Holding the Government to account on Highsted Park Tuesday, 21 January, 2025 I am furious that the Government has seized the Highsted Park development decision from Swale Borough Council. Worst still, this was at the behest of my Labour neighbour who wants to build more homes at any cost. We all understand the need for housing, but the concern I hear from residents about the scale of Highsted Park is overwhelming. It will be huge – concreting over hundreds of acres of... Local News
Lorry park to be built at Stanford West 6th July 2016 Stanford West has been chosen as the site for the new Operation Stack lorry park, the Secretary of State for Transport announced today. It’s great to see that... Local News
Theresa May is the woman for the job 5th July 2016 I am supporting Theresa May to become leader of the Conservative Party and the next Prime Minister. She is the right person to lead us through turbulent times... Articles
We will not tolerate intolerance 30th June 2016 There have been reports of racist abuse in Faversham since the referendum. This is unacceptable. Articles
Kiln Court: Users WON'T lose out 29th June 2016 People who rely on Kiln Court care home will NOT be left without the support they need when it closes in August. Articles
MBC rushing through controversial Junction 8 development 29th June 2016 I’m outraged that Maidstone Borough is rushing through four controversial development proposals at short notice, just weeks ahead of the public inquiry into the... Local News
Brexit: Britain votes for change 27th June 2016 The British people have voted for change. My job now is to make sure we make the most of this decision and that as a country we seize the opportunity it... Articles
Abbey School's field day 22nd June 2016 It was wonderful to be at Abbey School in Faversham to celebrate the official twinning of their new sports pitch with Flanders Peace Field, the site of the 1914... Local News
Jo Cox wanted to make life better - that's why MPs do the job 17th June 2016 I am full of shock and sadness. Sadness for Jo’s family, her husband and young children who have lost her mother. Shock that she has been killed, and in such a... Articles
Children in Maidstone need a new school 14th June 2016 Children as young as four are having to take long, difficult journeys to school – that’s unacceptable. Maidstone needs this new school to be built as soon as... Local News
