In the Constituency
Young Workers Scheme – January 2012
Employment minister and Epsom MP Chris Grayling addressed local businesses at the launch of Reigate and Banstead Council’s Young Workers Scheme on 13 January. He spoke about the problem of youth employment in today’s economic climate and the policies the Government is adopting to tackle this issue.
This is the second Young Workers scheme that Reigate and Banstead Council has implemented, targeting people aged under 24 who have been unemployed for 6 months or longer. The council has invested £60,000 in the scheme with 41 young workers recruited to date.
“It is fantastic to see local councils actively trying to reduce the problem of youth unemployment,” said Chris.
“This initiative is one which has already proved successful in giving young workers the skills and confidence to find jobs and I am delighted to launch the council’s second scheme.”
“We have thousands of intelligent, talented, young individuals is this country who are finding it hard to get a foot on the job ladder. Schemes like this are invaluable in giving young people a place to start.”
Epsom and Ewell Business Excellence Awards - November 2011
Epsom MP Chris Grayling presents the Best Overall Business Award to Paula and Gavin Dixon of Jellybugs Ltd at the first Epsom and Ewell Business Excellence Awards at Epsom College on 4 November. "Epsom and Ewell has always had a dynamic business community, and our businesses continue to provide an excellent service to their customers even in difficult times economically," says Chris. "I want to establish these awards as a celebration of local business excellence, to give both companies and individuals the chance to nominate organisations that do a particularly good job for them. I hope the awards will become a regular event locally."
With ten different categories ranging from Epsom's Best Business Personality to the Best Business Innovation, there were one hundred nominations in total. For a full list of the shortlisted businesses and the winners in each category, please click on http://www.epsombusinessawards.co.uk/
Ewell Court House Island - October 2011
Chris attending the official opening of the wildfowl island in the lake at Ewell Court House with Epsom and Ewell Mayor Sheila Carlson.
Epsom and Ewell Citizens Advice Bureau - October 2011
Chris has been asked by the local CAB to help publicise a benefit concert by pianist Phillip Dyson on Saturday 10 December 10 at the Epsom Playhouse - all proceeds to the CAB. Further details are available on http://www.epsomewellcab.org.uk/PhillipDyson.asp.
Village Vegetables - August 2011
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Chris helped the Transition Ashtead team in Ashtead gather their first harvest from the boxes they have planted in The Street for the local community to enjoy.
Remembering Roy Richmond - June 2011
Chris was one of the crowd attending the official opening party for Roy Richmond Way in Epsom in June. The road was renamed in memory of the late Roy Richmond MBE, chairman of Epsom Coaches for many years and co-founder of the Butterfly Appeal, which raises funds to help support cancer sufferers in the area.
Attending the Hindu Chariot Festival in Stoneleigh - May 2011
Laying the Foundation Stone at the new Sydney Simmons Homes development in Ashtead - May 2011
Presenting long service awards to members of the Epsom Beekeepers - March 2011
MP Challenges Rail Companies Over Closure Of Pedestrian Access In Ashtead, January 2011
Epsom and Ewell MP Chris Grayling has written to two rail companies to protest about the way in which the introduction of ticket gates at Ashtead station risks cutting off many local pedestrians when the level crossing gates beside the station are down - more...about pedestrian access in Ashtead
Hands off North Looe - says MP, January 2011
Local MP Chris Grayling has warned local businesses and developers that the green belt land and the rural character of the area around North Looe in Epsom should be protected more...about North Looe
At the British Curry Awards - November 2010
Out collecting for the Royal British Legion Poppy appeal - November 2010
Celebrating the Epsom Rambler's Association's 75th birthday - November 2010
Helping to open Rosebery Housing's new development on the old St Ebba's Hospital site - October 2010
Manning the presses with the Epsom Apples community project - September 2010
With the Epsom Apple Pressers in Horton Community Orchard - September 2010
Collecting for Epsom Citizens Advice Bureau - September 2010
Meeting the team at Ashtead Hospital - June 2010
