Local Infrastructure Projects

Harriett is campaigning for a number of local infrastructure projects including better access to fast broadband, improvements to Pershore railway station and station parking, the dualling of the remainder of the North Cotswold Line between Worcester and London, and health and education facilities.

In January 2020, Harriett led a debate on the North Cotswold Line.

Infrastructure Latest News
Harriett welcomes £15 million hospital growth plan
11 March 2021

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin has welcomed a £15 million cash boost to help add extra capacity at the county’s busy hospitals.
Harriett welcomes Bluebell Farm Roundabout go-ahead
2 February 2021

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin has welcomed council planning approval which will see a new roundabout constructed to ease traffic flow at a busy road junction on the edge of Upton-upon-Severn.
Harriett offers support to disused railway green path project
29 January 2021

West Worcestershire MP has offered her support to a project which aims to convert a disused railway into a dedicated pathway for cyclists, walkers and horse-riders.
Minister supports Cotswold Line ‘Renaissance’ plan
29 January 2021

A long-running campaign to add extra dualling to the busy Cotswold Line train connection between Worcester and London has gained extra impetus with the backing of Ministers in the Department for Transport.
Harriett Baldwin MP speaking in the House of Commons
Harriett Baldwin seeks Government support for North Cotswold Line redoubling
28 January 2021

Harriett Baldwin calls on the Government to support the local councils’ project to redouble the North Cotswold Line.
MP welcomes green light for new Pershore station car park
8 January 2021

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin has welcomed confirmation that the Government has given approval for plans to add a new station car park in Pershore.
Harriett Baldwin MP speaking in Westminster Hall
Harriett Baldwin calls for more emphasis on neighbourhood planning in White Paper
15 December 2020

Speaking in a debate on the Planning for the Future White Paper, Harriett Baldwin calls for more emphasis on neighbourhood planning, small builders and efforts to reduce planning bottlenecks such as highways studies.
County NHS gets £4 million building boost
11 December 2020

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin has welcomed news that Worcestershire’s NHS Trusts will receive £4 million extra cash as part of a national investment in the health service.
County can step up active travel plans with £649,000 Fund
13 November 2020

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin has welcomed further cash which will help people to travel more easily by foot and bike as part of a national campaign to get people fitter and reduce congestion.
Pershore Station expansion takes further leap forward
19 October 2020

Pershore’s ambition for a new car park adding extra capacity for commuters has taken a further step forward with the rail operator submitting a plan to the Department for Transport.
Highways England unveils renewed A417 pinch-point plan
13 October 2020

County Residents are urged to have their say on a new plan which will reduce congestion on the busy road between Cheltenham and Cirencester, including the controversial Air Balloon roundabout.
Harriett Baldwin MP speaking in the House of Commons
Harriett Baldwin asks Government to reject top-down housing targets
8 October 2020

Harriett Baldwin calls on the Government to reject the top-down imposition of housing targets and instead strengthen neighbourhood planning and local community involvement.