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Government funding to improve local sports facilities

We know that active people are fitter, happier and healthier, which is why the Government has set out its ambitious Get Active Strategy to get over 3.5 million people more active by 2030, including 1 million young people.

Holocaust Memorial Day 2024

Recently I had the privilege of signing the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment to support Holocaust Memorial Day and honour those who were murdered during the Holocaust.

A48 at Minsterworth – Update

It was a pleasure to chair a round table discussion on road safety on the A48 at Minsterworth today.

We held the meeting at The Harvey Centre, and it was a great opportunity to listen to many of the concerns that residents have over this stretch of road.

Cutting taxes for 27 million working people

Taking the long-term, difficult decisions to halve inflation and strengthen the economy means the Government is now able to cut personal taxes and reward hard work across the country.

Council's Parking Hike Proposals

There are only days left to respond to the Forest of Dean District Council’s budget consultation – and all residents should take the opportunity to have their say.

New Guidance for Schools for Gender-Questioning Children

Just before Christmas, the Department for Education, working closely with the Government’s Equality Hub, published comprehensive guidance for teachers on how best to support pupils questioning their gender in schools.

Looking back on 2023

I hope that all of my constituents had a lovely Christmas and are enjoying a restful period with friends and family before the New Year.

Inflation falls to 3.9%

Last year inflation reached 11.1 per cent.

New figures show that it is now down to 3.9 per cent and at its lowest point since 2021.