PRESS RELEASE FROM ALISTAIR STRATHERN MP TUESDAY 4th AUGUST 2026 Alistair Strathern, MP for Hitchin, has welcomed a major government announcement that will allow thousands more young people to benefit from discounted rail travel, following representations he made to the Department for Transport calling for the change. The Government has confirmed that from 17 August 2026, 16-17 Saver Railcards will remain valid for a full year from the date of purchase, rather than expiri

PRESS RELEASE FROM ALISTAIR STRATHERN MP WEDNESDAY 29th JULY 2026 Alistair Strathern MP has welcomed the withdrawal of plans that would have paved the way for weekend parking charges at Arlesey Station's Henlow-side car park, describing it as a significant victory for local residents. The application sought to remove a long-standing Section 106 planning obligation that guarantees free weekend parking at the car park. Following strong opposition from local residents, rail

PRESS RELEASE FROM ALISTAIR STRATHERN MP MONDAY 27th JULY 2026 Alistair Strathern, MP for the Hitchin constituency, visited BuzzWorks in Hitchin this week to meet their hardworking volunteers, learn more about their educational work, and highlight the role the charity plays in helping local communities discover the vital world of bees. BuzzWorks is a volunteer-run association offering hands-on learning at its Bee Discovery Centre on Old Hale Way, where families, schools, an