Gerry

A fortnig...]]> 12 December 2008 15:11:20 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=197 New play areas will be built across Bradford thanks to £1 million of investment announced this week as part of the Labour Government's Children's Plan.

Gerry welcomed the news that Bradford Council will receive around £1.1 mi...]]> 05 December 2008 11:40:10 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=196 As the holiday season approaches, Gerry is urging people in Bradford to ensure that they leave their cars at home if they plan to drink this Christmas.

Nearly 2,000 people are killed and seriously injured every year because of drink driving and ...]]> 04 December 2008 11:24:14 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=195 The Government yesterday announced a new scheme to help people who suffer a temporary loss of income stay in their home.

The new Homeowner Mortgage Support Scheme will enable households that experience a significant and temporary loss of income a...]]> 03 December 2008 15:37:24 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=194 Families in Bradford South received a big boost today with the news that a new right to request flexible working will come into force.

The right to request flexible working will be extended to working parents who have children up to the age of 16...]]> 01 December 2008 15:10:48 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=193 Gerry welcomes high visibility jackets for offenders on community payback schemes.

From this week branded high-visibility jackets must be worn by offenders carrying out work on community payback projects. 

Gerry said:...]]> 26 November 2008 11:19:16 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=192 The government has announced that £800 million of capital investments in schools could be brought forward by 12 months in a bid to help the economy by boosting investment in the construction, design and allied industries.

In Bradford, the g...]]> 25 November 2008 14:53:46 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=191 Gerry Sutcliffe today welcomed the Pre-Budget Report (PBR) as real help for people and business through tough times. The 2008 PBR set out action to help families and businesses through the tough times caused by the global credit crunch by helping peopl...]]> 24 November 2008 13:48:20 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=190 Labour has announced new help for people at risk of losing their jobs. A Rapid Response Service is now available to take urgent action to help local people in redundancy situations.

Welcoming the news Gerry said:

"The economic pr...]]> 21 November 2008 14:44:19 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=189 Gerry has welcomed the Labour Government's new campaign to boost awareness of the national minimum wage (NMW) and help expose cases of underpayment in Bradford South. Last year's nationwide campaign distributed hundreds of thousands of leaflets...]]> 20 November 2008 12:31:24 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=188 Gerry has backed an annual drive by fuel poverty campaigners to raise awareness of how energy efficiency measures can make homes warmer, cheaper and healthier to live in; and what assistance is available from the government.

Gerry said,

&q...]]> 13 November 2008 13:19:34 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=187 Local Post Offices received a boost today as the Labour Government awarded the contract for the Post Office Card Account service to the Post Office. The news will be welcomed by local post offices who rely on the business people picking up their pensio...]]> 12 November 2008 12:28:00 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=184 Gerry is urging all community and voluntary groups in his constituency to sign up for a free website building and hosting service run by BT.

BTs Community Website Builder offers all registered char...]]> 12 November 2008 12:16:10 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=186 Gerry today welcomed a funding boost announced by the Government to start rebuilding local primary schools.

Bradford Council will receive £24m to kick start the Labour Government's plan to rebuild or refurbish half of all primary schoo...]]> 11 November 2008 13:30:25 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=185 I attended the Remembrance Day parade and service in Bradford on Sunday. It is always a very moving service and the sight of so many veterans from wars and conflicts from around the world is always a very personal reminder of the great sacrifices so ma...]]> 07 November 2008 11:35:48 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=183 New figures released by the government show that 6,819 children born between September 2002 and April 2007 in Gerry's constituency have been issued with Child Trust Fund vouchers. The vouchers, worth either £250 or £500 depending on hou...]]> 16 October 2008 18:32:31 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=179 Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded ‘good' ratings by England's healthcare watchdog.  The Trust was awarded top marks for good management, standard of care, waiting to be seen and keeping the public heal...]]> 07 October 2008 19:18:15 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=181 Bradford South constituents can apply for help from the Warm Front tackling fuel poverty scheme and could get help with measures to cut their energy bills by up to £600 per year. Indeed many of those who have benefited from the scheme are reporti...]]> 06 October 2008 19:05:13 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=180 Gerry is encouraging local organisations to contact the Charity Commission to check if they are eligible for charitable status. 

Charity's who register with the commission are entitled to a range of benefits including:

• The be...]]> 03 October 2008 19:45:17 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=182 Gerry has welcomed the news that this Labour Government is raising the National Minimum Wage.  The rate is rising to £5.73 per hour for workers aged 22 and over, £4.77 for 18-21 year olds and £3.53 for those aged 16 and 17.
  <...]]> 24 September 2008 16:15:07 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=154 Gerry officially opened Bradford College's new £20m Trinity Green Campus on Saturday, a development housing the College's Sport, Engineering and Construction curriculum areas. 

