# Marie Tidball MP

> Official website of Marie Tidball, Labour Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge in South Yorkshire, UK.

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## Key Facts

- Marie Tidball is the Labour MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge.
- Constituency focus: Penistone, Stocksbridge, Deepcar, Chapeltown, High Green, Ecclesfield, Grenoside, Oughtibridge, Wharncliffe Side, Silkstone, Dodworth, Thurgoland, Hoylandswaine and nearby villages.
- Casework contact: marie.tidball.casework@parliament.uk
- General enquiries: marie.tidball.mp@parliament.uk

## Main Pages

- [Privacy Notice](https://marietidball.com/Privacy-Notice)
- [Standards and Behaviour Policy](https://marietidball.com/Standards-and-Behaviour-Policy)
- [About Marie Tidball MP](https://marietidball.com/about): Marie Tidball MP is the first person in a hundred years to grow up in Penistone and Stocksbridge and become its Member of Parliament.
- [Accessibility statement](https://marietidball.com/accessibility): Our commitment to making this website accessible to everyone, the standard we aim for, known limitations, and how to ask for help or report a problem.
- [Repair and Reopen Brightholmlee Community Centre](https://marietidball.com/brightholmlee): Petition: Repair and Reopen Brightholmlee Community Centre
- [How can I help?](https://marietidball.com/help): If you live in the Penistone and Stocksbridge area and have an issue that you care about or a problem that needs addressing, please let me know.
- [Marie Tidball - MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge](https://marietidball.com/): Marie Tidball is your Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge. From our communities, for our communities.
- [Links](https://marietidball.com/links)
- [mainroad](https://marietidball.com/mainroad): Petition: Reduce the speed limit on Main Road from 40mph to 30mph
- [Marie Tidball MP's Newsletter](https://marietidball.com/newsletter): Stay up to date with Marie Tidball MP by subscribing to her newsletter
- [Petition Redirect](https://marietidball.com/petitionredirect)
- [Marie’s Priorities To You](https://marietidball.com/priorities): I'm working hard to enable local people to fulfil their potential.
- [Safeguarding Statement and Commitment](https://marietidball.com/safeguarding)
- [Open Letter: Make Buses Work For Us](https://marietidball.com/stationbuses)

## Priorities

- [Breaking down barriers to opportunity](https://marietidball.com/priorities/breaking-down-barriers-to-opportunity): Every child, whatever their background, deserves the chance to fulfil their potential. I'm working to widen access to education, skills and good jobs right across Penistone and Stocksbridge.
- [Connecting our communities](https://marietidball.com/priorities/connecting-our-communities): Good transport links keep our communities connected. I'm fighting for better buses, safer roads and the infrastructure our villages and towns rely on.
- [Forging thriving towns and high streets](https://marietidball.com/priorities/forging-thriving-towns-and-high-streets): Our towns and high streets are the heart of our communities. I'm backing local businesses, investment and regeneration so our places can thrive.
- [Building an NHS fit for the future](https://marietidball.com/priorities/nhs-fit-for-the-future): Our NHS is the backbone of our communities. I'm campaigning to cut waiting times, restore local dentistry and make sure everyone can see a GP when they need one.
- [Securing safer communities](https://marietidball.com/priorities/securing-safer-communities): Everyone deserves to feel safe where they live. I'm working with police, councils and local people to tackle crime, antisocial behaviour and dangerous roads.
- [Tackling the cost of living](https://marietidball.com/priorities/tackling-the-cost-of-living): Families across our communities are feeling the squeeze. I'm fighting to bring down bills, back local high streets and put money back in people's pockets.

## Campaigns And Consultations

- [Sign my petition to save Scout Dike Activity Centre](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/SaveScoutDike): Sign my petition to save Scout Dike Activity Centre.
- [Apply for my 2026 Summer School programme](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/SummerSchool2026): The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 29th May. Any questions should be sent to marie.tidball.mp@parliament.uk
- [Summer School 2026 - Feedback](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/SummerSchoolFeedback): Thank you for attending my Summer School!
- [Better Buses](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/better-buses): I want to hear from you about how we can improve our buses across the constituency of Penistone and Stocksbridge.
- [Burncross Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/burncrosssurvey)
- [60 Second Business Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/business)
- [Cawthorne Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/cawthornesurvey)
- [Chapeltown Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/chapeltownsurvey)
- [Penistone and Stocksbridge Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/communitysurvey)
- [Constituency Meeting Feedback](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/constituency-meeting-feedback)
- [Petition: Install park and play equipment at Coronation Field](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/coronationfield): Attendees at my Pride in Dodworth meeting raised concerns about the lack of high-quality outdoor spaces for families and young people. Coronation Field is well used and valued by our community, but it requires better maintenance and upgraded infrastructure to…
- [Deepcar Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/deepcarsurvey)
- [Dentistry in Penistone and Stocksbridge](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/dentistry): I want to hear about your experience of dentistry in our constituency.
