Like most people I have been appalled to read the recently published stories about the terrible conditions in which the builders and workers in Qatar who are constructing the infrastructure that will support the 2022 Fifa World Cup in that country, are being subjected to. It is shocking to hear about their lack of basic […]
On Tuesday I visited the children’s centre in New Romney with Cllr Jenny Whittle, the cabinet member for children’s services on Kent County Council. We were met by the manager Sandi Mortimer, and had the chance to discuss its work with the parents who use it. I’d asked Jenny Whittle to join me in visiting […]
It was great to see so many people attending the Folkestone Jobs fair at The Quarterhouse in Tontine Street, last week. People were queuing to enter at 10am and we had a busy stream of visitors throughout the day. We believe that over 600 jobseekers visited the fair, and the employers I spoke to during […]
The Bradstone Association, the dynamic residents group chaired by David Taylor, has been promoting a number of excellent projects to improve the appearance of their neighbourhood in central Folkestone, and to bring the community together. Last year I was honoured to be asked to open Philippa Goddard's stunning end of terrace mural in Bradstone Road. […]
On Thursday next week I will be holding a jobs fair at The Quarterhouse in Folkestone. The event is running from 10am until 3pm and is open to everyone who is looking for a work or a new opportunity. I am grateful to Shepway Council, Saga, Jackson's Fencing and Lydd Airport for their support for […]
It is a simple fact that the current west coast mainline, the main rail artery connecting London with Birmingham and Manchester, cannot cope with the projected future demand of passengers and that there has to be major investment in new capacity. This additional capacity cannot be found be with tweaks to the existing network, but […]
For many families the arrival of September is a very important time of the year. Hundreds of children will be having their much anticipated first day at school. For others there will be the transition to the bigger world of secondary school with all its challenges and opportunities. I would like to wish everyone who […]
The Californian technology entrepreneur and the man who has literally written the book on how to run a successful new business in the creative and digital sector was in Folkestone last week for the launch of his School for Creative Start-ups in East Kent. Doug Richard, who has also been one of the Dragons on […]
The Californian technology entrepreneur and the man who has literally written the book on how to run a successful new business in the creative and digital sector was in Folkestone last week for the launch of his School for Creative Start-ups in East Kent. Doug Richard, who has also been one of the Dragons on […]
Sarah and I were delighted to attend the Hythe Venetian fete last Wednesday. We all enjoyed a perfect evening and congratulations are well deserved for John Schoner and his committee, and everyone involved in putting on the event. The crowds, and residents of Hythe, also enjoyed a spectacular fireworks display sponsored by the Roger De […]