Today, I am pleased to say that – following the hard work of officers and staff across the force over the last two years – His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has determined that following several…
I hope everyone had a great bank holiday weekend. We have been making great progress on the issues that matter to people in Newcastle, both nationally and locally.
A group of public bodies - the EA, the UK Health Security Agency, Staffordshire County Council and Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council - have commissioned an independent study on the impact of odours from Walley's Quarry on the community.…
Last week, I was delighted to host a neighbourhood meeting in May Bank at St. Mark's, alongside local Councillor David Hutchison, with Councillors John Tagg and Trevor Johnson in attendance too. It was a pleasure to talk with the many…
It's great to see that the Government are expanding opportunities in medical education across the country, including at Keele University School of Medicine.
It was fantastic to meet with the Robotics Team at St John Fisher Catholic College who have won the North West Midlands regional final and have now qualified for the National Finals in Cambridge next month!
In my latest Personally Speaking column, which was published in the Sentinel on Thursday, I discussed the encouraging economic news and also the strides being taken to address waste crime in the Borough.
Today, I had the pleasure of attending the 150th Anniversary opening celebration of St Mary's Church, Knutton alongside Mayor Cllr Simon White and the Bishop of Stafford, Matthew Parker.
Recently, I visited Coral on the Ironmarket to place a charity bet on tomorrow's Grand National and also to meet the staff working there. Shop manager Phil has been working at Coral for years, showing his dedicated service, and he clearly…
I’m just out of a fantastic presentation evening at The Jill Clewes Academy For Theatre Arts where the Academy was honoured with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
The Government has introduced the historic Tobacco and Vapes Bill into Parliament, which is one of the most significant public health interventions in a generation.
Today marks a new chapter for Clayton's beloved spot, Mellors Oatcakes and More. Under the new ownership of Adam and Clare Capper, get ready for a delightful blend of tradition and innovation!
It was fantastic to see the "Through the Frame" Exhibition by art students from Madeley School at the Brampton Museum. The students have been taught how to curate an exhibition and have put together a magnificent collection of artists'…
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is preparing legal action against the operators of Walley’s Quarry landfill site for alleged breaches of the Abatement Notice.
Finally a break from all this incessant rain - but it was pretty windswept up Shrewsbury Drive to the top of Crackley Bank! And thanks to Jacob for helping deliver!
Today pensioners are £900 a year better off after an 8.5% rise to the State Pension, thanks to the Triple Lock. This follows a 10.1% rise last year, and we have committed to include the Triple Lock in our manifesto once again this year.
Staffordshire Police and Cheshire Constabulary are working together to remind residents in rural communities to be vigilant following a spate of burglaries.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Heroes Awards, launched by the Borough Council last year as part of our 850th anniversary celebrations, is back for a second year with nominations open until 10th April.
On Thursday evening I hosted my latest neighbourhood meeting at Newcastle Baptist Church alongside local Borough Councillor Andy Parker. It was a pleasure to talk with the many residents who came along to raise questions and voice their…
I’m just out of a brilliant evening’s entertainment at the Mitchell Arts Centre watching “Castle Capers” - the 50th Anniversary Gang Show put on by Newcastle’s Scouts.
I am very pleased to see that the Environment Agency have successfully convicted 5 individuals and 3 companies of illegal waste crimes in a prosecution brought about by the Environment Agency.
I recently visited Thorp Precast Limited, one of our major manufacturing firms here in Newcastle, located on Apedale Road in Chesterton. Thorp Precast designs, manufactures and installs concrete cast panels for high-density new…