Chloe and PwC in charity shop challenge
Chloe Smith, Member of Parliament for Norwich North, today joined staff from Price Waterhouse Cooper at the Barnardo's charity shop on Pound Lane, Thorpe St Andrew for the charity's annual ‘Store Wars.'
Back to mapChloe presents charity cheque to young sufferers of leukaemia
Chloe Smith, Member of Parliament for Norwich North, today presented a cheque to young sufferers of leukaemia at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital following fundraising by staff and regulars at Thorpe St Andrew's Rushcutters pub.
Back to mapChloe Smith supports White Ribbon Day and pops in for cake with local charity
Chloe Smith, MP for Norwich North, is supporting White Ribbon Day 2009 and today joined local charity Leeway in their campaign to raise awareness of Domestic Violence Week.
Back to mapChloe supports World Diabetes Day
Chloe is supporting World Diabetes Day 2009, joining other Parliamentarians today at the launch of the day, and visiting Norwich Castle on Saturday evening as it is illuminated with blue lights to promote the issue. Other buildings marking the global event include the Empire State Building in New York and the Sydney Opera House.
Back to mapChloe supports our veterans
As part of her continuing support for veterans, Chloe Smith, Member of Parliament for Norwich North, joined members of the Royal British Legion to sell poppies in Sprowston on Saturday ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
Back to mapSilver Road Day Centre
On Saturday, 24th October, Chloe joined local residents on Silver Road, knocking on doors to raise awareness of the potential closure of Silver Road Day Centre.
Back to mapChloe visits the Open Academy
Chloe Smith MP today toured the new building of the Open Academy.
Back to mapChloe meets the SOFA club
Today Chloe met with girls from the SOFA (Speaking Out For Animals) Club at Thorpe House School on Yarmouth Road to discuss the compulsory microchipping of dogs.
Back to mapChloe meets Norwich Door-to-Door
Chloe toured around Norwich on a bus organised for those with mobility problems by Norwich Door-to Door, a local mobility charity.
Back to mapChloe encourages local entrepreneurs
Chloe today discussed the problems facing local entrepreneurs in the recession with local network Nelson's Spirit in the City centre.
Back to mapChloe Smith MP hosts third surgery
Today Chloe held her third constituency surgery at the Christchurch Centre on Magdalen Road.
Back to mapChloe Smith visits St Luke's Day Centre
Chloe Smith met with elderly residents for lunch at the St Luke's Day Centre on Aylsham Road. A lively debate was had by all about issues affecting older people in the Norwich area.
Back to mapChloe attends opening of community cafe
Chloe Smith MP has attended the launch of St Edmund's Community Cafe in Thorpe Marriott.
Back to mapChloe meets East of England Development Agency
Chloe today attended a private meeting with the East Of England Development Agency in Thorpe St Andrew.
Back to mapChloe Smith launches binge drinking DVD
Chloe Smith, with the Norfolk Constabulary , launched a DVD aimed at targeting binge drinking in Norwich and the UK as a whole.
Back to mapChloe Smith MP to host second surgery
Chloe will be hosting her second constituency surgery at the Warren Care Home in Sprowston on 12th September between 9.30 and 12.30.
Back to mapChloe becomes YMCA patron
Norwich North MP, Chloe Smith, has been on a fact-finding visit to YMCA Norfolk to meet senior staff and residents and has agreed to back the Christian charity in its work across the region by becoming a patron.
Back to mapChloe visits Wherry Housing Association
Following her visit to the Wherry fun day on Wednesday, Chloe visited Wherry Housing's HQ at St Andrews Business Park in Thorpe St Andrew. She met with members of the team including Mark Jones, Wherry's Managing Director.
Back to mapChloe Smith MP to host first constituency surgery
Chloe Smith MP will be hosting her first constituency surgery at the Bob Carter Centre, School Road, Drayton. This surgery will be held on 21st August from 2.00-5.00. To make an appointment, please contact her office.