- [Petition: A pedestrian crossing outside Dodworth Library](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/dodworthcrossing): At my Pride in Dodworth event, attendees raised concerns about pedestrian safety at the busy junction outside the Library. The current layout makes it dangerous for people on foot, particularly children, older residents, and those with disabilities. A new loc…
- [Petition: Bring back post office and banking services to Dodworth](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/dodworthservices): At my Pride in Dodworth event, attendees raised concerns about pedestrian safety at the busy junction outside the Library. The current layout makes it dangerous for people on foot, particularly children, older residents, and those with disabilities. A new loc…
- [Dodworth Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/dodworthsurvey)
- [Ecclesfield Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/ecclesfieldsurvey)
- [Constituency Event Feedback](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/event-feedback)
- [Share your experiences of flooding](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/flooding)
- [Gilroyd Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/gilroydsurvey)
- [Grenoside Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/grenosidesurvey)
- [Higham Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/highamsurvey)
- [Petition: Launch a Hopper Bus for High Green](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/highgreenhopper): We, the undersigned residents of High Green, call on the Mayor of South Yorkshire to commission a hopper bus service for High Green, circulating around our estates and connecting them to Chapeltown, Northern General Hospital, Barnsley and Meadowhall.
- [High Green Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/highgreensurvey)
- [Hoylandswaine Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/hoylandswainesurvey)
- [Ingbirchworth Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/ingbirchworthsurvey)
- [DSFFDSFDSFSDFD](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/joinustest111)
- [Kingstone and Pogmoor Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/kingandpogsurvey)
- [Late Payments](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/latepayments)
- [Millhouse Green Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/millhousegreensurvey)
- [Petition: Upgrade the play equipment at Mortomley Park](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/mortomleypark): We, the undersigned residents of High Green, call on the Mayor of South Yorkshire to commission a hopper bus service for High Green, circulating around our estates and connecting them to Chapeltown, Northern General Hospital, Barnsley and Meadowhall.
- [Save Scout Dike Activity Centre](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/oldSaveScoutDike): I want to hear about the issues that matter to you
- [Oughtibridge Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/oughtibridgesurvey)
- [Sign my petition: A Youth Club for Oughtibridge](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/oughtibridgeyouthclub)
- [Oxspring Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/oxspringsurvey)
- [Penistone Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/penistonesurvey)
- [Pride in Pilley & Tankersley: A Hopper bus for Pilley and Tankersley](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/pilleytankersleyhopper): Sign my petition to get a Hopper bus for Pilley and Tankersley.
- [Pride in Pilley & Tankersley: Road safety measures for Lidgett Lane and New Road](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/pilleytankersleyroadsafety): Sign my petition to improve road safety in Pilley and Tankersley.
- [Pilley & Tankersley Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/pilleytankersleysurvey)
- [Pothole Finder](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/pothole-finder): Track potholes we know about across Penistone and Stocksbridge, and see whether they have been raised with Barnsley Council or Sheffield City Council.
- [Register for my Pride in Place meeting](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/pride-in-place): I want to hear about the issues that matter to you
- [pride-in-silkstone-and-silkstone-common](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/pride-in-silkstone-and-silkstone-common): I'm working to deliver for people across Silkstone and Silkstone Common.
- [Pride in High Green](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/prideinhighgreen)
- [RSVP to: Consultation on Welfare and PIP Changes Constituency Meeting, Thu 22 May, 6pm-8pm](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/rsvp-pip-consultation)
- [Your opinions on rural pubs](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/rural-pubs): **description for social media**
- [Save Dodworth St John's Church!](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/save-dodworth-st-john-s-church)
- [Save Penistone Paramount](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/save-penistone-paramount): Penistone Paramount is a treasured community asset, and Barnsley Council should reverse their decision to shelve this project.
- [Government Consultation into SEND - Online Feedback Session](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/send-consultation): I want to hear your views on the Government's upcoming SEND reforms.