  The state of the art city centre facilities now f...]]> 20 September 2008 16:38:22 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/multimedia.asp?#mm178 18 September 2008 15:36:34 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=152 The Health Protection Agency has today published figures which show that the number of MRSA blood stream infections has fallen by 57% compared to the base level set by 2003/04.

  In the past year the number of cases of hospital patients contracting...]]> 17 September 2008 17:18:39 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=153 Bradford is among the 69 areas being offered a cash-injection to prevent and tackle youth crime as part of the £60 million cash injection nationwide to fund such initiatives as more after-school patrols and street-based teams.

  The funding i...]]> 15 September 2008 16:06:52 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=151 The Government has launched a crackdown on illegal lending in Yorkshire by setting up a specialist team to track down and tackle loan sharks.

  The team has 10 investigations underway into loan sharks and have already led to prosecutions and more ...]]> 15 September 2008 16:02:05 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=149 Up to 50,000 low income families will benefit from a £75 million Labour Government funded programme to provide FREE childcare so they can access training and return to work. Funding will be available for Bradford South residents from January 2009...]]> 12 September 2008 17:22:56 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=150 This September Bradford South has seen the opening of two new rebuilt and refurbished schools, Buttershaw and Tong, and next year will see Grange being refurbished/rebuilt. This is part of the Government Building Schools for the Future programme which ...]]> 11 September 2008 12:25:16 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=148 Gerry has welcomed the £1billion energy saving package announced this week by the Labour Government.

  From this week, everyone in Bradford South will be eligible for at least 50% off loft and cavity wall insulation, with everyone on low inc...]]> 10 September 2008 17:04:43 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=147 Bradford's Big Screen in Centenary Square will be showing the world famous Last Night of the Proms on Saturday 13th September 2008, with an exclusive live link-up to the Royal Albert Hall in London.  Local soprano Lucy Watmough will kick off t...]]> 05 September 2008 15:08:52 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/from_gerry.asp?artID=145 Well, as you can imagine, this summer I have been occupied with the Olympics and right now the Para Olympics. But during the time I've been back home in Bradford I've managed to pack a lot in including officially opening some fantastic facilit...]]> 03 September 2008 16:35:53 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=146 Gerry is urging local residents to take the plunge this September at swimming pools across Bradford to take advantage of the Free Swim for All offer from the 1^st to the 21^st of September. There is also a discounted Swim and Slide ...]]> 02 September 2008 16:34:06 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=142 Gerry is urging older people to get their applications in for Winter Fuel Payments in as quickly as possible, so they will receive their payments by Christmas.

  Although it is the middle of summer we have to think of the colder months ahead and Ge...]]> 01 September 2008 16:55:04 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=143 Gerry was present on Sunday at the third UK School Games in Bath to set out the Department's ambition to offer coaching and competition for all by 2012 as part of plans to offer young people five hours of sport a week.

  Sport England have anno...]]> 29 August 2008 15:01:17 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=141 It's no surprise that Gerry was delighted with the outstanding achievements of Team GB in the success of 47 Olympic medals surpassing the 35-41 medal goal comfortably.  The even better news is that more can still be done, wonderful opportuniti...]]> 15 August 2008 15:38:51 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=139 Gerry is encouraging local residents to come down to Bradford Centenary Square on Sunday August 24^th and join in the free family fun celebrations to mark the handover of the Olympic Games to London.

  Gerry will be taking part in the ra...]]> 14 August 2008 17:50:40 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=140 Gerry applauded local students receiving their exam results today.

  It has been a successful year for A-level students with the national pass rate having increased for both A-level and AS-level's and the number of students gaining A-C gr...]]> 01 August 2008 11:24:04 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=138 Happy Yorkshire Day to everyone.

  Yorkshire Day is celebrated on 1 August to promote our historic county of Yorkshire. It was first celebrated in 1975, by the Yorkshire Ridings Society. The date alludes to the Battle of Minden of 1759 when soldier...]]> 31 July 2008 15:45:59 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=137 This July marks 10 years since Labour voted to bring in the National Minimum Wage in 1998. Looking back I think this is one of the Labour's proudest achievements in Government.  And we built on this by increasing the minimum wage and bringing ...]]> 18 July 2008 10:32:49 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=136 Gerry will be dropping in at the Six Acres pub in Tong this lunchtime as publicans across the country celebrate the second Proud of Pubs Week. And the public are being urged to join them to help keep the great British pub alive.

