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Young Workers Scheme – January 2012

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 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

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

Ashtead Vegetables

Phil Lee

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

Roy Richmond Way

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

Attending the Hindu Chariot Festival in Stoneleigh

Laying the Foundation Stone at the new Sydney Simmons Homes development in Ashtead - May 2011

Laying  the Foundation Stone at the new Sydney Simmons Homes development in Ashtead

Presenting long service awards to members of the Epsom Beekeepers - March 2011

Presenting long service awards to members of the Epsom Beekeepers

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...

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...

At the British Curry Awards - November 2010

Caption to read At the British Curry Awards

Out collecting for the Royal British Legion Poppy appeal - November 2010

Out collecting for the Royal British Legion Poppy appeal

Celebrating the Epsom Rambler's Association's 75th birthday - November 2010

Celebrating the Epsom Rambler's Association's 75th birthday

Helping to open Rosebery Housing's new development on the old St Ebba's Hospital site - October 2010

Helping to open Rosebery Housing's new development on the old St Ebba's Hospital site

Manning the presses with the Epsom Apples community project - September 2010

Manning the presses with the Epsom Apples community project

With the Epsom Apple Pressers in Horton Community Orchard - September 2010

With the Epsom Apple Pressers in Horton Community Orchard

Collecting for Epsom Citizens Advice Bureau - September 2010

Collecting for Epsom Citizens Advice Bureau

Meeting the team at Ashtead Hospital - June 2010

Meeting the team at Ashtead Hospital

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Business Excellence Awards November 2011

At the British Curry Awards November 2010

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Ashtead Vegetables August 2011

Attending the Hindu Chariot Festival in Stoneleigh May 2011

Presenting long service awards to members of the Epsom Beekeepers March 2011

Out collecting for the Royal British Legion Poppy appeal November 2010

Celebrating the Epsom Rambler’s Association’s 75th birthday November 2010

Manning the presses with the Epsom Apples community project September 2010

With the Epsom Apple Pressers in Horton Community Orchard September 2010

At the Appleby House and Orchard Centre Fun Afternoon June 2010

Employment

Young Workers Scheme
November 2011

Environment

Wildfowl Island
November 2011

Hands off North Looe – says MP
January 2011

Health

Meeting the team at Ashtead Hospital June 2010

Housing

Laying the Foundation Stone at the new Sydney Simmons Homes development in Ashtead May 2011

At the opening of Rosebery Housing Association’s new Parkviews development in Epsom October 2010

Social

Citizens' Advice Bureau December 2011

Collecting for Epsom Citizens Advice Bureau September 2010

Transport

MP Challenges Rail Companies Over Closure Of Pedestrian Access In Ashtead
January 2011

 

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