Tell me what you think about Swale's Local Plan Monday, 22 February, 2021 Faversham and the surrounding villages face the prospect of 4,000 more houses. Proposed changes to Swale Borough Council’s Local Plan will shape development in the borough until 2038. It’s vital as many residents as possible have a say in its design so that the new Local Plan is one that the whole community can support. All political parties committed to building homes at the last General Election... Articles
Spending on local services in Kent to hit £1.1 billion 4th January 2021 Spending on local services in Kent is set to increase as the Covid-19 pandemic continues. Kent County Council’s budget has been set at just over £1.1 billion... Articles
Brighter days are on the way as we enter 2021 1st January 2021 Many of us will be glad to see the back of 2020. A year that started with such promise, brought hardship and grief in the form of Covid-19. For many, it will be... Articles
Kent farmers to get share of new 30,000 seasonal worker scheme 23rd December 2020 The number of workers allowed to travel to the UK to pick and package fruit and veg will be increased for next year’s harvest. ’m pleased the Seasonal Workers... Articles
New homes must not decimate green spaces 18th December 2020 In my submission to Maidstone Borough Council’s Local Plan consultation, I stressed the need to strike a balance between protecting the countryside and... Articles
Local GPs join vaccine rollout push in Kent 17th December 2020 I’m delighted that local practices are joining hospitals in helping to rollout the vaccine. Those most at risk from the virus in Kent are amongst the first... Articles
And the Christmas card competition winner is... 15th December 2020 I’m delighted to announce the winner of my Christmas card competition this year is Alice Jeffery from Roseacre Junior School. The winning design will feature on... Articles
Another step towards ending lorry fly-parking 14th December 2020 Lorry fly-parking has blighted communities across Kent for far too long. Lorries parked in lay-bys or slip roads can be hugely dangerous to motorists and... Articles
£10 million funding boost for our local NHS 14th December 2020 I’m delighted that hospitals and other healthcare facilities across Kent will be getting over £10 million in extra investment this winter. The funding is part... Articles
Faversham Creek Bridge update 8th December 2020 I recently brought together representatives from Kent County Council, Faversham Town Council, the Faversham Society and the Faversham Creek Trust to discuss... Articles
