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
North Street ‘garden community’ needs to be rejected 13th February 2020 I’ve called on Swale Borough Council to reject plans to build 5,000 new houses at North Street. The development is being considered for inclusion in Swale’s new... Articles
A better future for nature in Kent 12th February 2020 We all want to see nature thrive. From turtledoves in the orchards around Selling, lapwings at the Graveney Marshes, to songbirds in the Weald – Kent is home to... Articles
An update on policing in Headcorn 12th February 2020 More regular patrols by police officers in Headcorn are already having an impact. I was back in the village last Friday (7 February) for a meeting with the... Articles
Record numbers at Apprenticeship Fair 11th February 2020 A record number of students and employers took part in the 2020 Maidstone Apprenticeship Fair on Friday 7 February. It’s fantastic to see more and more young... Articles
An update on Brenley Corner 5th February 2020 Efforts to improve Brenley Corner have been given a boost by the Minister responsible for roads. Roads Minister, Baroness Vere, has said she recognises “the... Articles
Kent MPs call for NHS cash injection 3rd February 2020 I’ve teamed up with other Kent MPs to call for a cash injection of £360 million for the NHS in East Kent. Along with the MPs for Dover, Folkstone, Ashford... Articles
96% say no to Lenham Heath development 30th January 2020 The results are in from my survey and it’s clear there is overwhelming opposition to plans for a “garden village” at Lenham Heath. 96 per cent of responders... Articles
Full fibre broadband coming to Faversham 29th January 2020 Faversham, Sheldwich, Painters Forstal and Davington will be some of the first places in the country to benefit from a full fibre broadband network. This is... Articles
Temporary creek bridge brings relief to Town 28th January 2020 It’s a huge relief to have the temporary bridge in place over Faversham creek. People and cars can now cross the creek once again. I know it’s been tough for... Articles
