Mary Kelly Foy

That this House commends the County Durham Community Clothing Bank and Food Pantry for their work in supporting people in City of Durham; recognises that they provide clothing, including school uniforms, and food parcels for those experiencing financial difficulties; further comm

26 Mar 2024

That this House commends Waddington Street Centre in City of Durham, an independent mental health resource with over forty years of experience; notes that the centre offers a wide range of services, including support services, for the people of City of Durham; pays tribute to all

26 Mar 2024

That this House notes that employers’ contributions to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), of which approximately 58,000 university staff are members, are soon to increase by 5% in England and Wales; further notes, with concern, that while schools and colleges will receive additi

21 Mar 2024

That this House congratulates New College Durham on winning the City and Guilds Award for College Engagement with Employers at this year’s AoC Beacon Awards; notes New College Durham’s dedication to supporting students and employers in our region; further notes New College Durham

7 Mar 2024

That this House commends Women Against Pit Closures on the 40th anniversary of the miners’ strike for their fortitude, resilience and solidarity during the 1984-85 strike and beyond; believes that the 1984-85 strike would not have lasted as long without the support of women; note

4 Mar 2024

That this House commends Andy Byers, headteacher of Framwellgate School in City of Durham, who is standing down as headteacher after thirty two years of teaching at the end of the academic year; notes that Andy has been the headteacher at Framwellgate School for seven years; furt

27 Feb 2024

That this House recognises Brandon Boxing Club in City of Durham, a community-based boxing club which welcomes young people from ages five and up; notes that Brandon Boxing Club provides free sessions for men dealing with mental health issues; congratulates the success of Brandon

26 Feb 2024

That this House gives its best wishes to the Rt Revd Paul Butler, the 79th Bishop of Durham, in his retirement; notes that Bishop Butler has served as Bishop of Durham for ten years; further notes the rich history of the diocese of Durham, a diocese that stretches back into the m

22 Feb 2024

That this House recognises the vital work of Durham Area Youth and its service to young people aged 6-18 in the areas of Pittington, Shadforth, Sherburn Hill and West Rainton in City of Durham; notes that they reach up to 300 young people per week through the provision of direct

19 Feb 2024

That this House notes, with great concern, that St Leonard’s Catholic School, in City of Durham, has been affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete for 161 days preceding the tabling of this Early Day Motion; condemns the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition governmen

7 Feb 2024