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Advice surgeries with your local MP
Alun holds regular advice surgeries across the Vale. It is advisable to call 01446 403814 to make an appointment.
Download a pdf of Alun’s advice surgery dates for January to June 2012
Council outline their draft plans for future land development across the Vale
Local MP Alun Cairns has highlighted that the Vale Council’s Draft Local Development Plan will be published for consultation, if the Council Cabinet approve the document. You can view the document here. Read more →
MP talks to NatWest about reduction in Dinas Powys branch opening hours
The Vale MP recently met with the local CEO for Glamorgan regarding the bank’s decision to reduce the opening hours of the local branch in Dinas Powys.
Alun Cairns MP has spoken with Huw Jones, the senior executive responsible for all the NatWest operations across Glamorgan to raise his and local residents’ opposition to the substantial reduction in the number of hours that the branch in Dinas Powys will open for customers to call in at the branch. Read more →
Faster broadband on the way for Cowbridge
Alun Cairns MP has welcomed BT’s announcement that Cowbridge will be included in the 130,000 homes and businesses in Wales that will have access to faster broadband by the summer of 2012. Cowbridge will be one of the first communities to be upgraded and should receive the better capacity broadband by April 2012. Read more →
Calls for nominations for Rock the House Competition for young musicians
Alun Cairns MP is taking part in the second annual Parliamentary live music competition, Rock the House, and invites under-18s, solo artists, bands and live music venues across the Vale to write in and nominate themselves.
The competition was founded in support of the UK live music sector to raise the profile of intellectual property rights issues and counts rock legends Alice Cooper and Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan as Patrons. Read more →
Shale Gas exploration application in the Vale goes to Appeal
Vale MP Alun Cairns expressed his concern upon receiving confirmation that Coastal Oil & Gas, the company behind a controversial gas drilling scheme in Llandow is appealing the Vale Council’s rejection of its plans to the Welsh Government.
Mr Cairns is keen for local residents and businesses to submit their representations and opinions with Welsh Government’s Planning Inspectorate (www.planningportal.gov.uk) as soon as possible. Read more →
Cowbridge Air Cadets provide great opportunities for young people
Alun Cairns MP recently joined Cowbridge Air Cadets at one of their regular parade nights to find out more about what the organisation offers its young members.
The Air Cadet Organisation motto is ‘Venture Adventure’ and this becomes obvious as the Vale MP discovered that Air Cadets not only fly but can also take part in adventure activities from white water rafting to cross-country skiing. Read more →
