Local election results Wednesday, 12 May, 2021 Now that the counting of votes is over in the Forest of Dean, I thought a summary of the results of last week’s elections would be useful. Overall, the Conservatives have retained control of Gloucestershire County Council under Cllr Mark Hawthorne’s leadership which is very welcome news so that we can deliver on our priorities to resurface roads, invest in schools, infrastructure and full fibre... Local News
Queen's Speech 2021 11th May 2021 Earlier today, Her Majesty The Queen delivered the Queen’s Speech – setting out measures the Government intends to pass in the coming Parliamentary session. A... Westminster News
Daily Telegraph: The brilliant vaccine rollout means we can speed up our route out of lockdown 10th May 2021 Last week saw around 48 million people across England, Scotland and Wales get a chance to vote in the biggest set of local and regional elections for several... Articles
Discussing Housing and Planning with Constituents 6th May 2021 Last week, I met with the No New Towns planning action group, by Zoom, to discuss the District Council’s mooted plan to build several thousand houses near... Articles
Visiting Wyedean School 5th May 2021 Last week, I made another visit to Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre in Sedbury. I met first with the Senior Leadership Team and Head Governor to discuss... Local News
UK Climate Leadership 28th April 2021 Last week, on Earth Day, the UK Government attended the Leaders Summit on Climate. President Biden opened the summit by announcing that the US will target... Articles
Meeting Gloucestershire Police 23rd April 2021 Today I had a very productive meeting with the Chief Constable of Gloucestershire Constabulary, Rod Hansen, and Assistant Chief Constable, Rhiannon Kirk, along... Local News
Visiting Cinderford's Stock Sweepers 22nd April 2021 Recently I had the pleasure of visiting Stock Sweepers based at Forest Vale Industrial Estate in Cinderford and talking with owner, Jeff Stock, about the... Local News
Visiting The Red Hart at Blaisdon 19th April 2021 On Friday, I visited The Red Hart Inn at Blaisdon, a beautiful country inn in the heart of my constituency. Here I am pictured with the proprietor Sharon... Local News
Paying Tribute 14th April 2021 I am sure many across the Forest of Dean, the country and the world are joining me in mourning the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of... Articles