- [Share your views on PIP](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/share-views-pip)
- [Silkstone Common Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/silkstonecommonsurvey)
- [Silkstone Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/silkstonesurvey)
- [steel-supply-chain](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/steel-supply-chain): Stocksbridge Speciality Steelworks - Wider Supply Chain Companies
- [steelworkers](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/steelworkers)
- [Stocksbridge Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/stocksbridgesurvey)
- [Thurgoland Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/thurgolandsurvey)
- [Thurlstone Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/thurlstonesurvey)
- [Connecting Our Upper Don Communities](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/upperdontransport)
- [Wharncliffe Side Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/wharncliffesidesurvey)
- [Wortley Community Survey](https://marietidball.com/campaigns/wortleysurvey)

## Recent News

- [“Behind every loss is a family that deserves time to heal” - Local MP welcomes new right to bereavement leave](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-10-06-behind-every-loss-is-a-family-that-deserves-time-to-heal-local-mp-welcomes-new-right-to-bereavement-leave) (2026-10-06): Local MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, Marie Tidball, has welcomed the Government’s announcement that every worker will have the legal right to bereavement leave following the death of an immediate family member or pregnancy loss, delivering greater securit…
- [Marie Tidball MP praises volunteers and exhibitors at Penistone Agricultural Show](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-10-06-marie-tidball-mp-praises-volunteers-and-exhibitors-at-penistone-agricultural-show) (2026-10-06): Marie Tidball MP has praised the organisers, volunteers, farmers, exhibitors and stallholders behind this year’s Penistone Agricultural Show after visiting the annual event on Saturday 12 September. The Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, who…
- [Marie Tidball MP and local Labour Councillors hand in 5,000+ strong petition after Council shelves £1.8m Penistone Para…](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-09-25-marie-tidball-mp-and-local-labour-councillors-hand-in-5-000-strong-petition-after-council-shelves-1-8m-penistone-paramount-scheme) (2026-09-25): Marie Tidball MP, the Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, alongside Labour Penistone East Councillors, Cllr Frances Nixon and Cllr John Roberts, and Leader of the Barnsley Labour Group, Cllr James Higginbottom, have handed in a petition signe…
- [More than 5,000 back Marie Tidball MP’s ‘Save Penistone Paramount’ petition](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-09-22-more-than-5-000-back-marie-tidball-mp-s-save-penistone-paramount-petition-in-less-than-24-hours) (2026-09-19): More than 5,000 people have signed a petition launched by Marie Tidball MP, calling on Reform led Barnsley Council to reverse its decision to shelve planned investment in Penistone Paramount. Marie Tidball, the Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbri…
- [Marie Tidball MP welcomes news that Government will work towards acquisition of Speciality Steel UK (SSUK)](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-09-14-marie-tidball-mp-welcomes-news-that-government-will-work-towards-acquisition-of-speciality-steel-uk-ssuk) (2026-09-14): Marie Tidball MP said: "Today's announcement that Government will work towards public acquisition of Speciality Steel UK is a landmark moment for Stocksbridge and for steelmaking across South Yorkshire. I have been fighting for this plant since day one, with…
- [Barnsley MPs vote for new law to protect and modernise UK democracy](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-09-11-barnsley-mps-vote-for-new-law-to-protect-and-modernise-uk-democracy) (2026-09-11): Barnsley MPs, Marie Tidball, Stephanie Peacock, and Dan Jarvis, have all voted for the Government's Representation of the People Bill, through its final stages in the Commons\. The Bill introduces major reforms to modernise and protect our democracy, includin…
- [Local MP votes for new law to protect and modernise UK democracy](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-09-11-local-mp-votes-for-new-law-to-protect-and-modernise-uk-democracy) (2026-09-11): Labour MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, Marie Tidball, have all voted for the Government's Representation of the People Bill, through its final stages in the Commons\. The Bill introduces major reforms to modernise and protect our democracy, including tackl…
- [Marie Tidball MP calls to save Dodworth St John's Church in Parliament](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-09-11-marie-tidball-mp-calls-to-save-dodworth-st-john-s-church-in-parliament) (2026-09-11): Marie Tidball, MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, raised the campaign to save St John's Church in Dodworth with the the Second Church Commissioner in Parliament\. Dodworth St John's Church is currently temporarily closed, and under threat of permanent closure…
- [MP backs community campaign to save Scout Dike Activity Centre](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-09-11-mp-backs-community-campaign-to-save-scout-dike-activity-centre) (2026-09-11): Marie Tidball MP, the Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has met campaigners Nick Stubbs and Darren Padgett as part of their campaign to bring Scout Dike Activity Centre into community hands and secure its future for generations of young peo…
- [Local MP explains vote on Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-09-14-local-mp-explains-vote-on-terminally-ill-adults-end-of-life-bill) (2026-09-11): Today, I spoke in the Commons and, once again, voted in favour of the Bill moving to a third reading. This is the same Bill introduced by Kim Leadbeater MP and reintroduced by Lauren Edwards MP after it was blocked by a small number of peers in the House of L…
