Azaro Restaurant in Hove has been Highly Commended in this year’s Tiffin Cup, following its entry into the Parliamentary food competition.
Azaro, located on Church Road in Hove, was recently nominated by Mike Weatherley, MP for Hove & Portsalde to compete in the competition in the House of Commons with the country’s top curry-creators for the coveted Tiffin Cup.
Mike has pushed for a Hove winner each year since being elected to office and 2014 marks Mike’s fifth nomination of a Hove restaurant.
Azaro will receive a certificate and embroidered Tiffin Cup 2014 Chef Jacket to mark their achievement in this year’s competition.
A delighted Mike said:“While it is disappointing that Azaro missed out on the Tiffin Cup, their Highly Commended award nevertheless highlights the excellent quality of this restaurant. Well done to the all the staff at Azaro and I look forward to eating there again soon.”
Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, has warned against using sham websites for applying for a European Health Insurance Card.
Simon Kirby MP for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven
In a letter to MP’s, Jane Ellison the Minister for Public Health, urges holiday makers to make sure they apply for their Insurance Card through proper websites. The EHIC is free for all those normally resident in the UK.
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Simon said:“I would urge all my constituents from Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven to contact the gov.uk website and telephone number to apply for their EHIC.
“I am pleased that the Government is taking several measures against these sham websites. The Government is taking action against these websites. The Government Digital Service has been working with google to limit advertisements for misleading websites.
“Remember the EHIC is free so please don’t use a website if you are asked to pay.”
Kemptown MP encourages constituents to take part in the city council housing strategy consultation.
Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven
Simon Kirby, the Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven is encouraging constituents to take part in the ongoing housing strategy consultation that is being run by Brighton and Hove City Council.
The City Council are currently developing their Housing Strategy for 2015-2019.
In June, the Council organised a conference about this, which was attended by various stakeholders and interested parties, including Letting Agents, Housing Associations and Student Unions. It was decided that further community engagement should take place and that a public consultation would be run prior to the report being produced later this year.
With housing such an important issue in Brighton and Hove, Mr Kirby is encouraging constituents to take part in the consultation and to have their say.
Simon said:“Whilst the decision for where to build houses is one for the City Council, I receive correspondence from constituents about housing matters in Brighton and Hove on a daily basis, and there is a need for new housing in the City. Therefore I have a keen interest in this issue.
“As the strategy will determine the City Council’s approach to housing for the next 4 years, it is very important that everybody has their say on how the strategy should look.
“My view is that the City Council should look at brownfield sites, city centre sites where the existing infrastructure is already in place to support development, and look again at projects like Shoreham harbour, before even considering precious greenfield, urban fringe, sites such as Meadow Vale and others.”
Mike Weatherley, Conservative MP for Hove & Portslade, has backed an Early Day Motion (EDM) calling on the Government to deliver a strategic plan to tackle wildlife crime within the UK.
Mike Weatherley, MP for Hove & Portslade
EDM 189 (Wildlife Crime) urges the Government to work towards a thorough, domestic plan for tackling wildlife crime offences within the UK.
Since being elected in 2010, Mike has actively campaigned on animal welfare issues.
He said:“I was very happy to support this parliamentary motion. The focus will now be on urging the Government to organise a thorough strategic plan for further tackling wildlife crime offences within the UK and to continue to commit to further legislation in order to protect and promote this important issue.”
EDM 189 – Wildlife Crime reads:
“That this House welcomes the Government’s increased focus on tackling international wildlife crime demonstrated through the London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade and subsequent declaration signed by 41 countries, as well as the UK Commitment to Action on the Illegal Wildlife Trade; and urges the Government to now deliver a thorough, domestic, strategic plan for tackling wildlife crime offences within the UK.”
Manchester Pride will be releasing 300 day tickets for the Big Weekend, available to Greater Manchester residents who are undergoing financial hardship.
Organisers are offering limited reduced price tickets to people who cannot afford to purchase a standard ticket. The tickets will cost £5, with monies going directly to the Manchester Pride Community Fund.
Mark Fletcher, Chief Executive for Manchester Pride, said:“This year’s Manchester Pride Festival is all about LOVE and we want everyone to have the opportunity to be a part of it, regardless of their financial status.
“We are keen to make a real difference and we hope that this initiative will make the whole event more inclusive for the wider community.”
The idea to release the 300 £5 tickets came from the Manchester Pride Community Collective which provides the opportunity for individuals representing community organisations and groups to act as an advisory body for inclusion at Manchester Pride – from planning and implementation to design and delivery.
Manchester Pride raises money for LGBT and HIV charities and projects within Greater Manchester and is one of the only UK Pride events to consistently do so. Since 2003, it has raised and distributed over £1.1million.
Manchester Pride has come in for considerable criticism in Mancheter during the last 12 months as the amount of money raised for good causes has reduced considerably over the last few years resulting in their offices being picketed earlier this year by detractors including former GayFest organiser Julia Grant.
Manchester Pride raised £34,000 for good causes in 2013.
The theme for Manchester Pride 2014 is LOVE and will be rolled out across the festival, whether it be to honour the same sex marriage act, or challenge the final pieces of the legislation.
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A delighted Mike said: “While it is disappointing that Azaro missed out on the Tiffin Cup, their Highly Commended award nevertheless highlights the excellent quality of this restaurant. Well done to the all the staff at Azaro and I look forward to eating there again soon.”
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