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Shipley MP pushes for Wharfedale transport funding
Anna Dixon called on Simon Lightwood, the Minister for Local Transport, to meet with her and the ‘Friends of Wharfedale Greenway’
Mar 27, 2025


Local school can be national “example” of SEND provisions in mainstream schools, says Shipley MP
The MP's comments come after she visited Shipley C Of E Primary School last Friday and was given a tour of the school's facilities
Mar 26, 2025


Shipley MP meets with Minister to share safety concerns with proposed energy storage system
The MP expressed local residents' concerns over a proposed battery energy storage system in her constituency
Mar 24, 2025


Shipley MP joins campaign to oppose Cullingworth battery storage site
Last week, the Member of Parliament attended a public meeting organised by the local group Cullingworth Against BESS
Mar 5, 2025


“We believe in Bradford” - Local MPs clash in Commons over City of Culture Impact
Anna Dixon, MP for the Shipley constituency, asked about the economic implications for Bradford as a result of City of Culture
Feb 27, 2025


Shipley MP "Delighted" at news of new Bradford Live operator
Anna Dixon said: “I am delighted to hear the announcement of a new operator for the Bradford Live venue.
Feb 17, 2025


Shipley MP receives reassurance over World Heritage impact of new college development
The plans submitted by Shipley College include new classrooms for science and engineering students, new public toilets and exhibition space
Feb 14, 2025


Age UK Bradford District host Anna Dixon in Shipley to discuss improving the lives of older people
Last week Anna Dixon for Shipley visited Age UK Bradford District for a Q&A session with Joanne Volpe, Age UK Bradford District Trustee.
Feb 7, 2025


Shipley MP meets local hospital staff after new government confirmation of “long overdue” rebuild
During her tour, she engaged with senior staff members, including Foluke Ajayi and discussed the challenges the hospital has faced
Feb 6, 2025


Shipley MP requests Royal Mail attend local public meeting after “unacceptable” disruption
In her letter addressed to Royal Mail the MP highlighted that constituents have experienced “intermittent or no delivery of their post"
Feb 4, 2025


Shipley MP calls for changes to property management laws after sharing heartbreaking story of 90-year-old constituent
In a speech to the House of Commons, the Labour MP told the story of Tom, a Bingley resident.
Jan 24, 2025


Shipley MP demands better treatment of residents by local Bingley property manager
Anna Dixon questioned representatives from the property management company FirstPort about their troubling treatment of local residents
Jan 9, 2025


December 2024 Ask Anna Live
Anna Dixon MP responded live to constituent's questions live on Facebook Live last Friday. Anna answered questions about school bus...
Dec 23, 2024


Shipley MP takes action after “Shock” at local temporary homeless accommodation living conditions
Anna Dixon has taken action to strongly urge a senior government civil servant to enhance support for homeless residents in her area
Dec 4, 2024


Shipley MP holds constituency roundtable on assisted dying
Anna Dixon MP has actively sought the views of her constituents and experts by organising a local roundtable discussion on assisted dying
Nov 25, 2024


Shipley MP joins appeal for information about Wharfedale war hero
Anna Dixon has joined forces with a group dedicated to preserving the memory of a specialist World War II unit
Nov 24, 2024


Over £36 million announced by government to deliver better busses across West Yorkshire
Anna Dixon MP for Shipley constituency, has today backed the Labour Government’s transformative plans to deliver better buses
Nov 22, 2024


Shipley MP pushes for changes to fireworks legislation
Anna Dixon MP for Shipley, has taken a proactive stance in support of toughening up laws and ending the antisocial use of fireworks
Nov 13, 2024


Anna Dixon joins Parliamentary Meeting with Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice to Advocate for Essential Support for Families Facing Life-Shortening Conditions
Anna Dixon MP joined a Parliamentary meeting to address the urgent funding and support facing children’s hospices
Nov 13, 2024


Shipley MP pays respects at Remembrance Sunday events across constituency
Anna Dixon MP for Shipley, joined her constituents today at two Remembrance Sunday events
Nov 11, 2024
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