Chloe SmithI welcome the Chancellor's announcements in today's budget which will continue to support people in Norwich. One year ago, the Government promised the British people it would do whatever it takes to provide security and stability. This Government is delivering on that promise: over this y...
Today the Chancellor will use the Budget to set out the next phase of the plan for suppressing the virus and putting our country on the road to recovery, building back better and greener from this pandemic. At the start of this pandemic, the Government said that they would do whatever it takes to...
The coronavirus pandemic has had an enormous impact on our economy and our national finances. I support the Government in the work to tackle the virus and protect jobs and livelihoods. In 2020 the Government spent over £280 billion to protect life, jobs and livelihoods across the UK. In add...
Renters will continue to be supported during the ongoing national lockdown restrictions, with an extension to the ban on bailiff evictions, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick announced earlier this month. The ban on bailiff evictions - which was introduced at the start of the pandemic - has been ex...
I was pleased to receive this letter from the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government this week confirming that the Government has signed the Heads of Terms for the Norwich Town Deal. I am pleased that Norwich will benefit from £25m investment as part of the To...
Last week, the Housing Secretary announced reforms to make it easier for leaseholders to buy their home. Under the current law many people pay high ground rents alongside a mortgage. Freeholders can increase these rent charges which has little or no benefit to those paying the lease. The new r...
Some people in north Norwich suffered a loss of water this weekend, so I've been in touch with the water company to get information on behalf of constituents. They fixed temporary pump failures both on Saturday and Sunday. They've reassured me that at no time was there any risk to w...
This week the Government held its Spending Review, which confirmed £100 billion will be spent in 2021-22 on vital infrastructure, meaning improvements for roads, rail, hospitals, schools, broadband and housing. The Chancellor highlighted that Norwich will benefit from £39m o...
The Government is committed to levelling up opportunities across the UK. People shouldn’t have to leave Norfolk and Norwich to get on in life, or to further their career. The Government will deliver this pledge by boosting jobs, wages and prospects for all communities so that everybody gets...
Chloe Smith, MP for Norwich North, has launched a new campaign for more doctors and dentists for north Norwich, as more new homes are built. She has written to the Housing Secretary to urge him to ensure the right healthcare facilities are built for new homes, as part of his Planning for the Futu...