£163,812 for Gunns Mill Furnace in Mitcheldean 5th February 2024 I am pleased to hear that Historic England has awarded a further grant of £163,812 to the Forest of Dean Buildings Preservation Trust to carry out urgent... Local News
Meeting with the Leader of Forest of Dean District Council 2nd February 2024 Today, I had a constructive meeting with the Green Party Leader of the Forest of Dean District Council (FODDC) and his two deputies. It was a pleasure to meet... Local News
Pharmacy First 31st January 2024 Community pharmacies play a vital role in our communities and do much more than simply dispense medicine. The Government recognises this and believes that more... Local News
Government funding to improve local sports facilities 29th January 2024 We know that active people are fitter, happier and healthier, which is why the Government has set out its ambitious Get Active Strategy to get over 3.5 million... Local News
Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 27th January 2024 Recently I had the privilege of signing the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment to support Holocaust Memorial Day and honour those who were... Local News
A48 at Minsterworth – Update 26th January 2024 It was a pleasure to chair a round table discussion on road safety on the A48 at Minsterworth today. We held the meeting at The Harvey Centre, and it was a... Local News
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
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