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
I'm backing Lenham Nursery expansion 24th May 2022 Finding a good nursery is so important for parents and children. It was great to visit Lenham Nursey last week to talk to some of the Trustees and staff about... Articles
Funding boost for local schools 16th 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... Articles
Key bus routes need to be saved 27th April 2022 Bus services are a lifeline for lots of people. Whether it’s getting to work or school, doctor or dental appointments, or heading into town to meet up with... Articles
Young farmers are the future 21st April 2022 On Easter Saturday I called into Cobtree Young Farmers Club. Farming is a big part of our local economy and at the heart of rural communities across Faversham... Articles
Levelling Up Kent! 20th April 2022 People in Faversham and Mid Kent will be benefitting from our new UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Both Maidstone and Swale Borough Councils have been allocated... Articles
Operation Brock review badly needed 19th April 2022 Like many people, I’ve been stuck in traffic on Kent’s roads over the past couple of weeks. Disruption at the Channel Ports has led to the return of Operation... Articles
An update on Operation Brock 14th April 2022 I know just how awful local roads have been in the last few weeks. I have spent my fair share of time in the queues on the A20 and M2. Following my calls for a... Articles
Extra funding to keep Kent safe 12th April 2022 I’m delighted that the Kent and Medway Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is getting over £5 million in extra funding. The money will be used to tackle crime and... Articles
Funding boost for bus services 11th April 2022 I’m delighted that Kent is getting over £35 million to improve our local bus network. Buses are a lifeline for so many people – whether it’s getting to work or... Articles