Funding boost for local schools Monday, 16 May, 2022 I’m delighted that two local schools in Faversham and Mid Kent are getting funding to upgrade their buildings. Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School and Sheldwich Primary School have both been successful in the latest round of funding from the Condition Improvement Fund (CIP). The CIP was set up to keep eligible academy, sixth-form college, and voluntary aided school buildings in good working order. I... Articles
Promoting walking and cycling in Kent 31st March 2022 Many of us discovered the benefits of walking and cycling during the pandemic. As we recover from Covid, I’m determined to make it easier for people to walk and... Articles
Small business roundtable meetings get underway 30th March 2022 Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy. That’s clear to see in Faversham where shops, traders, and pubs are the beating heart of the town. Last week... Articles
Shepway regeneration in full swing 29th March 2022 Last week, I met the new Chief Executive of Golding Homes, Steph Goad, for an update on the housing association’s regeneration plans for Shepway. Cambridge... Articles
Spring Statement helps tackle cost of living 24th March 2022 These are difficult times – inflation and surging energy bills are putting a squeeze on households and businesses across the country. Our Spring Statement helps... Articles
Extra funding to improve access to culture 22nd March 2022 Extra funding is available to support local culture through our Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund. Over the last 20 years, the Fund has supported 415... Articles
Local residents must have their say on Lenham Heath development 21st March 2022 New homes can change the look and feel of a place, so it’s vital we get decisions about development right. This is particularly true at Lenham Heath where there... Articles
Returning Maidstone Apprenticeship Fair is bigger than ever! 18th March 2022 It was fantastic to have the Maidstone Apprenticeship Fair back up and running this year at Maidstone Leisure Centre! I set this Fair up back in 2018 along with... Articles
An update on Brenley Corner 15th March 2022 I’m continuing to do everything I can to get Brenley Corner the upgrade it desperately needs. On Friday 11 March I hosted the latest in a series of meetings... Articles
Raising housing concerns with the new Minister 10th March 2022 This week I put constituents’ concerns about housing targets to the new Housing Minister, Stuart Andrew MP. There’s no doubt that we need new homes in Kent. I... Articles
