Forest of Dean farmers awarded funding by Farming in Protected Landscapes programme 17th August 2022 This month marks one year since the launch of the Government’s Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme. Given that the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural... Articles
Hartpury International Horse Trials 14th August 2022 A lovely, but very hot, day at the NAF Five Star Hartpury International Horse Trials. The Hartpury Horse Trials have become a renowned fixture in the eventing... Local News
Coleford Health Centre Update 12th August 2022 I am pleased to say that planning permission for the new £5.4m Coleford Health Centre has been granted. This welcome news now means that building work to create... Local News
Homes for Ukraine & Passports 10th August 2022 You may be aware that Parliament is on its Summer recess until the 5th of September. However, contrary to popular belief, this does not mean MPs are on holiday... Articles
Gloucestershire awarded £2 million by the Safer Streets Fund 3rd August 2022 The Safer Streets Fund is a Home Office initiative which allows police forces and local authorities to invest in transformative crime prevention initiatives... Articles
Challenges Ahead 27th July 2022 In last week’s column, I talked about the process in Parliament that was underway to narrow down the number of candidates in the election to replace Boris... Articles
Better Leadership 20th July 2022 A number of constituents have contacted me about the leadership election to replace Boris Johnson. I therefore thought it would be useful to provide Forester... Articles
Construction Underway on Our New Hospital 15th July 2022 It was a pleasure to visit the site of the new multi-million-pound community hospital in Cinderford. The project recently passed an important milestone with the... Local News
Aylburton Carnival 11th July 2022 On Saturday I attended the Aylburton Carnival. The weather was lovely, and it was nice to see so many people out and enjoying the day. I attended the carnival... Local News