Gloucestershire benefits from over £7 million as the Government extends the Household Support Fund 1st March 2023 The Government has recently announced the new Household Support Fund Allocations for Local Authorities across England. Gloucestershire County Council will... Articles
FoD Levelling Up Fund Bid Quarterly Programme Board Meeting 24th February 2023 This morning, I was pleased to attend the Quarterly Programme Board Meeting for the Forest of Dean Levelling Up Fund at The Growth Hub in Mitcheldean. I joined... Local News
Welcoming the Ukrainian Ambassador to the Forest of Dean 23rd February 2023 Last month I had the honour of welcoming the Ukrainian ambassador to the United Kingdom, Vadym Prystaiko, to the Forest of Dean. I took the ambassador to Lydney... Local News
Government provides £60 million boost to green maritime tech, including in the South West 22nd February 2023 The UK’s race to decarbonise the maritime sector has been given another vital boost, with £60 million in government funding distributed to innovative companies... Articles
Visit to Coalway Junior School 17th February 2023 It was a pleasure to visit Coalway Junior School today. I was shown round the school by representatives of the school council and answered questions from... Local News
National Apprenticeships Week 2023 15th February 2023 Last week was National Apprenticeships Week. The annual event celebrates and promotes the fantastic benefits which apprenticeships offer both learners and... Articles
Mythbusting the Environment Act 8th February 2023 It has been brought to my attention that Extinction Rebellion have displayed signs around the Forest of Dean claiming that I “voted to block a law requiring... Articles
Mental Health Services Bolstered by £150 Million Government Funding, including over £500,000 for Gloucestershire 1st February 2023 Anyone experiencing a mental health emergency will benefit from more tailored emergency care and support in the community through specialised mental health... Articles
Cannop Ponds - Forestry England report & public engagement sessions 31st January 2023 As many people will be aware, Forestry England have recently published a document entitled “Cannop Ponds: The Next Chapter – January 2023” This presentation... Local News