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Boundary Commission to split Marske in two.

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Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Redcar since May 2010

Ian Swales MP

In the early hours of Friday May 7th 2010 I was declared the first ever Liberal Democrat MP for Redcar. Thanks to all of your help I overturned Labour MP Vera Baird's 12,116 majority with a huge swing of 21.8%. This was England's largest swing and the largest swing between any of the three largest parties at the 2010 general election and I could not have achieved this without all your support.

I came into politics because I genuinely care about the area that my family and I live in. I am dedicated to being a local MP, and working hard to give the area a much needed voice in Parliament.

Redcar 2010 General Election Result in full

In The Constituency

I am always out and about in the constituency, meeting everyone from local businesses to voluntary organisations. I like to keep you all informed of my whereabouts, so if you click on the link on the side bar then you will be able to see my diary updates. My interactive map also shows you where I have been.

My Diary

You can also see what I have been up to on my news page

Recent News Stories

Constituency Office

Ian's constituency office is currently located at the Redcar Station Business Centre. The office acts as a point of contact for constituents and through it Ian's team have handled over 1500 pieces of casework on behalf of local people.

As well as Ian's face to face surgeries which are held fortnightly (see below) constituents can contact Ian's office on (01642) 495 704 between the hours of 10am and 4pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Constituents can call the same number to arrange an appointment to speak to one of Ian's caseworkers in person between the hours of 10am and midday on Tuesdays. For security reasons office staff cannot accept visitors without an appointment outside of these hours.

Surgeries

Ian holds surgeries once a fortnight in different places across the constituency; the surgeries are walk in sessions, so therefore it is not necessary to book appointments.

The purpose of the surgeries is that you can come along to meet Ian and discuss your views or ask Ian for help or advice on any problems that you might be having. We do ask that you bring along all relevant information/documentation to help Ian gain a better understanding of each individual case.

Please find my surgery dates on the link below:

Surgery Dates

Recent updates

  • Article: May 18, 2012

    MP: 'WE MUST DO MORE TO END FUEL POVERTY'

    The 2012 Annual Report on Fuel Poverty Statistics shows that in the UK, fuel poverty fell from 5.5m households in 2009 to 4.75m in 2010. Locally the report showed that in the Redcar Constituency 21.2% of households are 'fuel poor'.

    The report shows that in 2010, 8,095 households in the Redcar Constituency were in fuel poverty, which means they spent more than 10% of their income in order to keep warm. Ian has called on the government to hold an urgent review of the energy sector and the impact of their excessive prices on people on Teesside and consumers throughout theUK.

  • Article: May 16, 2012

    Redcar MP Ian Swales continues his programme of regular advice surgeries this Saturday 19th May 2012

    The surgeries will be held from 10 -11am in Marske Library and Whale Hill Community Centre from 11:45 - 12:30. Ian always has two locations for his surgeries that are held once a fortnight so that people from all over his constituency can get to one that is close to where they live. If residents have any concerns, they are invited to go along to one of the surgeries and Ian will offer advice and help.

  • Article: May 16, 2012

    Today (16 May 2012) Ian Swales MP met with Forewind, the company behind the Dogger Bank wind farm, to discuss how the project will affect the local area.

    The wind farm will be over 80 miles off the coast of Teesside and will therefore not directly affect residents. The plan is to bring a cable ashore underground and construct substations to convert the power to join the National Grid.

  • Article: May 15, 2012

    Ian Swales MP for Redcar is continuing his campaign on behalf of ME sufferers by hosting a drop-in event for MPs and Peers today in Parliament.

    The event, in conjunction with the charity Action for ME, will give Parliamentarians the chance to learn more about the condition and to meet some people affected by the disease.

  • Article: May 15, 2012

    Labour Run Redcar and Cleveland Council penalise Blue Badge Holders

    Redcar and Cleveland Labour Run Council have announced that they are considering charging all disabled blue badge holders to park in all council run off street car parks.

    Of those 25 car parks, there are 79 bays that are specifically marked for disabled badge holders only. All residents who hold blue badges were notified of this possible change by letter today (14th May 2012).

  • Article: May 14, 2012

    Local MP, Ian Swales is meeting with representatives from Forewind on Wednesday 16th May 2012 in Westminster to discuss plans relating to their consultation on Offshore Wind Development.

    Forewind are proposing to build 'Dogger Bank Teesside' an offshore wind farm development, which will connect to the national grid at Lackenby. It has been suggested that there may be some impact on the local area, which is why this meeting in the preliminary stages of consultation is important.

  • Article: May 11, 2012

    SWALES SUPPORTS NATIONAL CITIZEN SERVICE

    Ian Swales, MP for Redcar is encouraging young people to get involved with the National Citizen Service this summer. The six week programme involves a two week, action-packed residential visit and four weeks of positive and fun engagement with organisations in their community.

  • Event: June 7, 2012 4:30 PM

    Please bring any documentation that will help Ian to understand the case if this is necessary.

    It is a drop-in surgery and Ian will see everyone.

  • Event: June 7, 2012 6:00 PM

    Please bring any documentation that will help Ian to understand the case if this is necessary.

    It is a drop-in surgery and Ian will see everyone.

  • Article: Apr 30, 2012

    Redcar MP Ian Swales has welcomed figures released today that show that 1,060 people started apprenticeships between August 2011 and January 2012.

    This is on top of record numbers of apprentices in the region last year: 1,860 were on an apprenticeship in 2010/2011, representing an increase of 92% on the previous year.

Contact me at Unit 12 Redcar Station Business Centre, Station Road, Redcar, TS10 1RD

01642 495704