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
An extra £2 billion to get us walking and cycling 19th May 2020 Getting more people walking and cycling is so important. It’s a cheaper and greener way to travel and better for our health. There’s never been a better time to... Articles
Kent tips set to re-open 7th May 2020 It’s good news that Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in Kent will be opening again soon. Tips across the country were closed in March as social... Articles
Lenham Heath decision rides roughshod over local views 30th April 2020 It’s hugely disappointing that Maidstone Council has chosen to ignore people’s concerns and endorse plans for a ‘garden village’ at Lenham Heath. The decision... Articles
More money for social care in Kent 29th April 2020 An extra £1.6 billion is being provided by the Government to local authorities to help them respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Councils and volunteer groups... Articles
Lenham Heath ‘garden village’ will cause traffic chaos 28th April 2020 I’ve called on Maidstone councillors to reject plans for 5,000 new homes at Lenham Heath. The proposed development will put even more pressure on local roads... Articles
Supporting local businesses during coronavirus 22nd April 2020 The Government has provided more than £12 billion to local authorities in England to support businesses through the coronavirus outbreak. Maidstone and Swale... Articles
Lower Thames Crossing needs to make life better for motorists in Kent 21st April 2020 I’ve told Highways England that local motorists need to benefit from plans to build a tunnel under the Thames at Gravesend. The Lower Thames Crossing could... Articles
Debt write-off for hospitals to tackle coronavirus 17th April 2020 Now more than ever, money needs to be spent where it’s most needed in the health service. I’m pleased the Government has decided to write off £13.4 billion of... Articles
Setting up a Lorry Watch scheme in your area 15th April 2020 Too many communities are still blighted by lorries thundering through villages and narrow roads. This is a serious problem – HGVs using unsuitable roads is... Articles
