Dr Phillip Lee MP welcomes the upgrade to the website police.uk introduced on 30 January 2012. These improvements give the public an even more detailed picture of crime and anti-social behaviour in Bracknell constituency.

The website now includes incidents of crime and antisocial behaviour recorded at all train stations and railway networks. Soon incidents occurring at or near significant local sites like shopping areas, nightclubs, parks, airports, universities, car parks and hospitals will be added too.

In addition, the website now has more specific detail on the precise location of incidents – while still protecting anonymity.

From May this year police.uk will show the action taken by the police or the justice outcome after a crime.

Dr Lee commented: “Police.uk gives everyone in Bracknell constituency information on just what crime and anti-social behaviour is happening right on their street. In the year since its launch the website has received an astonishing 453 million hits and this upgrade will make even more detail available. I’m pleased the Home Office is listening to the public’s demand for even more information on crime in their neighbourhood ahead of the election this November of our Police and Crime Commissioner for the Thames Valley Police.’

Dr Phillip Lee, MP for Bracknell constituency, is supporting the launch of Chance to be Chancellor 2012 and is calling on schools and young people in Bracknell constituency to take up in the challenge to learn about, and share their opinions on, Budget 2012.  Run by the Citizenship Foundation, in partnership with Aviva, Chance to be Chancellor is open to all 14-18 year olds across the UK.

Running until the 20th February, participants can enter into a national competition to win great prizes and visit HM Treasury in London.

 To find out more and get involved visit:
www.chancetobechancellor.org.uk

Dr Lee commented: “I am supporting this campaign because I would like to see more young people engage in politics.  I believe that this is a great opportunity for young politics-lovers to get a chance to experience a day as a Chancellor.”

Following last week’s Big Energy Week, Dr Phillip Lee, MP for Bracknell, supports the Consumer Focus and Energy UK campaign on how consumers can save money by better insulation and ensuring they are on the best tariff.

Taking advantage of free or discounted loft and cavity wall insulation offered by energy suppliers can save consumers an average £120 off their bill every year, and switching to direct debit alone could save around a further £100 each year.

Updated Government figures show that 9.6 million homes don’t have enough loft insulation and 7.8 million do not have enough cavity wall insulation – that’s one in every four homes.

Every major supplier is offering free or cut price deals for loft and cavity insulation, yet not enough people are claiming these deals. Currently 100,000 households are taking up these deals each month when some 200,000 households could be taking advantage of them.

Dr Lee commented: “I encourage constituents to contact their energy suppliers and ask if they would qualify for free or discounted insulation. Bracknell Constituents can also check if they are on the best tariff with their energy supplier. This can save money.”

Further to Dr Phillip Lee’s visit to Manor Farm in Finchampstead, on Sunday 22nd of January 2012, to support a campaign against siting of polytunnels over beautiful landscape, the MP for Bracknell Constituency has written a letter to the Wokingham Borough Council Planning Department to object this planning application. The letter can be read below and outlines the reasons for his objection.

Dr Lee commented: “I fully support the campaign against siting of polytunnels on beautiful landscapes here in Finchampstead.”

Dr Phillip Lee, MP for Bracknell Constituency visited Finchampstead, on Sunday 22nd of January 2012, to support a campaign against siting of polytunnels over beautiful landscape, of Manor Farm.

Dr Lee commented: “I fully support the campaign against siting of polytunnels on beautiful landscapes here in Finchampstead.”