Better GP services in Parkwood I know there are particular concerns about getting a GP appointment in Parkwood. That’s why I’m carrying out a survey to find out more about your experiences at...
A new creek bridge for Faversham Restoring Faversham's swing bridge is not just needed to help people get around the town, it's also vital for regeneration work around the creek. As an ancient...
Stop Lenham Heath Development I'm shocked at the scale of the Lenham Heath 'garden village' being proposed by Maidstone Borough Council and concerned about how close it is to villages nearby...
Protecting Graveney Marshes I’m worried that plans for a solar farm will cover Graveney marshes, harming wildlife and changing the landscape beyond recognition. Solar energy is important...
Fairer funding for Kent's schools Our children deserve the best education this country has to offer. We have many excellent and good schools in Kent, but it’s becoming harder for those schools to maintain the standard of education they are offering because of the way they are funded nationally.
Ban lorry fly-parking Lorries parking on residential roads, lay-bys, verges and other inappropriate places is a blight on parts of Kent. I'm campaigning for more parking spaces and tougher fines when drivers break the rules.
Better broadband for people in Headcorn Superfast broadband is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. Whether you’re running a business, staying in touch with family, doing homework or paying your bills, a quick and reliable internet connection is essential. But parts of Kent, including Headcorn, are getting left behind.
Making train travel more accessible I'm determined to improve people's experience of rail travel in Kent. This includes fairer fares so people have the option of flexible season tickets and proper compensation when something goes wrong. We also need to make our trains and stations more user friendly for people who are less mobile, including disabled people and parents with pushchairs.
Control expansion of Gypsy and Traveller sites Kent has a long tradition of welcoming travellers and they are a valued part of our community. However in some areas, particularly around the villages of Headcorn, Ulcombe and Staplehurst, there has been such quick and uncontrolled growth of traveller sites that the permanent residents feel there is one rule for them and another for Travellers.