Back to mapChloe Smith MP visits Wherry Fun Day
This afternoon Chloe visited Wherry Housing Association's fun day at Goodwood Close in Thorpe St Andrew.
Back to mapChloe presents donation to John Grooms Court
Chloe Smith led a 21-mile charity bike ride around the Norwich North constituency on 21st June. To date, Chloe has raised over £200 in sponsorship money, for Livability, the national charity which runs John Grooms Court, a residential home for disabled people. On 18th August, she presented the sponsorship money to residents at John Grooms Court
Back to mapNorfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind
Chloe Smith MP visited the offices of the Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind on Magpie Road.
Back to mapJulian Housing
On Friday, Chloe visited Pip Coker, CEO of local charity Julian Housing, to discuss local issues. Founded in 1990, Julian Housing is a charity that assists those with mental health problems in the community.
Back to mapFriendship Club, Hellesdon Community Centre
Chloe Smith MP spent the afternoon of 7th August meeting Hellesdon residents at their weekly Friendship Club. Over 50 members meet every week on a Friday to play cards or bingo at Hellesdon Community Centre. Chloe greatly enjoyed meeting some of her older constituents.
Back to mapPublic meeting at Oaklands Hotel
Chloe held a public meeting at the Oaklands Hotel in Thorpe St Andrew.
Back to mapHubbard Architectural Metalworks
Chloe and George Osborne, the Shadow Chancellor, visited staff at Hubbard Architectural Metalworks. You can read more about the visit on Chloe's blog.
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Chloe took Jeremy Hunt, Shadow Culture Secretary, to Catton Grove Primary School to see the work carried out by Norwich & Norfolk Community Arts (NORCA) with the 'In Harmony' programme which uses various musical instruments to help enhance young people's learning and development.
Back to mapHellesdon High School
Chloe and Michael Gove, Shadow Education Secretary, visited Hellesdon High School for a question and answer session with students.
Back to mapSPAN Re-Energise project
Chloe took Theresa May, Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, to a session of the SPAN (Sports Partnership Around Norwich) Re-Energise project at the Bob Carter Centre in Drayton. You can read more about the visit on Chloe's blog.
Back to mapPolitics in the Pub
Chloe and Liam Fox, Shadow Defence Secretary, held a question and answer session at The Whalebone Freehouse off Magdalen Road. See Chloe's blog for more detail.
Back to mapASDA with William Hague
Chloe took William Hague, Shadow Foreign Secretary, to ASDA on Drayton High Road to meet staff and shoppers. You can read more about his visit here.
Back to mapMile Cross and Catton Employment Fair
Chloe went to the Mile Cross and Catton Employment Fair at St Catherine's Church Hall, which is aimed at helping people back into work by providing a range of advice, support and information.
Back to mapKLM UK Engineering
Chloe took George Osborne, the Shadow Chancellor, to KLM UK Engineering which operates out of Norwich International Airport. You can read more about the visit here.
Back to mapMile Cross Festival
Chloe went to the Mile Cross Festival - you can read more about it here.
Back to mapTaverham Fayre
Chloe went to the Taverham Fayre - you read more about it on her blog.
Back to mapCity war memorial
Chloe took Liam Fox, Shadow Defence Secretary, to the city war memorial which has been left in such a state by the city council. Chloe has now launched a competition to find the £2.6m cash need to complete the works on it - you can e-mail her here with your ideas.
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Chloe took Liam Fox, Shadow Defence Secretary, to see the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) based at the TA HQ on Aylsham Road. This organisation does some fantastic work looking after servicemen and their families - you can read more about them here.
Back to mapHellesdon Hospital
Chloe took Andrew Lansley, Shadow Health Secretary, and Mark Simmonds, Shadow Health Minister, to Hellesdon Hospital to see the vital work they do as part of the Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health Trust. Read more about it on Chloe's blog.
Back to mapFuture of National Express
Chloe went to the railway station to survey passengers' views about local train services and discuss the future of the National Express franchise.
Back to mapUnder 5s Network
Chloe visited the Under 5s Network - a useful resource designed for parents with young children.
