While regularly using our local roads over the last few months, it has been clear to see that there has been a big increase in the number of potholes. I experience them myself, just like my constituents, and while out canvassing most weekends I have had the issue raised with me by residents.
Thanks to the long-term decisions taken by the Conservative Government, this April has seen an exciting package of tax cuts, pay increases and cost of living support that will benefit people across the Forest of Dean.
On the 22nd of March, I announced in my role as Secretary of State for Transport that Gloucestershire County Council will be receiving £5,900,000 to introduce 58 brand-new zero-emission buses across the County.
As some of my constituents will be aware a housing developer named Glynchbrook has recently put forward a proposal to create a new “village”, arguably large enough to be a small town, also called Glynchbrook, comprising up to 3,000 homes between the M50 and A417 at Redmarley.
Coordinated by VisitEngland and taking place from Friday 15 – Sunday 24 March, English Tourism Week is an annual celebration of the tourism industry, highlighting its importance to local economies and promoting the innovation, quality and range of products and services on offer to encourage more
As the Forest’s MP one of the most consistent issues that constituents have raised with me over the last few years is the quality of their internet connection and the work the Government is doing to improve rural connectivity.
Since the beginning of 2023, the Government has been working on five priorities, three of which are economic. To halve inflation, grow the economy and reduce debt.
