Forest of Dean schools to benefit from the highest real terms spending on schools in history 14th December 2022 The Conservative Government is providing a share of £500 million for energy efficiency upgrades for schools and colleges in the Forest of Dean. The extra... Articles
Visit to Severnbanks Primary School 9th December 2022 This morning I had the pleasure of visiting Severnbanks Primary School in Lydney. I was given an excellent tour of the school by the Head Boy and Head Girl, who... Local News
Success for Wye MPs in making water companies pay to clean up our rivers 7th December 2022 Last Autumn I wrote to the then Chief Secretary to the Treasury, alongside three other Conservative MPs who have the River Wye run through their constituencies... Articles
Business Secretary recognises Forest of Dean businesses to mark Small Business Saturday 3rd December 2022 Today is Small Business Saturday, a grassroots campaign which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and support small... Local News
Visit to Gloucestershire Constabulary Operations Centre 2nd December 2022 This morning I paid a visit to the recently redeveloped Gloucestershire Constabulary Operations Centre at Bamfurlong, near Cheltenham. Along with other... Local News
Update: Stagecoach Services in the Forest of Dean 30th November 2022 Over the last few weeks, I have been contacted by several of my constituents regarding changes to the Stagecoach service in the Forest of Dean. I know that... Local News
Farm visit and the Farming Innovation Programme 25th November 2022 A hugely important part of my job as the Forest’s local MP is to look out for and engage with our farming community. I had a very informative and useful visit... Local News
The Autumn Statement 23rd November 2022 Last Thursday, the Chancellor set out his Autumn Statement and the Government’s plan to restore economic stability, protect key public services, help control... Westminster News
New Government funding for Cinderford’s Artspace and Gloucestershire’s libraries 16th November 2022 The Department for Culture, Media and Sport and Arts Council England have just announced their 2023 – 2026 Investment programme which will see 990 organisations... Articles