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The Independent
12-07-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Kemi Badenoch opposes major energy project in her constituency – despite hitting out at nimbyism
Kemi Badenoch has been accused of 'staggering hypocrisy' after privately opposing an energy infrastructure project in her constituency, despite taking aim at the government for not doing enough to tackle nimby blockers. In a letter to constituents last month, seen by The Independent, the Tory leader said she has 'joined six other Conservative MPs from across East Anglia in writing to Ed Miliband to demand a fair and thorough assessment of alternatives to the Norwich to Tilbury pylons project'. She said the project – which passes through her Saffron Waldon constituency – "risks permanent environmental and visual damage, would hurt house prices, disrupt farms, businesses and community spaces". The project will see a new 400 kilovolt electricity transmission line built between Norwich and Tilbury, spanning over 180 kilometres. Mrs Badenoch said she told the energy secretary to consider laying the pylons underground, even though such a move is estimated to cost taxpayers far more. When the Tory leader's office was asked about her opposition to the plans, they claimed 'there is evidence it is just as cost-effective' to put the cables underground. But when asked to provide the evidence, they failed to do so. National Grid sources said that burying the cables would not only be up to seven times more expensive, it would also not meet the requirements of the project. Meanwhile, a report from the Institution of Engineering and Technology said underground cables are, on average, around 4.5 times more expensive than overhead lines. Writing in The Times less than a month ago, Mrs Badenoch said: "Politically, government is increasingly powerless in the face of legal challenges. 'Last week I spoke about the tangle of domestic and international rules that block us building new homes and infrastructure '. And last year, as shadow housing secretary in the weeks after the election, she suggested that new Labour backbenchers would turn into nimbys when they face complaints from voters. 'Many of them have been thinking they'd get into government and concrete over lots of Tory constituencies,' she told the Commons. 'Three weeks ago just 15 per cent of the green belt was in Labour constituencies, now it's 50 per cent. They aren't Tory constituencies now, they are Labour. 'They are now your voters and you're going to have to tell them that you're going to do something that many of you promised locally that you would never do.' Labour MP for Milton Keynes North, Chris Curtis, warned that Mrs Badenoch's decision to oppose the pylon line demonstrates 'the same 'one rule for us' mindset that brought us wild parties in Downing Street while the country suffered in silence'. " Kemi Badenoch is fast becoming the poster child for everything the British public rightly despises about politics', he said. 'She rails against legal blockages in the media while using them at home when it suits her. Voters have had over a decade of being lectured by politicians in Westminster, only to watch them flip flop whenever they could benefit personally or politically. 'It is the same 'one rule for us' mindset that brought us wild parties in Downing Street while the country suffered in silence.' He added: 'But that kind of hypocrisy is not just insulting, it is holding Britain back'. Meanwhile, David Taylor – Labour MP for Hemel Hempstead – said it was 'staggering hypocrisy', warning that Britain 'can't afford more Tory nimbyism when our country's future is on the line.' He said: 'After her government did their best to bankrupt the country, she's joined fellow Tory MPs to block the Tilbury pylons project in her own patch, while the country urgently needs new energy infrastructure to keep the lights on and power new homes. 'This is classic one rule for them, another for everyone else. The Conservatives were in power for 14 years and left us with the worst housebuilding record since the 1920s, a time when pylons hadn't even been invented. 'Now Labour's in government, we're serious about building the infrastructure and homes Britain desperately needs.' A spokesperson for National Grid said: 'We're committed to consulting extensively and listening to the views of communities and stakeholders as we develop and shape our plans. "Our role is to find a way to take the home-grown, more affordable and cleaner energy from where it's generated to where it's needed in our homes, business and public services, and we share our plans with Ofgem to ensure value for money for bill payers. 'We consider all technology options - offshore, underground, and overhead lines - and then balance a range of factors, including what's possible from an engineering and environmental point of view and feedback from local communities. 'The secretary of state for energy security & net zero will then make the final decision, following a recommendation from the Planning Inspectorate, on whether we have got that balance right when considering granting planning permission.' A spokesperson for Mrs Badenoch said: 'She's pushing for the cables to be buried. She's on the record calling for this and that there is evidence it is just as cost effective.'
CTV News
09-07-2025
- CTV News
Senior missing in Chatham
A senior is missing in Chatham, and police are calling for your help finding him. 79-year-old Mario was last seen around 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday on Park Avenue. His location was pinged at 12:30 p.m. on the eastbound Highway 401, headed to Tilbury. He is described as: 5 feet 4 inches tall Grey hair and a moustache Around 185 pounds Last seen wearing a plaid blue shirt and grey pants Driving a 2009 grey/beige Volkswagen Passat If you have seen Mario, you are asked to contact the CKPS at 519-436-6600.
