Bishop Auckland Constituency Labour Party Taking Pride in Our Communities
🌹 Some Good News You Might Have Missed Last Week (Mon 18 to Sun 24 Aug 2025) ⬇️
1️⃣ More Convenient Scans, Tests and Checks 🏥
– 100 Community Diagnostic Centres across England are now open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s easier to get health scans, tests and checks around a time that fits your schedule.
2️⃣ £1 Bus Fare in Wales 🏴
– From September, young people aged 16 to 21 can ride on buses across Wales for just £1. Making it cheaper to travel around and take care of the environment at the same time.
3️⃣ Healthier Baby Food Choices 🚼
– New guidelines mean baby food makers will be cutting down on the sugar and salt in foods for children under 3. With clearer labels and healthier options, shopping trips will soon be simpler for parents and carers.
4️⃣ More Support for Young People 💼
– With the Youth Guarantee trailblazer scheme extended for another year, thousands more young people will get tailored help to find good jobs and kickstart their careers.
5️⃣ Backing Local Communities 🏘️
* New plans could see off-shore wind companies paying for skills training to help local oil and gas workers, apprentices, and school leavers move into well-paid jobs in clean energy.