Several constituents have contacted me regarding BCSSS as they have felt left behind following the recent change to the Mineworkers Pension Scheme. The scheme is now under review, and I wrote to Sarah Jones MP, Minister of State for Industry, who has confirmed that she has met with the BCSSS and is writing to the Treasury to outline proposals for changes to the Scheme.

Re-f-use Cafe Chester-le-Street
It was fantastic to pop into Re-f-use Cafe on Front Street earlier today and chat with the volunteers about their amazing work. Re-f-use...