Anne Main has challenged Government officials to scrap the Home Information Pack scheme (HIPs), in light of the stalling housing market.  read more »

Anne Main has voiced her frustration at not being allowed to speak at the Examination in Public (EiP) of the Regional Spatial Strategy Single Review on Planning for Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation in the East of England, which begins tomorrow.  read more »

Following the release of the Healthcare Commission's annual "Health Check" survey of the NHS today, Anne Main has praised the work of West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, which has improved its results.  read more »

Anne Main joined the runners and supporters at the third annual Herts 10k run in Rothamsted yesterday.  read more »

Following yesterday's announcement that Herts County Council had invested £28m in troubled Icelandic banks, Anne Main has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer urging him to ensure that Council Tax payers do not bear the burden of any losses.  read more »

During yesterday's debate on the Children and Young Persons Bill, Anne Main challenged the Government to ensure that the rights of grandparents and other relatives are considered when children are taken into care.  read more »

Anne Main, MP for St Albans, has reacted to the disappointing news that proposed work to improve pedestrian safety on the C76 route has suffered a setback due to technical difficulties.  read more »

Following today's announcement on plans to move acute services to Watford General Hospital, Anne Main, MP for St Albans, spoke to the Chief Executive of West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust to discuss the move in more detail.  read more »

Anne Main reacts to today's news that the Secretary of State has rejected the Radlett rail freight terminal proposal.  read more »

Anne Main, has reacted to the news that £20 million is being slashed from the East of England Development Agency to help fund a £300 million Government housing plan.  read more »

Anne Main, MP for St Albans, attended a garden party held by Emmaus St Albans on Saturday along with the President of Emmaus UK, Terry Waite CBE.  read more »

Anne Main, MP for St Albans, has reacted to a new survey which shows that St Albans is still amongst the most competitive places in the UK.  read more »

Anne Main has reacted to today's announcement by the Government that Stamp Duty will be suspended on homes under £175,000.  read more »

Anne Main has today expressed concern at a survey by credit reference agency Experian which shows that credit card debt in St Albans is amongst the highest in the country.  read more »

Anne Main has welcomed today's announcement by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence that the NHS will fund the vital sight-saving drug Lucentis.  read more »

Anne Main has voiced frustration at the announcement from Post Office Ltd that all five of the Post Office branches which were proposed for closure as part of the Network Change consultation will now be closed.  read more »

Anne Main has expressed concern about a Government plan which will force motorcyclists to travel to North London to take their motor-cycle test.  read more »

Following a report published today which identifies failings at the East of England Development Agency, Anne Main has called upon the Government to abolish this unelected Government Quango.  read more »

Anne Main has today drawn attention to Government answers which show that there is no evidence to support an annual 3% increase in Gypsy and Traveller pitches in St Albans beyond 2011.  read more »

Anne Main has today highlighted Government figures which show a huge rise in fines from speed cameras in Hertfordshire in the last ten years.  read more »