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Helen in the Kent countryside

Reversing the decline in biodiversity and nature we've seen across the UK in recent years is one of the most important things we’ll ever do.  

Here in the Garden of England we’re blessed with some of the most beautiful countryside in the world. It's ecologically important, but also sustains so many people’s way of life and wellbeing. It makes people feel connected to where they live, and provides a setting for so many of the wonderful things that we do in our free time.

Two years ago the Government passed the Environment Act - one of the most ambitious environmental programmes of any country on earth. It includes legally binding targets to protect the environment, clean up our air and rivers and boost nature.

Part of the funding was to launch 48 local strategies across the country, and I was in Lenham in October for the launch of ours - Making Space for Nature in Kent and Medway.

Kent County Council have got ideas coming out of their ears, and by teaming up with our them, community groups and charities, I want to kickstart projects across the constituency – and find ways for anyone who wants to get involved.

Keep an eye out on this page for upcoming details and events, and please do get in touch if you've got an idea for a project you want my help with. 

Together we can be the first generation to leave our natural environment in a better place than we inherited it.

News

Helen taking the Cleve Hill fight to Parliament back in 2019

Taking Cleve Hill concerns to the Fire Minister

Wednesday, 25 October, 2023

Four years on from our campaign to Save Graveney Marshes, concerns about Cleve Hill Solar Park haven't gone away.

Helen at the launch of Making Space for Nature

Making space for nature

Thursday, 5 October, 2023

Today I was in Lenham for the launch of an exciting new plan to boost biodiversity and natural habitats in Kent and Medway. 

Our natural environment is one of the greatest treasures we have in this country - nowhere less so than here in the Garden of England. 

Helen and Denise Knights on Whitstable Road

Flooding action for Faversham Rec

Thursday, 31 August, 2023

Flooding can be an absolute disaster, and sadly there are several areas in the constituency we’ve seen it hit recently.

Helen and Housing Secretary Michael Gove

Getting local housing views heard

Monday, 21 August, 2023

Housebuilding is one of the most contentious issues here in Faversham and Mid Kent.

I hear from people all the time who are unhappy about the scale of development locally, as well as people desperate for a house of their own.

Helen at Faversham tip

Save Faversham tip!

Monday, 22 May, 2023

I'm fighting to save Faversham's tip from closure.

Last week Kent County Council published their Household Waste Recycling Centre Review, and we found out that Faversham tip is due to close in all of the options they're considering.  

Litter picking at the Abbey School

Coronation Clean-Up successes!

Thursday, 4 May, 2023

This weekend we will witness the historic Coronation of King Charles III. 

Flood defences in Doddington

Keeping us safe from flooding

Tuesday, 28 March, 2023

Flooding can be an absolute disaster. 

At a recent meeting with Southern Water

Toughening up water company dividends

Tuesday, 21 March, 2023

Water companies shouldn’t be rewarding shareholders while letting the rest of us down.

That's why earlier this month I wrote to the water regulator Ofwat calling on them to start taking enforcement action against water companies that don't link their dividend payments to performance.  

Seeing Dylan's winning design go up

Winning Litter Angels poster takes pride of place

Tuesday, 7 March, 2023

It’s one of my biggest bugbears seeing litter lying around locally.

We live in such a beautiful part of the world, and seeing it spoiled by a thoughtless few is so disappointing. 

Helen at Faversham Rec

Progress on wastewater improvements in Faversham

Wednesday, 27 July, 2022

For too long parts of Faversham have been blighted by flooding.  

Over the past 12 months I’ve been working with Southern Water, Kent County Council, and local councillors to fix problems with our wastewater network.

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