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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...

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...

Today I had a very productive meeting with the Chief Constable of Gloucestershire Constabulary, Rod Hansen, and Assistant Chief Constable, Rhiannon Kirk, along...

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...

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...

Back in October, I met with Cllr Alan Preest, Lydney’s Town, District and County Councillor, and Forest of Dean constituent Sarah Taylor Phillips to discuss...

I’m pleased that Gloucestershire County Council’s Conservative administration, ably led by Cllr Mark Hawthorne, has committed extra funding to protect children...

Receiving my Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine from Angie and the welcoming team at the Forest of Dean vaccine hub in Cinderford today. In 2-3 weeks, I’ll join more...

Throughout the pandemic, I have been in regular contact with local businesses across the Forest of Dean – visiting them in person (when such a thing was allowed...