Defending Our Countryside

Helen in a field.

Our countryside is under attack.

 Across Faversham & Mid Kent, more than 20,000+ new houses are planned. At the same time, damaging policies are forcing farmers to sell up and rural enterprises to close, while fly-tipping is harming wildlife and spoiling our area.

 We need a strong voice in Parliament to defend our rural way of life and that’s exactly what I provide.

News

Holding the Housing Minister to account on Heathlands

If the Heathlands development goes ahead it is crucial that the commitments made as part of the planning process are delivered by the developers Too often promises are made by developers at planning stage and then broken a few years later.

Can our local roads support 8,000+ new homes?

The proposed Highsted Park development will bring more than 8,000 new homes to a remote rural area and I – like local residents – am concerned about the pressure it’ll bring to the road network. So I recently sat down with National Highways to ask them how they’re preparing for this possibility

Getting answers on battery safety at Cleve Hill Solar

As you know, I secured a debate in Parliament on the impact of Cleve Hill Solar Park on communities in Faversham and Mid Kent.After my debate, I followed-up with the Secretary of State for a clearer answer on who it is exactly that will be inspecting the batteries before they are switched on.

Backing the Stop Highsted Park Action Group

On Sunday 9 February I joined campaigners in Teynham Village Hall to do my bit to halt this development. As the decision-making powers have been snatched from Swale Borough Council at the behest of my Labour neighbour MP, I will also keep voicing your concerns directly to the Government.

Deputy Prime Minister must safeguard our farmland

 I want assurances that the Deputy Prime Minister will safeguard our farmlandI have sent a letter to the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government: the Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP.In it I press for assurances that the protection of agricult