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Keep free on street parking for our town centres

Parking should continue to be free for those who want to visit and shop in our town centres. Free time-limited on street parking in the centre of Folkestone, Sandgate, Hythe and New Romney - as it is now - encourages people to use and support local businesses at a time when they are recovering from […]

Powers must come back to Britain from Europe

Europe has been the dominant issue in the House of Commons this week, both with growing concerns about the crisis in the eurozone and Monday’s debate on a motion calling for a referendum on our membership of the European Union. I know where I stand on Europe. I believe that we should be members of […]

The EU: In, out or shake it all about?

On Monday 24th October the House of Commons will debate a motion calling for a referendum on Britain’s membership of the European Union. This is a multiple choice, ‘in, out or shake it all about’ referendum. I have copied the motion in full below. “The House calls upon the Government to introduce a Bill in […]

Young people focused on success

Last Friday I was delighted to accept the invitation of the Mayor of New Romney, Councillor Roger Joynes, to take part in a question and answer session with young people from the Romney Marsh area. The event was held in New Romney’s historic town hall and was part of local democracy week. During this week […]

Recognition for local volunteers

The work of volunteers is the backbone of every strong society and we are fortunate locally to have so many individuals and organisations who give up their time to help others. All of this work deserves recognition, but it is matter for particular local pride when any organisation from our community receives a national award. […]

Government to support business lending

This week started at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester where I was able to introduce the competition we have organised to promote start up businesses from across the country. From talking to the businesses involved with the ‘Start-up Hub’ there is a strong importance attached to Government helping to ensure good quality business infrastructure, […]

Conservative Creative Network website launched

CACIN is the 'Conservative Arts and Creative Industries Network', which I helped to launch in May 2009 and I am also its Chairman. The Network holds regular networking events for people who work right across the creative industries, along with MPs, Ministers and policy advisors who have a strong interest in this area. This evening […]

Growth and the creative economy

Today I am speaking at a fringe event at the Conservative Party conference on the importance of the creative industries to growth in our economy. This event has been organised by the think tank Reform and is being held at the Radisson Hotel, in the Stanley Livingstone Suite at 6pm. I have set out below […]

Introducing the 'Start-up Hub'

We all know that small and start up businesses are part of the life blood of our economy and a key driver in growth. However, as well as talking about how government policy can support new businesses I wanted us to use the Conservative Party Conference this year to really showcase the talent, drive and […]

Charlton Athletic supporting young people in Romney Marsh

Last Friday I welcomed the Minister for Sport, and Faversham MP, Hugh Robertson to the Romney Resource Centre in New Romney. We were there to mark the launch of the alternative curriculum education provision being delivered by the Charlton Athletic Community Trust. This is one of the most challenging areas of education, and one of […]

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