  Gerry, who is the...]]> 11 July 2008 16:20:39 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/multimedia.asp?#mm176 here.  The interview made broadcasting history as first ever live radio...]]> 25 April 2008 10:13:23 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/from_gerry.asp?artID=121 Listen to Gerry's live "on air" interview by Michael Greenhough, the main presenter for Radio 119 by downloading the podcast above.  The interview made broadcasting history as first ever live radio show anchored by someone with learn...]]> 24 April 2008 13:43:04 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=119 Gerry has sent a message of congratulations to the players and staff at Bradford Park Avenue FC after they won promotion to the Unibond Premier League last night without even kicking a ball.

  With rivals FC United of Manchester and Curzon Ashton b...]]> 23 April 2008 16:34:23 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=118 St George's Day message from Gerry:

  One of the good things that has happened over the past few years has been the resurgence of interest in celebrating St George's Day. In particular the fact that we have refused to allow our country'...]]> 21 April 2008 12:16:13 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=117 Thirty-three Children's Centres are now open in Bradford - up from just seven two years ago. Gerry has welcomed the news and said that in Bradford 30,000 children under five and their families now have access to the range of services Sure Start off...]]> 18 April 2008 16:00:58 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=116 Army Cadets from Odsal Detachment impressed Gerry as they presented an evening's entertainment and insight into ‘Life as an Army Cadet'.

  Gerry watched on with cadets, parents and guests from the Royal British Legion as cadets offere...]]> 17 April 2008 10:55:20 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=115 Gerry visited St Matthew's Primary School in Bankfoot this week to see the progress on their new sustainable and healthy garden. The garden has been created as part of Yorkshire Water's One Million Green Fingers initiative, which will see the c...]]> 15 April 2008 11:54:45 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=114 More young people in Bradford are staying on in education or training after their GCSEs thanks to the success of a new allowance. The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) was launched by the Labour Government across England in 2004 to support young pe...]]> 10 April 2008 11:40:52 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=113 Gerry is supporting a new campaign to help hard working parents get their kids ready for university this autumn. The Government is providing more financial help than ever before to assist young people from lower and middle income families to aim for un...]]> 09 April 2008 11:24:11 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=112 Gerry has reacted angrily to the decision by Bradford Council to axe the successful International Market Festival, which was due to be held again in the city this summer. Gerry described the decision by the Tory run council as "pathetically short ...]]> 06 April 2008 10:49:52 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=109 Today (Sunday 6 April) the rates of tax credits are increased and Gerry is encouraging local people to claim, even if they don't have children. The Government has raised the earnings threshold for working tax credit, which means that many more peop...]]> 03 April 2008 15:04:53 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=111 Bradford could see new facilities for young people to take part in activities after school and at weekends, such as music, sport, dance and drama.

  Gerry wants the area to bid for a share of funding from a new £190 million national pot. The ...]]> 02 April 2008 18:35:12 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=110 Gerry was honoured to speak this week at a luncheon to recognise the efforts and achievements of the Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust (KORT) attended by Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan.

  Gerry and local entrepreneur Oma...]]> 01 April 2008 10:50:22 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=108 No, it's not an April Fool. From today, 1st April 2008, every person over 60 and eligible disabled people will be able  travel for free on local buses no matter where they are in England from 9.30am until 11pm every weekday and all day at week...]]> 31 March 2008 14:11:06 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=107 Gerry is stepping up his campaign for a temporary reprieve for Buttershaw School swimming pool, which is set to close in August.

  The school made the decision to close the pool when it emerged that the basic cost of bringing it up to acceptable st...]]> 28 March 2008 16:35:44 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=106 Gerry helped make broadcasting history today by taking part in the first ever live radio show anchored by someone with learning disabilities.

  Gerry was interviewed live "on air" by Michael Greenhough, the main presenter for Radio 119 t...]]> 19 March 2008 17:47:20 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=104 Friends of Wyke Recreation Ground present Easter Fun Day at Wyke Recreational Ground, Veterans Hut on Easter Sunday, 23^rd March 2008 1-3pm. 

