Visiting the Home Builders Federation’s ‘Skills Showcase’ Monday, 18 March, 2024 Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Home Builders Federation’s (HBF) ‘Skills Showcase’ hosted in Parliament. The event highlighted the ongoing efforts of the HBF and local companies such as MF Freeman to develop the workforce needed to construct high-quality and energy-efficient new homes. It was great to chat with Jack, a trainee quantity surveyor at MF Freeman, about his career... Local News
My Column on the Spring Budget 2024 13th March 2024 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... Articles
Responding to the Cheltenham, Gloucester and Tewkesbury Strategic Local Plan 12th March 2024 As many will know the Forest of Dean constituency contains the council ward of Highnam with Haw Bridge, which falls within the Tewkesbury Borough Council area... Local News
Spring Budget 2024 6th March 2024 The last few years have not been easy for the British economy. We have faced the legacy of Covid, war in Ukraine and the Middle East. These challenges have made... Local News
Welcoming Gloucestershire County Council’s Ambitious 2024/25 Budget 6th March 2024 Recently Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) approved its budget for the 2024/25 financial year which will see an investment of more than £616 million in local... Articles
Visiting the Army Apprentices College Heritage Centre 1st March 2024 It was a pleasure to visit the Army Apprentices College and Beachley Old Boys Association Heritage Centre today. It was lovely to have been shown round the... Local News
Local Bus Services to be Expanded 29th February 2024 I am delighted to hear that because of funding from the Department for Transport, which I lead as Secretary of State, several Stagecoach services operating... Local News
Backing British farmers 28th February 2024 Farming is a major source of employment and an important part of community life for many in the Forest of Dean. The Government and I want to do all we can to... Articles
Marking the Second Anniversary of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine 24th February 2024 Today marks the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and I would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm both my own and the... Local News
FODDC Votes to Increase Parking Charges by 100% 23rd February 2024 Last night the Forest of Dean District Council voted to increase every car parking charge except the first hour by 100%. The Green Party, the Labour Party and... Local News