- [MP presses Northern Powergrid for urgent action on repeated local power cuts](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-09-22-mp-presses-northern-powergrid-for-urgent-action-on-repeated-local-power-cuts) (2026-09-11): Marie Tidball MP has pressed Northern Powergrid for urgent action to restore a reliable electricity supply to communities across her constituency following repeated power cuts in recent months. The Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge recently…
- [MP launches ‘Pride In’ Priorities for Oughtibridge](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-09-10-mp-launches-pride-in-priorities-for-oughtibridge) (2026-09-10): Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has launched campaigns for an integrated transport system, youth club provision and improved flood resilience in Oughtibridge as part of her ‘Pride In’ priorities for our village\. This follo…
- [Local MP welcomes free bus travel 24/7 for over 30,000 disabled people in South Yorkshire as Prime Minister takes furth…](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-09-01-local-mp-welcomes-free-bus-travel-24-7-for-over-30-000-disabled-people-in-south-yorkshire-as-prime-m) (2026-09-01): Marie Tidball, local MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has backed the landmark announcement from the Prime Minister that disabled people will get free 24/7 bus travel across England, lifting the current time restrictions on disabled bus passes\. This means 3…
- [Local MP writes to family farms about Government’s new drought support package](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-08-20-local-mp-writes-to-family-farms-about-government-s-new-drought-support-package) (2026-08-20): Marie Tidball MP, the Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has written to family farms based across her constituency in support of a £65 million funding boost into a new package of measures to help manage the impact of extreme dry weather\. Th…
- [Barnsley MPs welcome crackdown on vape shops, gambling and dodgy businesses](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-08-17-barnsley-mps-welcome-crackdown-on-vape-shops-gambling-and-dodgy-businesses) (2026-08-17): Barnsley’s Labour Members of Parliament, Marie Tidball (Penistone and Stocksbridge), Dan Jarvis (Barnsley North), and Stephanie Peacock (Barnsley South) have welcomed the Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s crackdown on vape stores, gambling shops and dogy business…
- [Local MP launches community campaigns for Pilley and Tankersley](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-08-14-local-mp-launches-community-campaigns-for-pilley-and-tankersley) (2026-08-14): Marie Tidball MP, the Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has launched three community campaigns to bring about positive change for Pilley and Tankersley\. The campaigns are based on feedback that Marie received at her ‘Pride in Pilley and Ta…
- [Local MP Visits Penistone’s World-leading Wire Manufacturer Stanley Wire](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-08-14-local-mp-visits-penistone-s-world-leading-wire-manufacturer-stanley-wire) (2026-08-14): Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, visited Stanley Wire in Penistone, who manufactures steel wire and secondary products, including innovative new products\. In one year, Stanley Wire’s Penistone site produces 5,000 tonnes of…
- [MP launches working group to save Dodworth St John's Church](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-08-14-mp-launches-working-group-to-save-dodworth-st-john-s-church) (2026-08-14): Marie Tidball MP, the Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has called for Dodworth residents to join her working group to explore how to keep St John's Church in Dodworth serving the community for years to come\. Marie attended the public cons…
- [Local MP meets with Biggest GP Practice in Penistone](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-08-10-local-mp-meets-with-biggest-gp-practice-in-penistone) (2026-08-10): Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, met with local GP and Penistone Group Practice (PGP) Partner, Dr Matthew Teesdale, as well as their Business Manager, Donna Parker, to discuss GP healthcare in the Penistone area, provided by…
- [Local MP Unveils Commemorative Gate at Penistone Church FC](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-08-10-local-mp-unveils-commemorative-gate-at-penistone-church-fc) (2026-08-10): A new gate celebrating Penistone’s links to football history was unveiled at Penistone Church FC’s grounds, in an event attended by the Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, Marie Tidball. The gate was created by people living and working in Pe…
- [MP visits Cubley Hall as hospitality sector gets relief](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-08-05-mp-visits-cubley-hall-as-hospitality-sector-gets-relief) (2026-08-05): Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, visited Cubley Hall, speaking with proprietor John Wigfield about the importance of the hospitality sector locally\. Cubley Hall includes a pub, restaurant, and bar, as well as a band stand f…
- [Local MP supports Jack and Paul’s Fun Run](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-07-31-local-mp-supports-jack-and-paul-s-fun-run) (2026-08-04): Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, supported the tenth annual Jack and Paul Fun Run, which raises money for local charity Heads Together. The event saw families participate in the two kilometre run across Penistone, as part of…
- [Marie Tidball MP welcomes Limbbo Foundation and National Limb Loss and Limb Difference Alliance to Parliament to celebr…](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-07-31-marie-tidball-mp-welcomes-limbbo-foundation-and-national-limb-loss-and-limb-difference-alliance-to-parliament-to-celebrate-disability-pride-month) (2026-08-04): Dr Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, hosted children, young people, families and adults from across the UK to celebrate Disability Pride Month and launch a landmark campaign calling for better support for everyone living with…