Back to mapSt Andrews House business meeting
Chloe took Philip Hammond, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, and Theresa May, Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, to St Andrews House to meet business leaders and City College Principal, Dick Palmer. You can read more about the visit here.
Back to mapNorwich International Airport
Chloe took Theresa Villiers, the Shadow Transport Secretary, and Julian Brazier, the Shadow Minister for Transport, to Norwich International Airport to meet with their Managing Director, Elliott Summers, to discuss his plans for the future.
Back to mapVeterans' Day Parade
Chloe attended the Veterans' Day parade in Norwich City Centre to celebrate the men and women of our Armed Forces.
Back to mapSprowston Festival
Chloe went to the Sprowston Festival, run by Sprowston Parish Council.
Back to mapDussindale Walk-in Centre with David Cameron
Chloe took David Cameron, Leader of the Conservative Party, to the NHS Walk-in Centre in Dussindale to discuss the county council's plans for adapting the site into a Sure Start children's centre after it closes.
Back to mapGreyhound Opening/Goldsmith Street
Chloe took Grant Shapps, Shadow Housing Minister, to Greyhound Opening/Goldsmith Street to discuss the recent housing scandal. You can read about it in more detail here.
Back to mapHousing in Catton Grove
Chloe took Grant Shapps, Shadow Housing Minister, to meet residents of Catton Grove to discuss the problems they're facing locally. You can read more about their visit on Chloe's blog.
Back to mapCommunity Café
Chloe visited St. Edmund's Church community café in Taverham. Read more about it on Chloe's blog, here.
Back to mapEnergy efficiency with Broadland District Council
Andy Jarvis, head of Environmental Services for Broadland District Council, showed Chloe and Greg Clark, Shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary, some of the energy efficiency projects that they are working on, including a solar panel installation at Sprowston Parish Council. You can read more about the visit here.
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Chloe took Theresa May, Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Women, to see the great work done by Women's Employment, Enterprise and Training Unit (WEETU). Read more about it on Chloe's blog here.
Back to mapCity College Norwich
Chloe and David Willetts MP, Shadow Universities and Skills Secretary, met Principal Dick Palmer for a tour around City College Norwich to meet students and staff. You can read more about it here.
Back to map21 mile sponsored cycle ride
Chloe took some of the campaign team on a sponsored cycle ride around the constituency, which included a stop-off at the Red Lion pub in Drayton. You can read more about the 21 mile ride on Chloe's blog.
Back to mapCanvassing with Maria Miller in Drayton
Chloe took Maria Miller MP, Shadow Minister for the Family, canvassing around School Road in Drayton.
Back to mapThorpe Hamlet Sure Start
Maria Miller MP, Shadow Minister for the Family, and Chloe came to see Thorpe Hamlet Sure Start Children's Centre on Wolfe Road to learn about the great work they're doing to support mums, dads and children in the area. You can read more about it here.
Back to mapNorth City Sure Start
Chloe and Maria Miller MP, Shadow Minister for the Family, visited North City Sure Start Children's Centre on Angel Road to see the important outreach work they're doing there. You can read more about the visit here.
Back to mapStairway Out of Crime
Chloe took Chris Grayling, Shadow Home Secretary, to Hellesdon to hear about the Stairway Out of Crime project from Broadland District Council Leader Simon Woodbridge. This great project helps to keep young people out of crime; you can read more about Chloe's visit here.
Back to mapRace for Life
Chloe ran in the Race for Life at the Norfolk Showground along with 12,100 other women. Thousands of supporters of Cancer Research UK also turned out to join in an extraordinary event, which raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for the charity.
Back to mapShadow Home Secretary in Pilling Park and Heartsease
The Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Grayling MP, came to visit Norwich to see at first hand what residents and the police face in our local estate. Chloe showed him around. Together, they met a police Sergeant from Norfolk Constabulary and local residents to hear about work going on at the Cabin in the Heartsease (now sadly burnt down) and the Pilling Park Community Centre.
