My view on the 'Glynchbrook' settlement proposal 28th March 2024 As some of my constituents will be aware a housing developer named Glynchbrook has recently put forward a proposal to create a new “village”, arguably large... Local News
English Tourism Week 2024 23rd March 2024 Coordinated by VisitEngland and taking place from Friday 15 – Sunday 24 March, English Tourism Week is an annual celebration of the tourism industry... Local News
Meeting with Highnam Parish Council 22nd March 2024 This morning I met with Cllr Charlie Coats and Cllr Nick Cook, Chair and Vice Chair of Highnam Parish Council. Amongst other issues, we discussed the recent... Local News
Visiting the Home Builders Federation’s ‘Skills Showcase’ 18th 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... Local News
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
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
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