- [Local MP Co-sponsors Newly Re-introduced Assisted Dying Bill](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-08-04-local-mp-co-sponsors-newly-re-introduced-assisted-dying-bill) (2026-08-04): Dr Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has co sponsored the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which has been recently reintroduced to the Commons by Lauren Edwards MP. This comes after the House of Lords blocked the leg…
- [MP and Claire Throssell MBE hold Stocksbridge round table on domestic abuse](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-08-04-mp-and-claire-throssell-mbe-hold-stocksbridge-round-table-on-domestic-abuse) (2026-08-04): Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, and Claire Throssell MBE, organised a round table and training with Independent Domestic Abuse Services \(IDAS\) champions in Stocksbridge, for community organisations and local businesses\.…
- [Hillsborough Law voted for by local MP](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-07-31-hillsborough-law-voted-for-by-local-mp) (2026-08-01): Marie Tidball, local MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, voted for the Hillsborough Law as it passed its final stage, the Third Reading, in the Commons. The Public Office (Accountability) Bill, known as the Hillsborough Law, will establish a new duty of candou…
- [Local MP backs review to crackdown on anti-social use of fireworks](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-07-31-local-mp-backs-review-to-crack-down-on-anti-social-use-of-fireworks) (2026-08-01): Marie Tidball, MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has backed a review looking to restrict the antisocial use of fireworks, whilst protecting their legitimate usage. Dr Tidball has called on the Government to address this important issue after many constituent…
- [MP launches ‘Pride In’ priorities for Dodworth](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-07-31-mp-launches-pride-in-priorities-for-dodworth) (2026-08-01): Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has launched her ‘Pride In’ Priorities for Dodworth, including campaigning for a pedestrian crossing outside Dodworth Library, the return of postal and banking services locally, and the insta…
- [MP ‘proud’ to back conversion therapy ban](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-07-31-mp-proud-to-back-conversion-therapy-ban) (2026-08-01): Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has backed draft legislation to block conversion therapy practices against LGBTQ+ people. The practices set to be banned include people being subjected to sexual, economic, physical, and psyc…
- [Local MP Backs Boost to Farming](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-08-04-local-mp-backs-boost-to-farming) (2026-07-27): Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has backed a 25\ year plan, designed by the Government, in conjunction with farmers\. The ‘Farming Roadmap 2050: Growing England's Future’ is a strategy that represents a leap forward in maki…
- [Talks are ongoing as part of Speciality Steel UK sale](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-06-24-talks-are-ongoing-as-part-of-speciality-steel-uk-sale) (2026-06-24): I’ve been closely in touch with the Government and the preferred bidder for SSUK about reports of discussions between the Official Receiver and the preferred bidder collapsing over the last few days. I know this reporting is worrying, and I want to offer some…
- [Why I'm co-sponsoring the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-06-18-why-i-m-co-sponsoring-the-terminally-ill-adults-end-of-life-bill) (2026-06-17): I’m co sponsoring the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which would allow terminally ill, mentally competent adults, with a prognosis of six months or less, to have the choice of an assisted death. Lauren Edwards MP, who came Second in Parliament’s Pr…
- [MP celebrates local Schools’ Games Mark success](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-06-05-mp-celebrates-local-schools-games-mark-success) (2026-06-05): Marie Tidball MP, the Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has recently written to 22 schools in her constituency to celebrate their success in achieving the School Games Mark Platinum and Gold Awards during the 2024/25 academic year\. The Sch…
- [Marie Tidball MP appointed to national Maternity Taskforce Expert Group](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-06-03-marie-tidball-mp-appointed-to-national-maternity-taskforce-expert-group) (2026-06-03): Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has been appointed to the national Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce Parliamentary and Mayoral Group, to champion the voices and experiences of disabled women\. The Government has announced th…
- [Marie Tidball MP meets Amey CEO about “unacceptable” road conditions](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-06-03-marie-tidball-mp-meets-amey-ceo-about-unacceptable-road-conditions) (2026-06-03): Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has met Andy Milner, the CEO of Amey, in Parliament to raise the “unacceptable” state of some of the roads across Sheffield the communities in her Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency\. Am…
- [Marie Tidball MP outlines priorities for Penistone and Stocksbridge to new Barnsley Council Leaders](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-06-03-marie-tidball-mp-outlines-priorities-for-penistone-and-stocksbridge-to-new-barnsley-council-leaders) (2026-06-03): Marie Tidball, Labour Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has written to the new Leader and Deputy Leader of Barnsley Council, outlining her priorities for Barnsley communities in Penistone and Stocksbridge\. Following the Local Election 2026…
- [MP wants to hear local priorities for Pilley and Tankersley](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-06-01-mp-wants-to-hear-local-priorities-for-pilley-and-tankersley) (2026-06-01): Marie Tidball MP, the Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, is inviting residents from across Pilley and Tankersley to share their suggestions for improving their local area at her ‘Pride in Pilley and Tankersley’ constituency meeting\. Locals…
