The Operation Stack restrictions were finally lifted from our roads at the weekend but the work on a long term solution to this problem continues. Last week, along with Kent MPs Charlie Elphicke, Damian Green and Tracey Crouch, I met with the Roads Minister John Hayes to press him to lead an urgent government review […]
EDF energy has confirmed this week that Dungeness B nuclear power station will continue its operating life until at least 2028; an extension of 10 years to its current license. Nuclear power at Dungeness has been, and will remain, a major part of our local economy, and this is particularly good news for Romney Marsh. […]
If you want to know how the economy is doing, look out for the number of white vans on our streets. New figures released last week by the motor industry revealed the highest level of registrations of new commercial vehicles and vans for seven years; and an eleven per cent increase on the previous year. […]
Join me on the 28th February as I lead a community walk form the lighthouse in Dungeness all the way across Shepway to the Step Short memorial arch in Folkestone. For more information about the walk, why I'm supporting this particular charity and the chance to donate, click on the image below and you'll go through to […]
With 2015 well underway, and as we are making and following our resolutions for the new year, I would like to ask for your help with an event I am organising later next month. On Saturday 28th February I will be leading a community walk along the coast, from the lighthouse at Dungeness to the Step […]
As 2014 passes we can look back on a year to remember for our area. A particular high point came on 4th August with the visit of Prince Harry to Folkestone to dedicate the Step Short First World War centenary memorial arch. Folkestone’s significant and appropriate marking of this important anniversary was shown around the world […]