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 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.
Harriett backs £12 billion housing boost
8 September 2020

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin has been welcomed plans to build better homes across the country with £12 billion of Government support.
Harriett welcomes Upton roundabout progress
20 August 2020

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin has welcomed confirmation that plans have been submitted for a roundabout to ease traffic flow on the outskirts of Upton-upon-Severn.
Harriett welcomes multi-million pound local economy boost
4 August 2020

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin has urged local business to plan for growth with the confirmation of a multi-million award to ‘build for growth’.
Pendock sees traffic relief in sight
12 July 2020

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin has welcomed news that two bridges are set to be re-opened as major roadworks approach their conclusion in Pendock.
MP: Charger network will spark demand
8 July 2020

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin has welcomed charging points installed in Pershore’s Asda car park to encourage more people to move to hybrid or all-electric cars.
Pershore Station improvements leap forward
2 July 2020

Major improvements to Pershore’s train station have taken a leap forward with the confirmation that a bridge has been identified for installation linking the platform to a brand-new car park.