01442 255034 [email protected] facebook/penning4hemel www.penning4hemel.com A message from Mike ... Like you, I love living in this wonderful part of the world. Things have been hard for many people as we all suffer the pain of putting our country’s finances right. There are so many things still to do but every now and then we might just reflect on some of the good and positive changes and achievements. Mike Penning About Mike Penning Mike was born in North London in 1957 and went to a comprehensive school in Essex. He is married to Angela and has two daughters Adele and Abby. They live in the Old Town in Hemel. Mike joined the Army as a boy soldier and served with the Grenadier Guards in Northern Ireland, Kenya and Germany; he also undertook ceremonial duties in London including Trooping the Colour. On leaving the Army Mike served as a full time fireman in Essex for many years before going into the family business and later into political journalism. Mike won the Hemel Hempstead seat in 2005 and was re-elected in 2010. He has served as a Government Minister in the Department for Transport, the Northern Ireland Office, the Department for Work and Pensions, the Home Office and the Ministry for Justice. Mike has many interests outside of politics. Along with being a dedicated family man, he is passionate about sport, especially David Cameron on a visit Rugby Union and Football. to Hemel Hempstead Mike Penning Strong Leadership. A clear economic plan. A better, more secure future. Election Communication Promoted by Kevin Drew on behalf of Mike Penning both of 1 Davidson House, 168 Queensway, Hemel Hempstead HP2 5FX and printed by Metloc Printers, 37 Victoria Road, Romford, Essex RM1 2LH Mike PENNING We’re making progress The UK economy is now one of the fastest growing economies in the G7. The rate of deficit is down to half what it was when Labour left power. Unemployment is at a record low with the percentage of unemployed claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance locally now at just 1.8%. New businesses are starting up and large companies are moving to the area. All this brings jobs and prosperity. The figures speak for themselves… REGENERATING OUR s ENTERTAINMENT AREAS Since 2007, I have been calling for a one-way system in the High s NEW JOBS Street and for Jarman Fields to be The arrival of large companies such as Britvic, revamped. Now, the Old Town has Royal Mail and Amazon alongside numerous been given a new lease of life with thriving small businesses has ensured that we a one way system with improved in Hemel Hempstead benefit from the national parking. It is quickly blossoming economic recovery. into a great place to visit. The new restaurants at Jarman Fields have completely transformed the area so we now have a first-rate entertainment area, right in the s heart of our town. NEW COUNCIL HOUSES We’re building the first new council houses for 25 years. 300 will be built in Dacorum over the next five years. 71 are already under construction with some in Apsley and Gadebridge. In each case a derelict site is being brought back into use and the new homes will s NEW SCHOOLS be of the highest standard The ‘Topping Out’ of the new buildings at Jupiter and will be energy efficient. Community Free School mark its imminent completion. Five local secondary schools are also scheduled for major new building works. s SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS As an ex-Grenadier Guardsman, I am a s keen supporter of the HOSPITAL FACILITIES The future of the existing hospital services have been military at the local secured with undertakings from the local NHS Commissioning Group and Hospital Trust that existing base RAF Halton and hospital services will remain and more services will be provided on the Hemel hospital site. Meanwhile the local branches of I will continue to fight for a new state-of-the-art hospital on a new site with plenty of room for expansion the Royal British Legion. and plenty of parking. Never forget Labour closed OUR acute hospital. For a strong and effective MP who will be accountable to you, vote Mike Penning on Thursday 7th May.