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Friday, Jul 25

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Mayor Ben Houchen backs Ranil for Hampshire

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Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen, endorses Ranil, calling him “a bold leader with the drive and experience to get results.”Ben Houchen, the Mayor of Tees Valley and one of the most successful local leaders in the country, has today endorsed…

Sir Andy Street backs Ranil for Hampshire

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Former West Midlands Mayor, Sir Andy Street, throws his weight behind Ranil, praising his experience, energy and plans for Hampshire.Andy Street, the highly respected former Mayor of the West Midlands, has today endorsed Ranil Jayawardena…

Mayor Paul Bristow backs Ranil for Hampshire

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New Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Paul Bristow, throws his support behind Ranil, calling him “a winner.”Paul Bristow — elected as Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough in May 2025 — has endorsed Ranil Jayawardena, praising…

Friday, Feb 7

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Sir Ranil speaks to Reading School

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Reading School invited Sir Ranil Jayawardena to speak to pupils – some of whom hail from north Hampshire – about his time in local and national government, and to answer their challenging questions about serving as a Member of Parliament…

Wednesday, Jan 1

New Year Honours

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Ranil Jayawardena – former Cabinet Minister, Member of Parliament and Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party – was knighted by HM The King in the 2025 New Year Honours list, for political and public service, following a recommendation…

Wednesday, Mar 27

Ranil Jayawardena MP welcomes £201,500 investment for Hart Leisure Centre from Government, sticking to the plan to improve people’s health for a brighter future

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Ranil Jayawardena MP has welcomed the news that Hart Leisure Centre in North East Hampshire will benefit from a £201,500 investment to improve its energy efficiency.

Ranil Jayawardena MP welcomes £201,500 investment for Hart Leisure Centre

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Ranil Jayawardena MP has welcomed the news that Hart Leisure Centre in North East Hampshire will benefit from a £201,500 investment to improve its energy efficiency.The funding is part of the Swimming Pool Support Fund which has invested…

Tuesday, Mar 26

Ranil Jayawardena MP welcomes £26 million of Government funding to support children with SEND across Hampshire

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Ranil Jayawardena MP has welcomed the news that Hampshire is set to benefit from £26,364,528 of funding to make sure children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and alternative provision (AP) receive an education that…

Monday, Mar 25

Ranil Jayawardena MP welcomes new Government funding to Save The Bell pub in Odiham as part of long-term plan to level up the UK

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Ranil Jayawardena MP has welcomed new funding from the Government to the campaign to save The Bell pub in The Bury, Odiham who will receive £995,000 from the expanded £150 million Community Ownership Fund, as part of the Government’s plan…

Friday, Mar 22

Ranil Jayawardena MP welcomes a plan to cut puppy smuggling in North East Hampshire

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Dog lovers in North East Hampshire will soon be assured about the health and welfare of their puppies thanks to a proposed new law.

Thursday, Feb 29

18

Opening Pamber Heath War Memorial Hall

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I was pleased to be invited to cut the ribbon to mark the opening of Pamber Heath’s newly extended War Memorial Hall.

Monday, Feb 26

14

Fixing the roads

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I went to Heckfield to speak to residents about the condition of their road, following recent flooding.

Friday, Feb 23

Toob in Fleet update

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UPDATE: Toob around Dinorben Avenue, Fleet

Tuesday, Feb 6

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Keeping HWRC open

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As you may be aware, Hampshire County Council (HCC) are currently consulting on whether the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) – the tip to you and me – in Hartley Wintney should close.

Monday, Feb 5

15

Farnborough Airport

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Thanks to the over 1,000 of you who completed my survey to share your views on the proposed expansion of Farnborough Airport. That’s a team effort!

Monday, Jan 22

18

St Neots School visit

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It was great visiting St Neots School in Eversley recently, to meet Year 7 and 8 pupils, and their dedicated teachers.

Friday, Jan 19

Addressing Concerns Over Toob's Telegraph Pole Installation in Fleet

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I went to Dinorben Avenue in Fleet to talk to concerned local residents about new telegraph poles proposed to be put in by Toob.

Toob in Fleet

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I went to Dinorben Avenue in Fleet to talk to concerned local residents about new telegraph poles proposed to be put in by Toob.

Wednesday, Jan 17

Hartley Wintney Climate Action

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It was great to meet folks from the Hartley Wintney Climate Action Group. We had a productive discussion about the sensible steps we can all take to secure a sustainable future for our constituency, our country and our planet.

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Helping homeowners

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Having worked in the sector previously, it was good to meet up with the MCS Foundation and discuss how to make our homes of the future even better.

Tuesday, Dec 5

14

Hook Junior School Christmas Performance

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I had a wonderfully festive time visiting Hook Junior School yesterday to watch Year 4’s Christmas production.

Monday, Dec 4

10

Advent service

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Now it feels like Christmas! It was lovely to be with everyone at St Mary's Church, in Hartley Wintney on the first Sunday of Advent once again for the annual candlelit Service. And both daughters enjoyed ringing the bells before and…

Saturday, Dec 2

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Small Business Saturday

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A reminder that it’s Small Business Saturday!

Friday, Dec 1

Small Business Saturday

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To support our local small businesses, both Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and Hart District Council are offering free parking in their council owned car parks.

Thursday, Nov 30

19

Star Council Awards

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Here’s another little piece of good news – two people from our little corner of Hampshire were nominated for the national ‘Star Council’ Awards.

Monday, Nov 27

18

F1 in Schools STEM Challenge World Finalists

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I want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible achievements of Team Nightingale from Robert May's School at the F1 in Schools STEM Challenge World Finals.

Monday, Nov 20

Sasha's Project

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I had the privilege of attending a service of reflection with Sasha’s Project, a beacon of hope for young people facing mental health challenges. Sasha's Project, founded by Councillor Steve and Mrs Angela Forster, is a drop-in crisis…

Friday, Nov 17

12

Flooding issues

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With the heavy rain we’ve had recently, some local people have faced challenges related to sewage and flooding.

Tuesday, Nov 14

17

Thames Water

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Many of you will know that my constituency office is in Odiham, and I am fully aware of the ongoing issue with a mystery sewage smell that has been affecting residents in the Dunleys Hill area. I know this problem has prevented many of you…

Monday, Nov 13

12

Remembrance Sunday

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Today, I had the honour of attending two Remembrance services in our constituency – one in Fleet and another in Odiham. It is right that we reflect, remember, and pay our respects each year to the brave individuals who have sacrificed so…