  Come and join the fun including Easter Egg hunt, Easter Bonnet Competition, Name the Bun...]]> 17 March 2008 17:46:14 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=105 Gerry is urging local residents to take the plunge this Easter School holidays at swimming pools across Bradford to take advantage of the under 16’s swim for just 50p. There is also a discounted Swim and Slide offer of £2.60 at Richard Dunn...]]> 13 March 2008 11:28:12 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=102 Gerry is urging residents in Bradford South who are over 60 or disabled to sign up for free national off-peak bus travel in time for April 1st.

  The Government is providing £212 million to allow everyone who is disabled or over the age of 6...]]> 12 March 2008 13:49:24 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=103 Gerry welcomed the Chancellor's Budget as a commitment to economic stability, opportunity and security for all.

  The 2008 Budget set out key measures to help lift 250,000 children out of poverty, and an extra boost of £50 to over 60'...]]> 10 March 2008 16:18:01 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=100 Gerry is encouraging smokers in Bradford South to take The Great No Smoking Day Challenge and kick the habit as part of "No Smoking day" on the 12^th March. 

  Thousands of No Smoking...]]> 07 March 2008 17:07:51 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=101 Gerry is urging young adults in Bradford South to take advantage of a pioneering new government-backed global volunteering scheme.

  The scheme will enable 2,500 young adults - particularly those from less advantaged backgrounds - between 18-25 yea...]]> 07 March 2008 15:06:08 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=99 Gerry was delighted to show Rosie Winterton, the Minister for Yorkshire and the Humber, around Bradford yesterday to consider how the Government can support the redevelopment of the city.

  Their first stop was Maningham Mills Community Centre, ba...]]> 28 February 2008 14:50:14 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=96 Members of The Houses of Parliament experienced a different kind of running for office this week when they completed the Westminster Mile for Sort Relief around St James' Park. 

  Following Prime Minister's Question Time on Wednesday ...]]> 27 February 2008 17:38:03 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/from_gerry.asp?artID=95 Well since I last sat down to write this column I have been delighted to open three brand new school sports halls in the district, two of which were in Bradford South.  I have been impressed with the world class facilities of these fitness suites ...]]> 24 February 2008 18:15:55 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=94 To mark Fairtrade fortnight (25th February to 9th March) Gerry is calling on people in Bradford South to buy fair trade products, whether it be a bunch of bananas or a basket ball.

  Fair Trade helps support 7 million people in the developing worl...]]> 22 February 2008 17:37:54 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=93 Gerry has written to all schools in Bradford South to urge them to take advantage of this amazing opportunity by applying for their free chess sets. 

  The ‘Chess for School's' project is generously funded by Halloid Plastics Lt...]]> 10 February 2008 18:21:28 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=92 Gerry has welcomed Labour's Home Secretary Jacqui Smith MP's announcement this week which outlined tougher police powers and called for parents and the drinks industry to play their part in preventing young people drinking in public.

  Gerr...]]> 08 February 2008 17:35:10 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=91 With half term just around the corner, Gerry is urging Bradford South Constituents to take advantage of all the free activities on offer for youngsters in the area.  Sports centres in Bradford are offering under 16s with free and cheap activities ...]]> 08 February 2008 15:51:18 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=90 The decision was taken after a survey on the building estimated it would cost in excess of £1.5 million just to repair the roof and make the building safe. This was four-times the original estimate. Speaking earlier this week Gerry said:

  &q...]]> 01 February 2008 17:02:54 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=89 Gerry would like Bradford South constituents to help uncover truly deserving "local heroes" to be nominated for an Honour.

  Contrary to public perception most Honours go not to celebrities or captains of industry but ordinary people doi...]]> 28 January 2008 17:41:06 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=88 Gerry was delighted to officially open the brand new sports suite at Newhall Primary School in Bradford South.  Along with Rachael Mackenzie, Thai Boxing Champion, Gerry was shown round the gym which is the first of its kind in West Yorkshire. 23 January 2008 18:42:12 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=87 Gerry is encouraging Bradford South constituents to take advantage of the free open day at Richard Dunn Sports Centre this Saturday (26^th January).  The invite to all local residents is a great opportunity for people to try out new spor...]]> 17 January 2008 16:38:15 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=86 The successful Bradford Bulls Prop Idol scheme is back in 2008 for children who may be overweight or at risk of becoming so.

  The obesity fighting initiative is organised by Bradford Council Sports and Leisure Team, Bradford Bulls and Bradford an...]]> 16 January 2008 15:31:10 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=85 Major funding from the Government will provide Bradford Council with £5.8 million to expand the short break service it provides for disabled children and their families. 

