On Friday, I visited Cobham Free School (CFS) to look at their developing plans for their permanent secondary school site at Munro House, Portsmouth Road, in Cobham. The School have the necessary funding from the Department of Education to relocate the upper junior and senior departments to Munro House. The school plans to move the […]
Read MoreThis week, I have written to Heathrow Airport to nail down local assurances that residents will be protected from increased levels of noise, traffic and air pollution from two proposed changes to how planes fly over our constituency. These are some of the most common and serious issues residents raise with me, and it is […]
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Last Friday, I visited Shooting Stars Children’s Hospice in Hampton, an inspirational organisation that provides palliative and respite care to children and their families across Surrey and London, including families here in Elmbridge. I was briefed by Nigel Harding, Shooting Stars’ CEO, on some of the challenges they face as a charity, and on their […]
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The Dylan Howells Foundation (DHF) was established in 2017 in memory of the late Dylan Howells. Dylan grew up in Molesey and Claygate including sixteen years living in Thames Ditton before passing away in 2016. He was a passionate and talented local sportsman who competed nationally and internationally in Triathlon and Aquathlon, becoming Welsh National […]
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Last Friday, I attended a roundtable lunch discussion in Esher with some of our fantastic local businesses, from Haines Watts accountants in Esher to Hurst Park Automobiles, who specialise in the restoration and sale of classic British cars. The event, organised by Natwest bank, was a great opportunity to engage with local business men and […]
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Today, I had a useful update with Elmbridge Borough Commander, Inspector Dallas McDermott. First, Dallas briefed me on the welcome news that Elmbridge will get an extra 3 police officers as well as a dedicated youth intervention officer. Dallas also gave me an update on the stabbing in Hinchley Wood in January, and progress towards […]
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On Wednesday, I attended ONE Campaign’s Health Heroes Parliamentary Reception to introduce Vreni Oleram. Vreni runs the Esher College Africa Trust, which raises funds to support the Dope School in rural Zimbabwe to help pay school fees for children whose parents have died of HIV/AIDS. The money also helps buy necessities, such as pencils, and […]
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Last night, I went along to a reception at the House of Commons to congratulate Nick Stevens and Adam Curtis of Kingston and Elmbridge Junior Snorkellers Club (KEJSC) on their £10,000 award from the Aviva Community Fund. The Club was awarded the money last year and the prize money will allow KEJSC to buy a […]
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On Friday, I met with Angeline Gore (pictured) and Charlotte Waldron from the inspirational not-for-profit social enterprise Browns Community Services. Ms Gore, the Chief Executive, briefed me on how the organisation provides bespoke social care for vulnerable adults across Surrey and Berkshire, including here in Elmbridge. Browns works with individuals - from young victims of […]
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Last week, I attended the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the River Thames, which included a discussion on the issue of illegally moored boats along the river. This is a growing and frustrating problem for local residents, particularly those who live along the Thames in Molesey. The meeting was a good opportunity to hear […]
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