Around South Normanton and Pinxton

This page shows the campaigns I am engaged in around South Normanton & Pinxton.If you would like to know more details about any of these campaigns please do not hesitate to email me on [email protected]. 

 

Upgrading Junction 28 

For more information about this campaign visit: https://www.mark-fletcher.org.uk/campaigns/upgrading-junction-28-m1

Maid Marian Line & Pinxton Station 

In the summer of 2020, myself and Cllr Steve Fritchley, Leader of Bolsover District Council, signed a joint letter in support of the reopening of the Maid Marian Line and agreed a list of priorities for the District, including the creation of a new station for Pinxton.                                                                                                 

In November 2020, the Department for Transport (DfT) awarded Ashfield District Council (ADC) £50,000 to progress plans to reinstate historic stations and restore passenger services closed during the 1960s Beeching cuts. The proposal unfortunately failed to proceed to the final round of the Restoring Your Railways Fund, however, the Government awarded £1 to the East Midlands Development Company (EM DevCo) to further develop the proposals as part of the wider Midlands rail plan.

I continue to work with local MPs, ADC, Bolsover District Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and Derbyshire County Council to support the project during the next stages. To read more about the campaign please visit: https://www.mark-fletcher.org.uk/campaigns/robin-hood-and-maid-marian-l…

 

South Normanton Town Centre 

I am working with local councillors to help regenerate the town centre by making improvements to the public realm and facilitating business and market growth.  

Resolving Smotherfly 

 

Residents have told me many stories about the history of the Cromford Canal and surrounding walkways in Pinxton. I am working with Derbyshire County Council and local groups to help restore these great natural sites for the local community to enjoy. 

 

News

Health Secretary Visits Pinxton Community Vaccination Centre

Mark Fletcher MP welcomed Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to Pinxton Community Vaccination Centre this morning. The Health Secretary joined Mark in meeting with the volunteers, pharmacists and all those who have played a massive part in our world-leading vaccine rol

Mark Pushes for Investment into Bolsover's Infrastructure

Mark meets with Highways England to discuss priorities and investment into Bolsover's road infrastructure. Mark Fletcher recently met with Highways England to set out local priorities for investment into Bolsover's road network - focussing on how regional connectivity can be improved to bring jobs

Mark Fletcher visits Frederick Gent School

Mark visits Fredrick Gent School to discuss the challenges of the last 6 months with Headteacher Mr Woollard. Today Mark visited Frederick Gent School in South Normanton to speak to headteacher Mr Woollard about some of the challenges that the school has faced and how they have responded to the cha

Mark Fletcher MP Visits G Bopp Ltd

Mark Fletcher visited G Bopp Ltd in South Normanton last week to see the world leading work they are doing in producing wire mesh. Mark was delighted to be invited to G Bopp Ltd for a tour around their facilities and meet with their employees.

Mark Fletcher MP Meets with South Normanton Parish Council

Mark Fletcher today met with a number of Parish Councillors on South Normanton Parish Council at the Post Mill Centre. Mark had further discussions with the Parish council on key local issues including campaigns for more doctors and school places to increase to match new build houses in South Norma

Mark Fletcher MP calls for Pinxton Railway Station

Last week Mark Fletcher took the opportunity to question the Minister for Transport, Chris Heaton-Harris, over the introduction of a Railway Station at Pinxton once again. The Maid Marion Train Line already goes through Pinxton, and Mark Fletcher once again called for a passenger station to be adde

Mark Fletcher MP Visits Alloga UK

Mark Fletcher today visited Alloga UK to present them with the Made in the Midlands Apprentice Employer of the Year Award. Alloga UK are a major provider of jobs in the Bolsover constituency and Mark was honoured to be able to present them with this well-earned award.