I was delighted to visit last week Dunton Green Primary School, where I met the excellent Head Daisy Holliday. She showed me the newly refurbished reception area, which is such a welcoming area for children to go. In my time as MP, I have…
Tomorrow marks Small Business Saturday – an excellent opportunity for all of us to celebrate the brilliant and vibrant small businesses which play such a key role to our community.It was fantastic to recently meet with Maria Bradford,…
This Saturday marks Small Business Saturday – an excellent opportunity for all of us to celebrate the brilliant and vibrant small businesses which play such a key role to our community here in Sevenoaks, and if you are able, I would…
Last week, I met with residents from around St John’s Road in Sevenoaks to discuss the proposed travel plans for the Sevenoaks Masjid, which are currently being considered by Sevenoaks District Council. Everyone I spoke with was clear…
It was with great sadness that I learnt about the recent passing of #Hextable Parish Chairman and District Councillor Darren Kitchener. Being part of Hextable Parish Council since its inception in 2008, Darren was a strong voice for the…
I know many local families are worried following this week’s Budget. Despite saying otherwise at the election, the Government have frozen tax thresholds for another three years, which will see more working people locally quietly pushed…
Following our long and hard-fought campaign, it was an honour to this week attend the formal opening of the newly rebuilt Orchards Academy.When I first visited Orchards Academy in 2020, the building was literally falling apart. Scaffolding…
know many local families across Sevenoaks, Swanley and the Dartford villages will be worried following yesterday's Budget. The Government has frozen tax thresholds for another three years, which will see more working people locally quietly…
I have continued to meet with residents who are deeply worried about Green Belt sites that have been put forward in the Local Plan consultation following the Labour Government’s weakening of protections.Last week I was in Swanley, behind…
Following our long and hard-fought campaign, it was an honour to this week attend the formal opening of the newly rebuilt Orchards Academy in Swanley.When I first visited Orchards Academy in 2020, the building was literally falling apart.…
The last Government were successful in stamping out, by way of legislation, unauthorised incursions by Travellers on land not owned by them. Strict enforcement since that time has meant little to no problems within our community.However, a…
I was delighted to visit last week Dunton Green Primary School, where I met the excellent Head Daisy Holliday. She showed me the newly refurbished reception area, which is such a welcoming area for children to go.In my time as MP, I have…
As many Chronicle readers will be aware, the Government have set a mandatory target in our district of over 17,000 homes over the next 15 years.In order to force us and other rural areas to allocate land to meet outlandish targets, the…
Last week, Parliament voted on the Conservative proposal to abolish stamp duty on primary residences.As many readers will know, stamp duty is a major barrier to home ownership, and it discourages mobility in the housing market. Studies…
With the consultation on the Local Plan now live, I have been meeting with residents to listen to their concerns. You can find more details below.As readers will know, I have long campaigned to protect our Green Belt – and I remain…
Earlier this week, I met with concerned Hextable residents, alongside District Councillor and Deputy Chairman of Hextable Parish Council Chrissy Hudson and two fellow parish councillor’s to discuss the proposals for the village put forward…
Many of you have been in touch with me in recent weeks to voice your shock and concern – which I share - at the decision by the Government to suddenly change the funding formula for the International Baccalaureate (IB) from next September…
I was really pleased this morning to join Go Ahead to mark the start of their contract to operate the #477 service between Orpington and Dartford. This is in addition to the service between Swanley and Dartford provided by go-coach hire…
Engaging young people in democracy and voting is so important, and it was great to team up with The Electoral Commission and take part in one of their sessions at Knole Academy in Sevenoaks. It was inspiring to see so many young people…
This week marks #BritishBeautyWeek – a celebration of an industry that employs nearly 700,000 people across the UK and contributes over £30 billion to our economy every year – and we’re lucky to have many fantastic businesses right here in…
With the consultation on the Local Plan now live, last week I met with residents in Kemsing to visit some of the proposed sites in the village and directly discuss their concerns.Over 400 houses are being proposed across Kemsing and Noah’s…
I’ve been contacted by many local parents who share my deep concern about the future of the International Baccalaureate (IB) in our local schools, following the decision by the Government to change the funding formula from next September…
Over the last month, my Reporting Back leaflet for 2025 should have been delivered to every home across Sevenoaks, Swanley and the Dartford Villages.It provides an update on my work since the General Election, as well as my plans for the…
Following last week’s public meeting in Kemsing on the Local Plan consultation — which was attended by more than 200 residents — I took the opportunity this morning to visit some of the proposed sites in the village and speak directly with…
The love of books and reading is so important, and I was delighted, alongside Swanley Mayor Keith Mitchell, to formally open the new library at the Horizon Primary Academy. It was great to meet teacher and librarian Michelle Sutherland,…
Next week, Sevenoaks District Council will launch its Regulation 18 Consultation on the Local Plan. As many of you will know, I have long campaigned to protect our Green Belt – and I remain horrified by this Labour Government’s…
I recently met with Dunton Green Chairman Freda England, along with the parish clerk Tracy Godden, to discuss the expanse of land between Dunton Green and Otford Road being put forward in the Local Plan for 1,500 homes. I also spoke with…
At the start of the school year, Trinity School in Sevenoaks introduced a smartphone ban – with all pupils required to place their smartphones in a pouches kept by the school during the school day. It was great on a recent visit to speak…
Following the fantastic turnout and lively debate at my Sevenoaks panel on smartphones in schools, I’m now bringing the conversation to Swanley for local parents and teachers.The event will take place on Tuesday 4th November 2025, from 6…
As your Member of Parliament, my job is to represent you — to listen to your concerns, speak up on local issues, and be your voice when difficulties arise. That is why I fundamentally disagree with Cllr Richard Streatfeild’s suggestion in…