Environmental improvements

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

Save Faversham tip!

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.   I've started a petition for residents who are ag

Coronation Clean-Up successes!

This weekend we will witness the historic Coronation of King Charles III.  It's such a special occasion, and not one that comes along very often.

Keeping us safe from flooding

Flooding can be an absolute disaster.  There's no doubt that in recent years we've had more unpredictable weather, and a higher number of heavy downpours. Making sure our local flood defences stand up to the test is so important, and can even stopping someone's life being turned upside down.

Toughening up water company dividends

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.

Winning Litter Angels poster takes pride of place

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.  That's why each year I run a competition for local primary schools to design anti-littering posters, in partnersh

More support for electric vehicles

Moving to cleaner and greener transport is vital if we’re going to meet our net-zero targets, as well as saving people money on fuel.

New plan to tackle noise pollution

Traffic is one thing, but from time-to-time ear-splitting engines shatter the peace in a town or village. I know there are some places that suffer particularly badly – including Ospringe, where the A2 goes through the village. That’s why I’ve applied for the junction between Ospringe Street and Lo

Young farmers are the future

On Easter Saturday I called into Cobtree Young Farmers Club. Farming is a big part of our local economy and at the heart of rural communities across Faversham and Mid Kent. Young Farmers Clubs do a fantastic job in getting young people interested in farming – they’re not only a lot of fun but also

Action on storm sewage discharges

I’m determined to tackle the storm sewage discharges that are polluting our local rivers and coastline. Last year I helped secure £2 million of investment in the Faversham Wastewater Treatment Works.