Council's Parking Hike Proposals 16th January 2024 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... Local News
Strikes against Houthi military targets: 12 January 2024 12th January 2024 Last night the Royal Air Force, in co-operation with our American allies, carried out targeted strikes against military facilities used by Houthi rebels in... Local News
New Guidance for Schools for Gender-Questioning Children 3rd January 2024 Just before Christmas, the Department for Education, working closely with the Government’s Equality Hub, published comprehensive guidance for teachers on how... Articles
Looking back on 2023 27th December 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. Last week, in my... Articles
Inflation falls to 3.9% 22nd December 2023 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. There is still plenty more... Local News
Merry Christmas 20th December 2023 I want to start my column this week by passing on my thanks to Alia, aged 8, from Soudley Primary School for her winning entry to my Christmas card competition... Articles
Speaking with the 1st Ruspidge Brownies and 2nd Cinderford Guides 17th December 2023 I am very honoured to have received my UK Parliament Week Girlguiding badge. Something I didn’t think I would ever achieve! I would like to say a big thank you... Local News
An update on Lydney Harbour 15th December 2023 Today I visited Lydney Harbour to learn more about the work the Environment Agency (EA) is doing in safeguarding and enhancing this much-loved facility. I, like... Local News
Cutting Immigration 13th December 2023 The pandemic and the impact of conflict like the war in Ukraine has led to unprecedented levels of immigration to the UK. Net migration in the year to June 2023... Articles