£150,000 boost for arts and culture in Faversham and Mid Kent 6th April 2021 More local arts and culture groups are benefitting from Government support during the pandemic. Nearly £400 million in funding has been allocated to arts and... Articles
Update on Faversham Creek Bridge 30th March 2021 On Friday 26 March, I brought together representatives from Kent County Council, Faversham Town Council, the Faversham Society and the Faversham Creek Trust to... Articles
Helping our high streets recover 24th March 2021 The pandemic has been tough on our high streets and village centres. But as we continue to make progress in controlling the virus – and our vaccine rollout... Articles
Clearing up Kent's roads 24th March 2021 The amount of litter on some of Kent’s roads is shocking. It’s horrible seeing waste lying on the side of the road. It’s bad for the environment, spoils our... Articles
More trade means more jobs with better wages at home 16th March 2021 New research shows that around 7,600 jobs in Faversham and Mid Kent are supported by exports. The research, commissioned by the Department for International... Articles
New powers to tackle unauthorised encampments 15th March 2021 We have some wonderful countryside in Faversham and Mid Kent, but the woods and fields around us are a living and working environment. I'm pleased the... Articles
Funding boost to tackle serious violence in Kent 10th March 2021 Kent Police are getting an extra £637,000 to tackle serious violent crime, including knife crime and murder. This is a part of a £130.5 million funding package... Articles
Budget gives hope for better days ahead 3rd March 2021 This Budget builds on our determination to save lives and livelihoods during the pandemic. No peacetime Government has ever provided this much support to get us... Articles
Fixing bottlenecks in Maidstone 3rd March 2021 People in Maidstone are fed up of sitting in traffic jams. I’ve called for action to tackle congestion in the town to be a top priority, so I’m pleased to see a... Articles