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
Government Plans to Deliver 2.5 Million Dental Appointments 21st February 2024 Everyone who needs NHS dentistry should be able to access it to keep their teeth and mouths healthy, but I know there have been challenges here in the Forest of... Articles
Council's Car Parking Charges - Update 21st February 2024 Tomorrow, the Forest of Dean District Council will meet to vote on their budget and your council tax for 2024/25. At the meeting, the proposals to dramatically... Local News
The Future of Cannop Ponds 21st February 2024 I am very pleased that Forestry England has listened to my constituents’ views, expressed in their consultation on the future of Cannop Ponds. The new plans... Local News
NHS Dental Recovery Plan 16th February 2024 I am pleased to welcome the Government’s announcement of the NHS National Dental Recovery Plan which will benefit my constituents in the Forest of Dean. The... Local News
Local Government Finance Settlement 2024-25 14th February 2024 Last year the Conservative Government was successful in halving inflation from its peak of 11.1 per cent to 4 per cent, however, we recognise that organisations... Articles