- [My work on the Sheffield Local Plan](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-06-01-my-work-on-the-sheffield-local-plan) (2026-06-01): Over the past few months I have been at the centre of scrutiny and challenge on the Sheffield Local Plan, which will shape how and where homes and businesses are built across our Sheffield communities until 2039. 2025 February 2025 — Inspectors raise soundnes…
- [Marie Tidball MP praises Caribbean Sports Club for fundraising efforts for new pavilion](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-05-27-marie-tidball-mp-praises-caribbean-sports-club-for-fundraising-efforts-for-new-pavilion) (2026-05-27): Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, visited the Caribbean Sports Club in Ecclesfield, touring the fantastic work the Club does to increase inclusion in sports and bring together the local community\. Marie was shown around by C…
- [MP calls for £20 million for High Green in Parliament](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-05-22-mp-calls-for-20-million-for-high-green-in-parliament) (2026-05-22): Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has called on the government to provide £20 million funding for High Green as part of their Pride in Place Programme. Marie held a constituency meeting in High Green, for local residents, at…
- [MP listens to local Stocksbridge steelworkers ahead of meeting with preferred bidder](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-05-11-mp-listens-to-local-stocksbridge-steelworkers-ahead-of-meeting-with-preferred-bidder) (2026-05-11): Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, held a roundtable discussion with local steelworkers, from Stocksbridge Speciality Steels, at the Venue, Stocksbridge, to listen to their ideas, concerns and questions. Local trade union repr…
- [MP works with High Green constituents to set community priorities and campaign for £20m government fund](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-05-07-mp-works-with-high-green-constituents-to-set-community-priorities-and-campaign-for-20m-government-fund) (2026-05-06): Sign up for my newsletter\ \ Residents of High Green shared their priorities for health, transport, tackling crime and the cost of living, at a community meeting held by their local Member of Parliament, Marie Tidball MP. The meeting took place at High Green…
- [Marie Tidball MP welcomes new plans to lower energy bills and improve energy security](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-05-01-marie-tidball-mp-welcomes-new-plans-to-lower-energy-bills-and-improve-energy-security) (2026-05-01): Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has welcomed new reforms from the government to lower energy bills and increase the country’s energy security, including new transforming the regulation of the industry to protect customers.…
- [MPs strengthen law on hate crimes following campaign backed by Marie Tidball MP](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-04-30-mps-strengthen-law-on-hate-crimes-following-campaign-backed-by-marie-tidball-mp) (2026-04-29): MPs have voted to introduce tougher sentences for hate crimes committed against disabled and LGBT+ people by making the crimes an “aggravated offence”, following the backing of an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill. Marie co sponsored the amendment, sup…
- [Local MP welcomes new national plan to overhaul women’s healthcare](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-04-24-local-mp-welcomes-new-national-plan-to-overhaul-women-s-healthcare) (2026-04-24): Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, welcomed the Government’s Renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England \ announced this week \ promising a fairer, healthier future for women and girls everywhere\. The Government has acknowle…
- [Marie Tidball MP marks Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month in Parliament with Alliance charities for the firs…](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-04-21-marie-tidball-mp-marks-limb-loss-and-limb-difference-awareness-month-in-parliament-with-alliance-charities-for-the-first-time-in-a-decade) (2026-04-20): Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, welcomed the Limb Loss and Limb Difference Alliance to Parliament to mark Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month for the first time in a decade. The Alliance unites six leading UK char…
- [Local MP visits Horizon Community College](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-04-14-local-mp-visits-horizon-community-college) (2026-04-14): Marie Tidball MP, the Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, recently visited Horizon Community College, on Dodworth Road\. Marie received a tour of the school from Headteacher, Claire Huddart\. This included the school’s spaces for pupils with…
- [Memorial sculpture to Jack and Paul unveiled in Penistone](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-04-14-memorial-sculpture-to-jack-and-paul-unveiled-in-penistone) (2026-04-14): Marie Tidball MP, the Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, attended the unveiling of a memorial sculpture dedicated to Jack and Paul Sykes, with their Mum, Claire Throssell MBE, and Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid, at St John the Baptist Church in…
- [MP urges Stocksbridge to get swimming to fundraise for accessible changing room at Leisure Centre](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-04-14-mp-urges-stocksbridge-to-get-swimming-to-fundraise-for-accessible-changing-room-at-leisure-centre) (2026-04-14): Marie Tidball MP, the Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, is encouraging keen swimmers across Stocksbridge and the Upper Don to undertake a sponsored swim, to raise the final funding for a fully accessible changing room at Stocksbridge Commun…
