This week in Westminster... Tuesday, 7 May, 2024 This week, the Westminster news cycle was dominated by discussion of Thursday’s local elections. Pundits and politicians alike have spilled much ink and expended many column inches analysing these results, speculating – often wildly – about what these disparate local stories might tell us about the national picture. In all of this noise, it’s easy to lose sight of the realities of the public mood... Opinions
Good news! £6.7m local investment in new electric vehicle chargepoints 20th March 2024 Charging infrastructure is one of the biggest barriers for many in purchasing an electric vehicle. That’s why it is great news that Hertfordshire will get... Local News
Raising rural broadband needs with local villages set for gigabit boost 18th March 2024 You’ve told me how important it is to secure the highest possible quality broadband for our rural communities. Following the great news that hard to reach homes... Local News
Newsletter 18.03.2024 18th March 2024 Dear Constituent, Our tax-cutting Budget puts an extra £1,250 into the pocket of the average full-time earner in our constituency next year. This week I closed... Newsletters
This week in Westminster…Investing in sewage infrastructure 18th March 2024 Of all the things that make me proud to represent Hitchin & Harpenden, one of the most significant is our beautiful natural environment, including our rare... Opinions
Meeting the Chair of Preston Parish Council 15th March 2024 On Friday I also took the opportunity of being in Preston to meet with the Chair of the local Parish Council. Our beautiful villages are fantastic places to... Local News
Visiting Preston Primary School to hear about their challenges 15th March 2024 Our local schools are at the heart of so many of our rural communities. On Friday I was at Preston Primary School to meet with their headteacher and find out... Local News
Listening to your priorities at my latest village meeting 15th March 2024 Your views shape my work for our communities. On Friday evening I hosted the latest in my series of Town Halls and Village Meetings in a local village. Thank... Local News
Joining Bloor Homes and the Crown Estate to discuss East of Luton 15th March 2024 If Councillors give development at East of Luton the go ahead, I want to make sure it has all the infrastructure we need. The developers have agreed to include... Local News
Meeting the CEO of the Hitchin-based Dyspraxia Foundation 15th March 2024 The Dyspraxia Foundation are a national charity based in Hitchin. On Friday I visited their office to meet with their Chief Executive and find out more about... Local News