Local pools win Government support Thursday, 28 March, 2024 There are few better ways to boost your health and wellbeing than swimming. Lucking we have two brilliant pools locally - Faversham Pools and Maidstone Leisure Centre - but like many pools across the country the last few years haven't been easy for them. Covid, rising energy bills, and a gradual decline in the number of swimmers has left little in the budget for maintenance and improvements. That... Local News
Google Digital Garage comes to Maidstone 13th July 2022 Last week I was delighted to co-host a Google Digital Garage at the Hazlitt Arts Centre in Maidstone. Digital Coaches from Google brought free digital skills... Articles
Brenley Corner gets green light for further work 29th June 2022 The last couple of months have been a reminder of just how bad the traffic at Brenley Corner can get. Operation Brock has pushed our road network to the limit... Articles
Launching my business newsletter 27th June 2022 I’ve launched a new quarterly newsletter for businesses in Faversham and Mid Kent. I’m starting these updates in addition to my surgeries, meetings and visits -... Articles
Commemorating a local war hero 23rd June 2022 We owe so many people a debt of gratitude for their service during the war. Along with those on the front line, there were countless men and women who supported... Articles
More support for electric vehicles 17th June 2022 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. One of the reasons why... Articles
Supporting mental health services for our carers 8th June 2022 Working in healthcare can be stressful at the best of times, but the pandemic tested our local NHS and its staff to their limit. We’re recruiting thousands more... Articles
New plan to tackle noise pollution 7th June 2022 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... Articles
Magna Carta display gets underway 6th June 2022 It’s wonderful that our treasured Magna Carta is now on show for everyone to see. I was delighted to join the Mayor of Faversham (and King Henry VIII!) for the... Articles
Maritime Minister on board for Creek Bridge restoration 26th May 2022 Getting a new Creek Bridge up and running would be a huge boost to Faversham. It’s crucial for regeneration work around the Creek – improving the local... Articles