This week, I was delighted to learn that 10 of our great local primary schools in Esher and Walton have seen an increase in the proportion of pupils achieving the expected standard (or above) in reading, writing and mathematics at Key Stage 2 level (Year 6). These great results are a testament to the hard […]
Read MoreAt the start of the year, the Environment Agency revealed proposals to update and enhance the Lower Mole Flood Alleviation Scheme, which protects local homes and businesses from flooding. Since its inception in 1989, the Scheme has provided protection to low-lying areas in Molesey, Esher and Hersham by controlling the flow of water via 3 […]
Read MoreLast Friday, I went to Claygate Primary School to help pupils plant five saplings which were donated as part of the Queens Commonwealth Canopy initiative. The Queens Commonwealth Canopy is a collaborative effort, set up by Frank Field MP, Sainsbury’s and The Woodland Trust to establish a network of forest conservation projects across the Commonwealth, […]
Read MoreAt the end of last week, the government announced that Surrey police will receive up to an extra £17.6 million next year to support local policing. This includes an extra £3.9 million from central government, and the potential of a further £13.8 million from the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) precept. It would represent an […]
Read MoreToday, I visited Walton Community Hospital, part of Central Surrey Health (CSH), a social enterprise that provides a variety of health and care services in the community. Walton Community Hospital has 38 beds meaning it is able to care for patients, most of whom are elderly and have been referred from their GP or hospital (mostly […]
Read MoreThis week, I received confirmation from Heathrow that, following my representations, they will host an additional event in the constituency for their upcoming consultation on expansion. Heathrow are holding the second stage of their airspace redesign consultation in January of 2019. The consultation will ask for views on the proposed flight paths from the expanded […]
Read MoreYesterday, I wrote a column for The Sunday Telegraph about why I will vote against the Prime Minister’s deal onTuesday, but how we can still make a success of Brexit. This current deal would weaken our negotiating position with the EU and leave us bound indefinitely by EU-imposed rules. Rather, the UK should return to […]
Read MoreToday, I went down to Tesco in West Molesey to support their Christmas food collection for people in need this Christmas. The West Molesey store was one of 2,600 Tesco stores across the country taking part in the 11th annual food collection, encouraging shoppers to donate long-life foods to help support people who might otherwise […]
Read MoreThe Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced that Surrey County Council (SCC) will receive an extra £11 million of funding for social care in the coming year. The money is part of the £1 billion package from the government to help local authorities to support the most vulnerable in our communities announced […]
Read MoreToday, I’ve written an article for The Daily Telegraph on the substance of the Brexit deal, why it is flawed, and what we should do next… You can access the article here.
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