How has the Winter Fuel Payment cut impacted you? Tuesday, 14 January, 2025 Winter has finally arrived over the last few days, with frosts coming thick and fast and the coldest January night in 15 years. I know that for many pensioners struggling to heat their homes this winter, this is the last thing they need. It lays bare the Chancellor's decision to cut Winter Fuel Payments for millions of pensioners and I’m starting to hear more about how difficult this is proving... Local News
It’s not too late to rethink Swale Local Plan 27th April 2021 Thank you to everyone who took part in my survey on Swale Borough Council's Local Plan. The results are in, and it's clear there is a huge amount of frustration... Articles
More support for electric vehicles 15th April 2021 Electric vehicles are crucial for reducing emissions and improving air quality. I’m pleased that local councils can get funding to help install electric vehicle... Articles
£150,000 boost for arts and culture in Faversham and Mid Kent 6th April 2021 More local arts and culture groups are benefitting from Government support during the pandemic. Nearly £400 million in funding has been allocated to arts and... Articles
Update on Faversham Creek Bridge 30th March 2021 On Friday 26 March, I brought together representatives from Kent County Council, Faversham Town Council, the Faversham Society and the Faversham Creek Trust to... Articles
Helping our high streets recover 24th March 2021 The pandemic has been tough on our high streets and village centres. But as we continue to make progress in controlling the virus – and our vaccine rollout... Articles
Clearing up Kent's roads 24th March 2021 The amount of litter on some of Kent’s roads is shocking. It’s horrible seeing waste lying on the side of the road. It’s bad for the environment, spoils our... Articles
More trade means more jobs with better wages at home 16th March 2021 New research shows that around 7,600 jobs in Faversham and Mid Kent are supported by exports. The research, commissioned by the Department for International... Articles
New powers to tackle unauthorised encampments 15th March 2021 We have some wonderful countryside in Faversham and Mid Kent, but the woods and fields around us are a living and working environment. I'm pleased the... Articles
Funding boost to tackle serious violence in Kent 10th March 2021 Kent Police are getting an extra £637,000 to tackle serious violent crime, including knife crime and murder. This is a part of a £130.5 million funding package... Articles
