More funding success for local schools Thursday, 18 April, 2024 It's so important to keep school buildings up to date. They're not just bricks and mortar; they're an investment in our community. By keeping them fit for purpose, we're investing in the futures of our students and helping them to reach their full potential. That's what the Government's Condition Improvement Fund is aiming to do. Over several rounds it's been picking projects from across the... Local News
20mph zone will make Faversham a great place to walk and cycle 29th May 2020 A lower speed limit in Faversham could soon become a reality. For the past five years, the 20’s Plenty for Faversham campaign has been leading calls for a lower... Articles
£50 million to get our high streets open again 27th May 2020 Coronavirus has emptied our high streets and forced many businesses to close temporarily or move online. Getting people back into shops is crucial for many... Articles
An extra £2 billion to get us walking and cycling 19th May 2020 Getting more people walking and cycling is so important. It’s a cheaper and greener way to travel and better for our health. There’s never been a better time to... Articles
Kent tips set to re-open 7th May 2020 It’s good news that Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in Kent will be opening again soon. Tips across the country were closed in March as social... Articles
Lenham Heath decision rides roughshod over local views 30th April 2020 It’s hugely disappointing that Maidstone Council has chosen to ignore people’s concerns and endorse plans for a ‘garden village’ at Lenham Heath. The decision... Articles
More money for social care in Kent 29th April 2020 An extra £1.6 billion is being provided by the Government to local authorities to help them respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Councils and volunteer groups... Articles
Lenham Heath ‘garden village’ will cause traffic chaos 28th April 2020 I’ve called on Maidstone councillors to reject plans for 5,000 new homes at Lenham Heath. The proposed development will put even more pressure on local roads... Articles
Supporting local businesses during coronavirus 22nd April 2020 The Government has provided more than £12 billion to local authorities in England to support businesses through the coronavirus outbreak. Maidstone and Swale... Articles
Lower Thames Crossing needs to make life better for motorists in Kent 21st April 2020 I’ve told Highways England that local motorists need to benefit from plans to build a tunnel under the Thames at Gravesend. The Lower Thames Crossing could... Articles