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
Meeting the Maritime Minister about Faversham's swing bridge 13th December 2022 Faversham's swing bridge has been out of action for far too long. Getting it working again could give our town - especially the area around the creek - a real... Local News
My 2022 Christmas card winner 12th December 2022 Each December brings one of the highlights of my year - judging my annual Christmas card competition! Every year I invite primary schools from across the... Local News
Cash boost to get people home from hospital 1st December 2022 After a stay in hospital, people should be recovering in the best place for them. Very often that’s at home or in residential care, but sometimes patients can... Local News
Meeting my MP HERo 22nd November 2022 Last week I met my MP HERo Denise Kesson in Parliament. MP HERoes lets MPs nominate female entrepreneurs in their constituency for outstanding achievements or... Local News
The Chancellor sets out his Autumn Statement 18th November 2022 These are difficult economic times. Covid followed by Putin’s war in Ukraine has meant that all around the world inflation is making people poorer. Here in the... Westminster News
Funding boost for community transport 2nd November 2022 I know how tough it can be to get around in rural places like Faversham and Mid Kent. While many people choose to drive, that's clearly not an option for... Local News
Jobcentre events arrive in Faversham 31st October 2022 I've been campaigning for years to get a Jobcentre outreach post in Faversham. For some residents, getting to the Jobcentre in Sittingbourne often created the... Local News
Hosting my cost of living roundtables 27th October 2022 Everyone is being hit with the rising cost of living at the moment. But for some families, even doing everything right, it’s becoming increasingly hard to make... Local News
New Brock Replacement Taskforce would end motorway misery 10th October 2022 People are fed up of the disruption caused by Operation Brock. This year alone has seen two long spells of the barrier being in place – causing misery to... Articles