This 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, the House of Commons voted by 415 votes to 119 to designate the airports National Policy Statement (NPS). This clears the way for Heathrow to begin the process of applying for planning permission for the construction of its third runway. I voted in favour for local and national reasons. I support the expansion of […]
Read MoreOver the past few months, I have received an increase in the number of concerns raised by constituents around the performance of South Western Railway (SWR). As a commuter myself, I understand these frustrations. So, alongside a number of other MPs, I have raised concerns with the Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling. In […]
Read MoreAs a commuter, I recognise the importance of our local rail links into London. So I am pleased that, following my representations, South Western Rail (SWR) has dropped plans to remove a peak morning service from Walton-on-Thames into Waterloo in the timetable beginning in December 2018. Given the demand pressures on local commuter services, it […]
Read MoreI am grateful that Heathrow took up my suggestion of holding some local consultation events in Elmbridge, giving residents the opportunity to voice their concerns around noise levels and broader issues related to the proposed expansion. Today, Heathrow were down in Imber Court in Molesey. On 12 March they will be at the Cecil Hepworth […]
Read MoreOn Friday, I met with residents of Bowes Road in Walton to listen to their concerns about the volume and speed of traffic in the area. The on-site meeting was organised by Bowes Road resident Bardia Dorudi who has set up a petition to increase safety on the road, particularly around the speed and acceleration […]
Read MoreI welcome the news that Heathrow has launched two new consultations asking for local feedback on the latest plans for the airport’s expansion. These consultations are important opportunities for residents in Elmbridge to secure the legally enforceable and independently monitored noise and air quality limits. The first consultation will enable the public to comment on […]
Read MoreToday, as the local constituency MP for Esher & Walton, I met with Transport Minister Baroness Sugg to discuss Heathrow expansion. In the meeting, I registered local concerns that have been raised with me about noise levels, air quality and future congestion, and I was grateful for an update on the recently published Heathrow Expansion […]
Read MoreThis morning, I caught up with Molesey candidates for Elmbridge Borough Council 2018 elections Paul Wood and Steve Bax, pictured with me below. We discussed four main issues. First, we discussed long term solutions to the issue of slumboats on the River Thames in the Molesey area. In August this year, I wrote to the […]
Read MoreToday, I announced the government will be bringing forward legislation to raise the maximum sentence for dangerous driving to life imprisonment, and creating a new offence of causing serious injury by careless driving. You can read the full announcement here, and it was reported here.
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