Back to mapQ&A with pupils at Sewell Park College
Chloe visited Sewell Park (Blyth Jex) School to be quizzed by 100 twelve year-olds on why she wants to be an MP. There were lots of good questions!
Back to mapBudget petition at Tesco
Chloe and her team visited Tesco in Sprowston with their petition urging the Government to use the 2009 Budget to help savers and pensioners in the downturn.
Back to mapSmall Business event with Philip Hammond
Senior Conservative, Philip Hammond MP, the Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, met small businesses at a roundtable event at Hellesdon Community Centre organised by Chloe Smith and the Federation of Small Businesses.
Back to mapSalvation Army soup run
Chloe recently joined the Salvation Army soup run, and met volunteers and homeless people in one of the coldest periods we've had. 'The Salvation Army does sterling work in providing hot drinks and food night after night. I hope to go back out with the team again and help in a small way,' she said.
Back to mapSprowston Luncheon Club
Chloe recently visited the Sprowston Luncheon Club at St. Cuthbert's Church on Wroxham Road. The Luncheon Club is struggling for continued funding and provides a hot lunch and social activity for over 100 pensioners.
Back to mapMarion Road Day Care Centre
Chloe visited Age Concern's new Friday drop-in at the Marion Road Day Care Centre.
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Chloe got Norwich City Council to inspect Wellesley Avenue and pathways and do necessary work.
Back to mapPlumstead Road East
Chloe got Plumstead Road East added to the Speed Awareness Monitor project (run by the Safety Camera Partnership).
Back to mapWoodside Road
Chloe got Woodside Road added to the Speed Awareness Monitor project (run by the Safety Camera Partnership).
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Chloe got Heartsease Lane added to the Speed Awareness Monitor project (run by the Safety Camera Partnership).
Back to mapFuture Radio
Chloe appeared on local community radio station Future Radio, talking about her favourite music and films with DJ Eamonn Burgess. Future Radio is part of the NR5 Project which provides school inclusion projects for young people aged 13 to 16 years.
Back to map100 years of Sewell Park
Chloe celebrated Sewell Park's centenary at the 100th anniversary fair - as well as the Lord Mayor's Procession and the Sprowston Festival.
Back to mapSports Relief Mile
Chloe ran the Sport Relief Mile in 2008 for Comic Relief charities. It started outside St. Peter Mancroft Church. 'It was a great day for Norwich,' said Chloe afterwards, 'although the weather was the best of British!'
Back to mapSupporting the East Anglian Air Ambulance
Chloe visited the East Anglian Air Ambulance's HQ at Norwich Airport to learn about the great work they do to help patients in remote places across the region. The EAAA needs funding and support to keep going and to improve their service. You can read more about the charity here.
Back to mapIs Chloe your MP?
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Chloe Smith MP
In the by-election on 23rd July 2009, local people elected Chloe Smith to be the new Conservative MP for Norwich North.
Chloe has been a longstanding campaigner for our community. For instance, even before she was our MP she was active against the closure of the NHS walk-in centre at Thorpe St. Andrew, fighting for justice following the Greyhound Opening homes scandal, working to improve the quality of council housing, and pushing the councils to address road problems.
Now, Chloe is proud to have been your hardworking local MP since last July's by-election. She has spoken out in Westminster for Norwich North, and worked tirelessly for local people here at home. As your MP she has pushed for better roads and rail, decent local services, help for our troops and much more.
A Norfolk girl, Chloe lives in Norwich and enjoys cycling and playing badminton at a city club in her spare time. Chloe passionately enjoys the arts.
She is an active charity volunteer, having set out to climb Mt Kilimanjaro in 2006 for the British Heart Foundation and Leukaemia Research and having completed fundraising challenges for local charities such as John Grooms Court. She is Patron of YMCA Norfolk and the Inspire Hands-On Science Centre in Norwich, as well as Honorary Vice President of the Norfolk and Norwich Novi Sad Association. She is a school governor of a primary school in the city.
Chloe formerly worked for a leading international firm which advises private businesses, government departments and public bodies.
