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
Faversham gets £1.6 million lottery funding to revamp the Rec 16th July 2018 The Rec is right at the heart of Faversham and it’s valued by so many people for so many reasons, but it’s high time it had some investment – so it's great news... Articles
Protect Graveney marshes and the Saxon Shore Way 13th July 2018 I remain extremely concerned about what is being proposed and will be writing to the company to set this out. I attended the exhibition organised by the company... Articles
Brexit: What is the Chequers deal and what does it mean for Kent? 11th July 2018 It’s sweltering in Parliament – and tempers are running high over Brexit. But I’ve been trying to keep a cool head and figure out what’s best for Kent. The EU... Articles
Finish resurfacing Brenley Corner! 5th July 2018 It's great that Brenley Corner has been resurfaced and so many of the dreadful potholes fixed - but the job is one half done! I wrote to Highways England asking... Articles
Headcorn's mobile 'notspots' revealed 5th July 2018 Headcorn has a timeless charm, but that doesn’t mean it’s stuck in the past. Though sometimes, when struggling to make a call or send an email in the village... Articles
New schools CAN go ahead after worries about site are put to rest 27th June 2018 We desperately need more school places in and around Maidstone. Some primary school children are already having to travel miles, and the situation is only going... Articles
Recycling plant expansion plans are unacceptable 22nd June 2018 Bigger lorries carrying more waste for longer hours – no wonder people are worried about the proposals to expand the recycling works. Walkers are scared they’ll... Articles
The NHS has been there for us when we need it for 70 years - with a £20.5 billion budget increase, it will be there for us in the future 22nd June 2018 When my son was five he got a terrible tummy ache on Christmas Eve. At first we thought he’d eaten too many mince pies, but when he was too ill to open his... Articles
Countdown to Brexit 18th June 2018 In 284 days Britain will leave the EU. Last week Parliament debated a Bill that will make sure that when the sun rises in 284 days’ time businesses can carry on... Articles
