I’m working hard to get Faversham’s swing bridge back up and running.
Local campaigners and I are determined that Peel Ports should pay for the repairs, and we’re asking for the Department for Transport’s help to make that happen.
Last Friday I brought together representatives from Kent County Council, Faversham Town Council, the Faversham Society and the Faversham Creek Trust for an update meeting.
KCC updated us on their ongoing discussions with the Department for Transport to find a way to restore the bridge to full working order, and I'm now going to schedule a meeting with the new Maritime Minister, Lord Davies of Gower, to continue making the case that Peel Ports must play its part in this.
We also discussed Government funding opportunities that may be available to help fund some of the necessary works and they plan to meet again in the New Year.
Getting the bridge working will be a huge boost for the town and we want to get it sorted as soon as possible.