  Bradford is one of 21 Local Authorities to receive a share of t...]]> 11 January 2008 11:47:53 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=84 Gerry attended a meeting in Westminster along with Bradford West MP Marsha Singh, Bradford North MP Terry Rooney and Keighley MP Ann Cryer to discuss with Westfield the £340 million retail development at Broadway.

  Gerry had voiced concerns...]]> 04 January 2008 15:26:10 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=83 Key workers in Bradford South are finding it increasingly difficult to buy a home in the local area due to long term increases in house prices stemming from rising housing demand.   Rising economic growth and household growth in West Yorkshir...]]> 01 January 2008 16:20:52 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=82 As the new year begins, Gerry is wishing everyone across Bradford South a happy 2008.  If one of your resolutions is to help charity more, the following event may whet your appetite.
  
  The Lockstock unisex salon in Wibsey is donating all ...]]> 20 December 2007 15:19:05 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=79 Gerry is urging everyone to take care travelling as we celebrate the season's festivities.  Last year 540 people died due to drink driving - ending lives and hurting hundreds of families.
  
  More than 6,000 people were hurt in dri...]]> 18 December 2007 10:54:07 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=78 Gerry has welcomed the announcement of a new stroke strategy from Alan Johnson, Labour's Health Secretary, which could save an estimated 6,800 lives every year.

  Anyone in Bradford South who is in a higher risk group who suffers a minor stroke...]]> 14 December 2007 15:38:26 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=81 Gerry wants parents, young people and community groups in Bradford South to work together to bid for the new available funding for play areas and youth activities in Bradford South.
  
  Children's Secretary Ed Balls has announced that Whiteh...]]> 13 December 2007 10:56:04 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=80 Gerry has passed on his congratulations to Odsal Army Cadet Force (ACF), who have been presented with a certificate to recognise the Affiliation between their force and the Royal British Legion (RBL).
  
  President of the Low Moor...]]> 12 December 2007 16:46:40 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=77 Today, Gerry has welcomed the news that the Department of Communities and Local Government has committed record funds to tackle homelessness.
  
  The funding is set to be used to help families move from temporary accommodatio...]]> 10 December 2007 10:37:58 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=76 Ever wondered what an MP actually does? If you would like to find out more about Gerry's role as Member of Parliament for Bradford South, please take a look at Gerry's Youtube page...]]> 06 December 2007 12:33:49 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=75 Since its launch in June, almost 1,000 veterans have applied for their Bevin Boys badge.  Today, Gerry is urging any Bevin Boys from Bradford to submit a badge application.
  
  The Bevin Boys scheme was introduced in 1943 by then Minis...]]> 04 December 2007 18:25:40 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=74 Gerry visited Yorkshire Martyrs Sports College on Friday to congratulate 12 pupils who have qualified for the 2008 Cheerleading World Championships in Florida.
  
  The pupils, aged 14 to 15, qualified for the tournament after winning t...]]> 30 November 2007 16:19:29 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/multimedia.asp?#mm174 fire station on Friday.  The state-of-the-art £4 million complex in Leeds Road replaced the 35-year-old Nelson Stre...]]> 31 May 2007 16:13:26 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/multimedia.asp?#mm168 The Lighthouse Group (TLG), following their announcement that a new Centre of Excellence will be...]]> 28 February 2007 01:51:57 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/from_gerry.asp?artID=15 First of all, thanks to all of you who contacted me about the electricity problems that I mentioned in last month’s column. Your complaints have sparked the local electricity distributor into action, and hopefully they will stop the fault reoccur...]]> 27 February 2007 17:08:03 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=16
  The application for the 5,500 sq metres development at Black Dyke Mills, Brighouse Road, was due to be decided by Bradfor...]]> 31 January 2007 17:06:27 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=18 Failures to the electricity supply has left many people in Wibsey temporarily without power to their homes over the last few months.

  A number of residents have contacted Gerry Sutcliffe to complain about the frequency of power failures in the Wi...]]> 31 January 2007 01:52:00 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/from_gerry.asp?artID=7 I really enjoy writing this column for a number of reasons; particularly because it ensures that I have time to sit down and reflect on the latest rollercoaster month. January has had more ups and downs than a loop-the-loop ride.

  Big Brother wa...]]> 12 December 2006 17:05:13 http://www.gerrysutcliffe.org.uk/news/news_detail.asp?aID=17 Three Bradford MPs have expressed their deep concern about a threat to dismiss 91 employees at a major Bradford company if they fail to sign up to new terms and conditions. Field Printers in Lidget Green and the Amicus trade union are in dispute over t...]]>