- [MP wants to hear High Green residents’ ideas for local change](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-03-31-mp-wants-to-hear-high-green-residents-ideas-for-local-change) (2026-03-31): Marie Tidball MP, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, is inviting people living and working in High Green to share their ideas for the changes that they want to see in their community, as part of her ‘Pride in High Green’ meeting. Locals will…
- [Local MP asks Prime Minister for tram-train extension to Stocksbridge](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-03-30-local-mp-asks-prime-minister-for-tram-train-extension-to-stocksbridge) (2026-03-30): During PMQs in Parliament, Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, asked the Prime Minister to extend the Sheffield tram\ train to Stocksbridge, via Deepcar, Wharncliffe Side and Oughtibridge\. Marie’s question follows the announce…
- [Local MP fights for equal access to sport for disabled children with Paralympians in Parliament](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-03-30-local-mp-fights-for-equal-access-to-sport-for-disabled-children-with-paralympians-in-parliament) (2026-03-30): Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, welcomed Paralympians and national sports organisations to Parliament to work together to improve access to sport and PE in school for children with SEND\. ParalympicsGB found that only 1 in…
- [MP hears residents’ ideas for change in Dodworth](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-03-30-mp-hears-residents-ideas-for-change-in-dodworth) (2026-03-30): Marie Tidball MP, the Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, recently met constituents from Dodworth, Gilroyd and the surrounding area to hear their priorities for improving their local community\. The evening opened with an introduction from Ma…
- [MP visits free school breakfast club in High Green](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-03-30-mp-visits-free-school-breakfast-club-in-high-green) (2026-03-30): Marie Tidball MP, the Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, recently visited High Green Primary School’s free breakfast club\. The school’s breakfast club sees pupils come into school early to have a breakfast, including toast and fruit\. Child…
- [MP listens to Wharncliffe Side constituents’ ideas to improve their community](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-03-26-mp-listens-to-wharncliffe-side-constituents-ideas-to-improve-their-community) (2026-03-26): Marie Tidball MP, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, met constituents in Wharncliffe Side to hear their ideas for improving the local community and strengthening local services\. The evening opened with a brief speech from Marie, about her p…
- [MP writes to all Silkstone and Silkstone Common households to improve local buses and dentistry](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-03-26-mp-writes-to-all-silkstone-and-silkstone-common-households-to-improve-local-buses-and-dentistry) (2026-03-26): Marie Tidball MP, the Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has recently written to over 1,250 households across Silkstone and Silkstone Common to share her priorities for the community, and to ask local residents to add their weight to her cam…
- [Local MP asks Prime Minister for tram-train extension to Stocksbridge](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-03-25-local-mp-asks-prime-minister-for-tram-train-extension-to-stocksbridge) (2026-03-25): During PMQs in Parliament, Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, asked the Prime Minister to extend the Sheffield tram train to Stocksbridge, via Deepcar, Wharncliffe Side and Oughtibridge. Marie’s question follows the announceme…
- [Government backs South Yorkshire steel with new national strategy](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-03-23-government-backs-south-yorkshire-steel-with-new-national-strategy) (2026-03-23): Marie Tidball, MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has welcomed the Government’s new Steel Strategy, announced on Thursday 19th March\. The landmark Strategy sets out the Government’s plan to make Britain a world\ leading steelmaking nation once again, with ne…
- [Local MP calls on Prime Minister to bring down the cost of energy bills](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-03-23-local-mp-calls-on-prime-minister-to-bring-down-the-cost-of-energy-bills) (2026-03-23): During Prime Minister’s Questions in Parliament, Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, asked the Prime Minister to ensure households most in need can access government support for heating oil costs\. She also stressed the urgent…
- [Government backs South Yorkshire steel with new national strategy](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-03-19-government-backs-south-yorkshire-steel-with-new-national-strategy) (2026-03-19): Marie Tidball, MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has welcomed the Government’s new Steel Strategy, announced on Thursday 19th March. The landmark Strategy sets out the Government’s plan to make Britain a world leading steelmaking nation once again, with new…
- [MP opens up about anorexia as a disabled teenager](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-03-13-mp-opens-up-about-anorexia-as-a-disabled-teenager) (2026-03-13): During the debate for International Women’s Day in Parliament, Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, opened up about her own experience of anorexia as a teenager; describing it as a way to cope with her a disability as she naviga…
- [MP raises awareness of domestic violence with local businesses for International Women’s Day](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-03-13-mp-raises-awareness-of-domestic-violence-with-local-businesses-for-international-women-s-day) (2026-03-13): To mark International Women’s Day 2026, Marie Tidball MP, the Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, encouraged businesses in Stocksbridge to pledge their support for those who may be experiencing domestic abuse\. Marie was joined on the walkabo…
