Weekly column: Meeting with the Education Secretary to discuss better school buildings in East Devon Tuesday, 26 March, 2024 Pupils in East Devon deserve a world-class education. Their teachers work hard to deliver just that. Facilities should be top-notch, too. We can all remember the temporary classrooms built to help schools cope with growing classroom sizes. Sadly, some of these remain, and many are past their best. Last week, I met the Secretary of State for Education Gillian Keegan to talk about three East Devon... Local News
Weekly column: Win for my Fair Hospice Funding campaign 19th March 2024 It is welcome that Hospiscare is receiving an extra £480,000 from NHS Devon to boost its budget for the next year following persistent campaigning and my debate... Local News
Visiting the new housing development in Broadclyst 18th March 2024 Local homes for local people, in the right places. That’s what’s we need in Devon. I joined Exmouth and Exeter East’s hardworking Conservative candidate David... Local News
Good luck to everyone running the Grizzly! 17th March 2024 So many runners have travelled from all over the South West to run the Grizzly 2024 today. It’s a beautiful day for it too, I was a bit worried yesterday! Good... Local News
Sidmouth's banking hub is taking shape 16th March 2024 Sidmouth’s banking hub is taking shape. I went into town earlier and couldn’t resist taking a picture! When I have an opening date, I’ll let you know. Local News
Supporting accessible ramp project for Sidmouth beach 15th March 2024 The views from Sidmouth beach are stunning. Everyone should be able to enjoy them with ease. Local resident Dave Rafferty is leading a fantastic campaign to... Local News
Celebrating the Lower Otter Restoration Project's completion 14th March 2024 The Lower Otter Restoration Project is a triumph, providing natural flood defences and greater biodiversity around the River Otter. Earlier today, I popped... Local News
Win for my Fair Hospice Funding campaign 13th March 2024 I'm delighted that Hospiscare is receiving an extra £480,000 from NHS Devon to boost its budget for the next year following persistent campaigning and my debate... Local News
Hospiscare secures £480k budget boost following campaign supported by Simon Jupp MP 13th March 2024 Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, has welcomed the news that independent local charity Hospiscare has secured a £480,000 funding increase from NHS Devon for the... Local News
I've written to Halifax over their Exmouth branch closure in August 13th March 2024 I am disappointed to learn of Halifax's decision to close their bank branch in Exmouth on 7th August 2024. I have written to Halifax on behalf of local... Local News