School safety a priority
Carla Lockhart MP • January 9, 2024
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has thanked the Department for Infrastructure for completing line painting and message painting at the entrance to Clounagh Junior High School in Portadown.
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Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has written to both the Justice Minister and the Finance Minister to raise serious concerns over significant delays in the AccessNI vetting process, which are having a detrimental impact on childcare settings across Northern Ireland.
Upper Bann MP, Carla Lockhart, has warned that long delays in the AccessNI vetting process are placing significant strain on childcare providers across Northern Ireland. With many providers reporting waits of up to eight weeks before new staff are cleared to begin work, vital childcare services are being left understaffed and unable to meet demand. This is having a direct impact on families, with some being turned away due to insufficient staffing levels, despite willing and qualified candidates ready to work.
Upper Bann MP, Carla Lockhart, has paid tribute to local volunteers, families, and church communities who have gone above and beyond to raise vital funds for cancer support and mental health services through a series of recent charity coffee mornings across the constituency.
Upper Bann MP, Carla Lockhart, has congratulated Bowman Windows Ltd on reaching an incredible milestone of 55 years in business. The Bannbridge-based family firm, founded by Helen and Victor Bowman, has become a household name across the community for quality craftsmanship, and commitment to local employment.
A DAERA survey aimed at primary school children has been heavily criticised by DUP Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs spokesperson Carla Lockhart MP.
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has criticised the UK government for axing the Movement Assistance Scheme (MAS), which reimbursed veterinary inspection fees on agri-food goods and live animals transiting from GB to Northern Ireland.
The government’s pending changes to inheritance tax and concerns about the Nutrients Action Programme were topical items on the agenda for delegates attending the DUP’s recent pre-conference agri-food breakfast.
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart attended the Northern Ireland Ploughing Association’s 81 st International Match, held at Stramore Road in Gilford by kind permission of the Gilpin and Richardson families.
Carla Lockhart MP has expressed her deep sadness following the sudden passing of Ian Milne.
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has criticised the UK government for rubber-stamping and implementing EU red tape which is strangling the trade of used farm machinery between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.