- [Progress made on securing a safer road crossing for Langsett](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-03-13-progress-made-on-securing-a-safer-road-crossing-for-langsett) (2026-03-13): Marie Tidball MP, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, brought together local organisations and community groups in Langsett, to explore how to make the A616 safer to cross and improve active travel links\. The meeting followed concerns raised…
- [MP raises awareness of domestic violence with local businesses for International Women’s Day](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-03-08-mp-raises-awareness-of-domestic-violence-with-local-businesses-for-international-women-s-day) (2026-03-08): To mark International Women’s Day 2026, Marie Tidball MP, the Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, encouraged businesses in Stocksbridge to pledge their support for those who may be experiencing domestic abuse. Marie was joined on the walkabou…
- [“Jack and Paul’s Law” introduced to Parliament to save children’s lives](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-02-26-jack-and-paul-s-law-introduced-to-parliament-to-save-children-s-lives) (2026-02-26): The landmark Courts and Tribunals Bill has been introduced to Parliament, which includes a clause to repeal the presumption of contact. This marks a watershed moment for Claire Throssell MBE’s 11 year campaign to repeal the presumption, following the tragic d…
- [Local MP calls for SL1 to be reinstated in Parliament](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-02-12-local-mp-calls-for-sl1-to-be-reinstated-in-parliament) (2026-02-12): In Parliament, Marie Tidball MP, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has called for an improved tram link bus, like the SL1, to be reinstated as soon as possible in Stocksbridge, Deepcar, Oughtibridge, and Wharncliffe Side. During questions t…
- [MP welcomes once-in-a-generation overhaul to the water system to cut water bills](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-01-24-mp-welcomes-once-in-a-generation-overhaul-to-the-water-system-to-cut-water-bills) (2026-01-24): Marie Tidball MP, has welcomed the Government’s once in a generation plan to overhaul the water system. The Water White Paper has been unveiled, including landmark reforms to reduce water bills, protect households, and properly hold water companies to account…
- [MP welcomes £7.5 million to kickstart tram-train extension plans](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-01-23-mp-welcomes-7-5-million-to-kickstart-tram-train-extension-plans) (2026-01-23): Dr Marie Tidball MP, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has welcomed the Government’s £45 billion announcement to deliver Northern Powerhouse Rail. The commitment includes £7.5 million of match funding for the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combine…
- [MP backs new plan to cut energy bills by £150 for households](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-01-30-mp-backs-new-plan-to-cut-energy-bills-by-150-for-households) (2026-01-21): Marie Tidball MP has backed the Government’s new “Warm Homes Plan” to cut energy bills by £150, through the biggest investment in home upgrades in British history. The Warm Home Plan is a £15 billion investment to upgrade homes, to lower energy bills and prov…
- [Northern Powerhouse Rail on track to improve services in South Yorkshire](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-01-20-northern-powerhouse-rail-on-track-to-improve-services-in-south-yorkshire) (2026-01-20): The transformation of rail services across South Yorkshire and the North is getting on track as South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard and Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander met in Sheffield today (22nd January) to officially sign the Northern P…
- [Local MP wants to hear your priorities for Silkstone and Silkstone Common](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-01-19-local-mp-wants-to-hear-your-priorities-for-silkstone-and-silkstone-common) (2026-01-19): Marie Tidball MP, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, will soon hold a ‘Pride in Silkstone & Silkstone Common’ meeting to hear from constituents across Silkstone and Silkstone Common, about their priorities for the area. Residents of these vi…
- [Marie Tidball MP asks Prime Minister for two trains and hour on the Penistone Line](https://marietidball.com/news/2026-01-14-marie-tidball-mp-asks-prime-minister-for-two-trains-and-hour-on-the-penistone-line) (2026-01-14): Marie Tidball MP, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, asked Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in Parliament, to discuss securing funding for the second phase of the Penistone Line Upgrade Scheme, to deliver two trains an hour for this route. Durin…
- [MP raises local priorities with police and council on Dodworth walkabout](https://marietidball.com/news/2025-12-20-mp-raises-local-priorities-with-police-and-council-on-dodworth-walkabout) (2025-12-20): Marie Tidball MP recently did a walkabout along Dodworth High Street to hear directly from residents and local businessowners about what their priorities are for the local area. Marie was accompanied by representatives from South Yorkshire Police, Barnsley Co…
- [MP teams up with South Yorkshire Mayor to hear from constituents about ways to improve our bus network](https://marietidball.com/news/2025-12-16-mp-teams-up-with-south-yorkshire-mayor-to-hear-from-constituents-about-ways-to-improve-our-bus-network) (2025-12-16): Marie Tidball MP, the Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, recently held a ‘Better Buses’ constituency meeting with South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard to hear from residents across her constituency about the changes that they would like to…
- [Local MP swims incredible 7km to raise £7k for Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre](https://marietidball.com/news/2025-12-14-local-mp-swims-incredible-7km-to-raise-7k-for-stocksbridge-community-leisure-centre) (2025-12-14): Marie Tidball, local Labour MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has swum 7km, the distance from Penistone to Stocksbridge, to raise £7k for a fully accessible changing room at Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre. Marie swam 7km (or 4.5 miles), which is 280 l…