Visiting Grindles Coach Depot Friday, 19 April, 2024 Last week was National Coach Week. Promoted by the Road Haulage Association, this week long celebration focuses on the fantastic work of our coach industry. They have an important role in getting children to school or college and play a vital part in our tourism sector. To mark the occasion, I had the great pleasure of visiting Grindles coach depot in Cinderford. The Grindles brand is synonymous... Local News
New funding for Gunns Mill Furnace in Mitcheldean 30th August 2023 I am very pleased to hear that Historic England has awarded a grant of £31,020 to the Forest of Dean Building Preservation Trust to help repair Gunns Mill... Local News
Improving access to primary care in the Forest of Dean 30th August 2023 Good primary care is the foundation of an effective health system for patients and is the way that most people experience the NHS. Improving general practice... Articles
Visit to Suntory Beverage & Food 29th August 2023 I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Royal Forest Factory in Coleford again - the home base for the production of Lucozade and Ribena. I have been... Local News
Making progress on our promise to halve inflation 23rd August 2023 The latest figures have confirmed that the rate of inflation has fallen to 6.8 per cent, down from 7.9 per cent in June and over 10 per cent at the beginning of... Articles
Tibberton Show 2023 22nd August 2023 On Saturday afternoon, I paid a visit to the annual Tibberton Show at Taynton and Tibberton Village Hall. The weather was kind, after a rain shower in the... Local News
An update on the River Wye 21st August 2023 I recently hosted a meeting between the Friends of the Lower Wye, the Environment Agency (EA) and Welsh Water in Cinderford, to discuss the water quality of the... Local News
An update on our plan to stop the boats 16th August 2023 New figures show the Government continues to make progress on the Prime Minister’s plan to stop the boats: crossings remain down on last year, the legacy asylum... Articles
Summer of Resurfacing 14th August 2023 The summer of resurfacing is here! Please check out the above video from Gloucestershire County Council outlining the work they are doing to strengthen our road... Local News
NAF International Horse Trials 14th August 2023 I recently had the privilege of visiting Hartpury University & College for the NAF International Horse Trials. The event was held in the glorious summer... Local News