Local GPs are doing a huge amount of work to care and treat our community. And earlier this year I ran a survey as I wanted to hear your experiences of how this is translating to you and your family in terms of appointments. Thank you to…
A great turn out for my campaign launch this morning. By working together, we can continue to ensure Sevenoaks and Swanley remains the best place to live, work and do business.
Earlier this month it was a pleasure to visit Monique’s Montessori in Chipstead and to meet owner Dayo, and manager Sarah-Rose, along with other staff. It was a lovely setting and a brilliant environment for young children - who were…
I cannot tell you how much of an honour it has been to represent Sevenoaks and Swanley in Parliament over the last four and a half years, and with the date for the General Election now set for 4th July, I will campaign for every vote for…
Since October 2022, the #477 bus has not stopped at Darent Valley Hospital and Bluewater, and many of you have been in touch with me to see what we can do to reinstate these stops.
As you all know, I have consistently argued that Green Belt land must be protected and if a planning application is put in for the Green Belt without community support, the answer should be no.
Last month I met with the brilliant JD O’Brien at West Heath School in Sevenoaks to formally commemorate the “Beelieve” project, which aims to turn unused grassy spaces into a paradise for pollinators by providing food source and habitat…
The current situation concerning roadworks show little signs of improvement, and in and around Sevenoaks in recent days the problem has been absolutely appalling.
Gracious Lane Bridge for many years has been a location where tragically people have attempted to take their lives. As soon as I was elected, I lobbied for safety improvements to take place, and whilst I appreciate the works took a long…
There have been some improvements in Royal Mail deliveries recently, but in certain areas of the constituency the service remains dire, so this week I met with the Minister Kevin Hollinrake MP.
Further to our successful campaign to secure extra trains during the evening rush hour from Charing Cross to Swanley and Otford, I have also received the good news that from 2nd June some trains from Otford and Swanley will also have…
A huge congratulations to Sevenoaks District Council who have been awarded £612,950 from the Swimming Poor Support Fund for new solar panels at EA White Oak Leisure Centre in Swanley, which will reduce energy costs and help cut the…
I was delighted to hear this month that Sevenoaks District Council leader Julia Thornton, Cabinet member Lesley Dyball and council officers, have successfully obtained £40,000 of new, external grant funding on behalf of the local Citizens…
The School Games Mark, is a government-led awards scheme to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition across their school and into the community. And, I am delighted to say that Shoreham Village School and St…
It was an honour to join the passing out parade with Kent Police today. I know everyone there will make outstanding police officers. And, a special shout out to all the female officers, who had an International Women’s Day to remember!
Helping young people gain the skills and qualifications they need to get on in life is a key part of the Conservative plan for economic growth. A good education provides a solid platform that can give all our children the chance to succeed…
Recently I met with Sevenoaks District Council and Swanley Town Council concerning the two alternate sites for the proposed rugby stadium – either side of the M25 close to junction 3. Followed by an online meeting with Chris Holland the…
Women’s safety – both locally and nationally is of vital importance and regular readers of my column will know that tackling violence against women is something I have campaigned on since being elected.
I am delighted that from today the fast line through Otford and Swanley will now have an additional rush hour train - meaning a half-hourly service during the 2 hour morning rush hour period.
It was an absolute pleasure to host four wonderful students from Milestone Academy in Parliament for work experience. They had many excellent questions in the Q&A, ranging from my new role, to local issues including banking in Swanley and…
I do not like to start my column in such a negative way, however I was incredibly angry – as were many of you - to learn last week (without any advanced warning) that a new pricing structure for mid-week off-peak tickets was already in…
I was incredibly angry – as were many of you - to learn last week (without any advanced warning) that a new pricing structure for mid-week off-peak tickets was coming into effect. Indeed, on the day I was told, advance tickets from 4th…