CTV News
09-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Tilbury mother argues Ontario childcare subsidies outdated
A Tilbury mother of three young children is calling on the province's Ministry of Education to revise who is eligible for the Ontario Child Care Fee Subsidy. (Stefanie Masotti/CTV News Windsor) A Tilbury mother of three young children is calling on the province's Ministry of Education to revise who is eligible for the Ontario Child Care Fee Subsidy. She argues the mathematical calculations used to make these decisions do not match today's cost of living. 'My kids are my entire world,' said Emily Rubinski, mother of Avery, 6, Reminton, 4, and Maggie, 2. 'We actually play outside in the yard a lot because we can't really afford too much.' Starting this month, she is no longer eligible for an Ontario Child Care Fee Subsidy after she and her partner moved under one roof. '$102,000 for a joint person income is really just nowhere close to being enough to survive in today's society at all,' she argued. She tells CTV News her daycare costs have doubled from around $562/month to $1,200/month. A family's eligibility is determined through a provincial legislated tool referred to as the 'Income Test Calculator' that was implemented in 2007. 'When you factor rent, car payments, insurance, utilities, cable and internet, daycare fees, groceries, all the other essential costs, we're putting out a lot of money a month. close to like $5,800, if not more a month in just bills,' she adds. '$100,000 in 2007 is not $100,000 today.' 070825 A Tilbury mother of three young children is calling on the province's Ministry of Education to revise who is eligible for the Ontario Child Care Fee Subsidy. (Stefanie Masotti/CTV News Windsor) The Municipality of Chatham Kent says the thresholds have not changed since its original implementation. Officials would not comment specifically on whether or not the calculator should be updated to reflect today's cost of living but sent a statement to CTV news. 'We with today's financial pressures, many families are still struggling to afford appropriate care for their children,' said Josh Myers, director of child care and early years, Municipality of Chatham-Kent. The Ontario Child Care Fee Subsidy is different from the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care or CWELCC system. CWELCC is capped at $22 per day in Ontario with the intention of dropping to $10 per day by March 2026. This system does not include children aged six and above. Ontario has not signed an extension of CWELCC after it expired in March 2026. Prime Minister Mark Carney had promised in his election platform to 'protect and strengthen' the national child-care program, but so far there's no mention of additional funding. A request for comment from the federal government and Ontario's Ministry of Education have not been returned as of publication. For now, Rubinski has been advised to reach out to her case manager if there are significant changes to her family's income. 'It's just really disheartening watching us work and work and work and get absolutely nowhere,' said Rubinski.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fengate Asset Management and Tilbury Properties break ground on new P3 student residence
SARNIA, Ontario, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fengate Asset Management (Fengate), in partnership with Tilbury Properties (Tilbury), broke ground today on the new Lambton College student residence in Sarnia, marking the official start of construction. Fengate and Tilbury joined Lambton College students, employees, elected officials, partners, and community stakeholders on site for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the new student residence. 'Fengate and our partners at Tilbury are proud to be delivering this essential home-away-from-home for students of Lambton College, and we are proud to be on site to break ground on the largest project in the college's history,' said Mac Bell, Managing Director, Infrastructure Investments at Fengate. 'Tilbury has deep roots in the local Sarnia community,' said Michael Kaye, Founding Partner at Tilbury. 'In 1969, my grandfather's construction company was awarded the contract to build the first ever Lambton College building on this campus. To be following in his footsteps and partnering with the College on this legacy project that will have a similar impact on the community and Lambton College students for decades to come is truly an honour.' Located in the heart of Lambton County, Lambton College is a globally recognized leader in education, innovation, and applied research. As the sole postsecondary institution in the region, the College plays a vital role in the community, driving economic development and diversification, propelling social and environmental innovation, and providing quality education to domestic and international students to ensure a thriving skilled workforce. Fengate and Tilbury were selected to design, construct, finance, operate, and maintain the new residence under a public-private partnership (P3) following a competitive procurement process. The partnership recently achieved financial close on the 311-bed on-campus residence and are targeting an opening date of September 2027. About Fengate Fengate is a leading alternative investment manager focused on infrastructure, private equity and real estate strategies, with more than $10 billion of capital commitments under management. The firm has been investing in infrastructure since 2006 with a focus on mid-market greenfield and brownfield infrastructure assets in the transportation, social, energy transition and digital sectors. Fengate is one of North America's most active infrastructure investors and developers with a portfolio of more than 50 assets. Learn more at About Tilbury Tilbury Properties is a Canadian real estate development firm focused on purpose-built student housing. Founded in 2020, the company has over 1,000 student beds in various stages of development, making it one of the leading developers in Canada's student housing sector. Learn more at Media Contact Maddison SharplesVice President, Communications and MarketingFengate Asset Management+1
BBC News
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Wellingborough Windrush events 'intergenerational' says organiser
One of the organisers of a series of events to mark Windrush Day said he wanted to make them as "intergenerational" as Day has been held on 22 June since 2018 to celebrate the contribution Caribbean migrants and their families have made to the Empire Windrush docked in Tilbury, Essex, in 1948, bringing hundreds of passengers from the Caribbean to the Bell from the Windrush Innovation Society, in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, said: "This year, the idea was different community groups come together and launch a series of events, not just on Windrush Day, but before and weeks after." 'Building Britain' Travellers on HMT Empire Windrush - and those on other ships which came to the UK until 1971 - became known as the Windrush them were Mr Bell's grandparents, who arrived in the UK in the early said this year's events started on 13 June with a talk from Prof Patrick Vernon OBE, who was one of the first to campaign for a Windrush following weekend, there was a storytelling event for children with stories from the Windrush generation."We really want to sort of capture [the Windrush generation's] stories and be reminding of our first generations as best as we can, but the next generation to keep it going," Mr Bell said. Mr Bell said when the organisers of the town's Windrush Day events met last year, "one of the key things we wanted to make sure is that we have intergenerational activities".He added: "We wanted to make sure, as best as we can, it brings everybody together from every generation."It was really important because it's not just the founders, those who first came here, it's also those who are here now and building Britain as we go along." One of the events is an art exhibition at Wellingborough's Swansgate Shopping included "a Bob Marley walk" to commemorate what would have been Bob Marley's 80th birthday earlier this Bell said: "It should be a four metre wide piece of art, which has got a [collage] of all the different images of Bob Marley."It's hopefully a nice big work of art for people to sort of see as part of the exhibition." Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
