Torbay’s MP Kevin Foster has welcomed news Torbay Council will receive £1,365,679 to combat drug and alcohol misuse over the next two years. Funding will boost services for people addicted to drugs and alcohol, helping to cut crime.
Torbay MP, Kevin Foster, joined FND Hope UK’s inaugural Parliamentary Awareness Day on Wednesday, to discuss the action needed to deliver better care and support for those living with FND in the UK.
Every fortnight Kevin writes a "Kev's Column" for the Torbay Weekly and you can read the latest edition (Published on Thursday 9th February 2023) here.
Since 2015 Torbay has seen several successful bids for funding, with a significant level of investment being provided by the Conservative Government. These include (Not an exhaustive list):
1. Paignton Future High Streets Fund £13.4m
2. Torquay Town Deal £21.9m
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Local MP Kevin Foster spoke today in a Parliamentary debate on the importance of saving for later life.
During his speech, Kevin highlighted some of the issues that affect his constituents in Torbay, including challenges for the self employed, auto enrolment, and how people working in Torbay’s larg
Every fortnight Kevin writes a "Kev's Column" for the Herald Express and you can read the latest edition (Published on Wednesday 1st February 2023) here.
During Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (23rd-29th January), Torbay’s MP Kevin Foster backed Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust to call for action to eliminate cervical cancer in the UK.
Cervical cancer currently kills two women in the UK every day and the charity is calling for action, innovation, and
A former lifeguard from Torquay who created a water safety charity to improve awareness of accidental drowning after being unable to save three surfers in trouble at sea has today (1st February 2023) received Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s daily Points of Light award.
Local MP Kevin Foster asked Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Steve Barclay MP about plans local NHS areas have to provide additional nuanced support for residents who are aged over 85, and may require more specialised care and support.
You can watch Kevin’s question to the Secretary of
Every fortnight Kevin writes a "Kev's Column" for the Torbay Weekly and you can read the latest edition (Published on Thursday, 26th January 2023) here.