Heather visits P3, a Derbyshire homelessness service Wednesday, 22 May, 2024 Heather recently visited P3, a Derbyshire homelessness service. This service provides a safe place for adults who are homeless to live and combines it with a personalised support package to tackle the root cause of their homelessness. The service operates both 24-hour, staffed accommodation, available in Erewash and South Derbyshire, alongside supporting people to access housing in the community. Local News
New Virtual Cyber School launched for young people in South Derbyshire. 4th May 2020 As schools remain closed and many of us now have more time on our hands. Why not use this time to learn something new and exciting. If you are aged between 13... Articles
Free Online Training Courses available now. 1st May 2020 Many people find themselves sitting at home as businesses have temporarily closed, but now can be the perfect time to learn new skills and develop. I am pleased... Articles
New Bounce Back Loan for Businesses in South Derbyshire. 28th April 2020 I am pleased that the Chancellor has announced this the new Bounce Back loan to support small businesses in South Derbyshire . Many small businesses have been... ArticlesLocal News
Heather Wheeler welcomes testing for essential workers in South Derbyshire 27th April 2020 The Government is committed to widening access to testing and achieving 100,000 tests a day by appointment, by the end of April. I welcome the news that testing... ArticlesLocal News
Volunteering in South Derbyshire to fight the Coronavirus. 27th April 2020 I am amazed by the number of volunteers coming forward to help in the national effort to fight the Coronavirus. People in South Derbyshire have been doing a... ArticlesLocal News
Combatting and preventing gambling problems. 22nd April 2020 A gambling problem can be very serious for people with very real and serious consequences. it can lead to an untold amount of debt with some even losing their... Articles
Aldi join the free school meal voucher scheme. 22nd April 2020 I am delighted that Aldi have joined the Free School Meal voucher scheme. At the start of April the government announced that children in South Derbyshire who... ArticlesLocal News
Job Retention Scheme is a boost to help Businesses in South Derbyshire. 21st April 2020 I’m delighted that the Government’s Job Retention Scheme is now live, businesses in South Derbyshire will now be able to claim up to £2,500 a month towards... ArticlesLocal News
Heather Wheeler MP welcomes additional funding for South Derbyshire District Council. 21st April 2020 Councils across England are to receive extra funding of £1.6 billion, taking the total additional monies Councils have received since the pandemic began to £3.2... Articles
