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
Another step towards ending lorry fly-parking 14th December 2020 Lorry fly-parking has blighted communities across Kent for far too long. Lorries parked in lay-bys or slip roads can be hugely dangerous to motorists and... Articles
£10 million funding boost for our local NHS 14th December 2020 I’m delighted that hospitals and other healthcare facilities across Kent will be getting over £10 million in extra investment this winter. The funding is part... Articles
Faversham Creek Bridge update 8th December 2020 I recently brought together representatives from Kent County Council, Faversham Town Council, the Faversham Society and the Faversham Creek Trust to discuss... Articles
Have your say on plans for a new woodland in Kent 1st December 2020 Woodlands are really special places. They’re fantastic for nature as well as spaces for people to walk and kids to play. I’m keen to see more people benefit... Articles
Crucial next stage in campaign to save Lenham Heath 30th November 2020 I joined local residents and councillors for a virtual meeting on the Lenham Heath ‘garden village’ as a consultation on Maidstone Borough Council’s Local Plan... Articles
New measures to tackle coronavirus in Kent 26th November 2020 While I’m glad to see the national lockdown coming to an end, I know some people will be frustrated that the whole of Kent is going into Tier 3 as part of the... Articles
Charities in Faversham and Mid Kent get funding boost 19th November 2020 I’m glad that several local charities in Faversham and Mid Kent have received almost £140,000 from the Government’s Coronavirus Community Support Fund... Articles
Stockbury roundabout upgrade needs to improve access for everyone 18th November 2020 I’ve called for improvements to the Stockbury roundabout to be given the green light in evidence to the public inquiry on Highways England’s plans to improve... Articles
Historic Agriculture Bill becomes law 16th November 2020 Last week our historic Agriculture Bill passed into law. This is a hugely exciting moment, not just for farmers, but for everyone who cares about our... Articles