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
The Swan Inn Lympstone picks up industry award 19th October 2023 Great view of the river? Check. Beautiful surroundings? Check. Superb selection of locally sourced food? Check. Now, The Swan Inn at Lympstone can add the... Local News
Attending the Sidmouth in Bloom Awards 19th October 2023 People in Westminster probably think I’m a broken record, but I will never stop saying what is the truth - our part of the world is the most beautiful of them... Local News
Weekly column: Career in local radio led me into politics 18th October 2023 As a kid, I remember staying up late listening to the radio under the bed covers. My parents bought me a world radio and I loved listening to radio stations... Local News
Supporting Sidmouth Rotary Club's Christmas hamper appeal 18th October 2023 With a sharp chill in the air and Christmas crackers on supermarket shelves, there are signs everywhere that winter festivities are fast approaching. However... Local News
Prime Minister highlights my concerns over plans to demolish parts of Seaton Hospital 18th October 2023 I've urgently raised concerns with the government over suggestions that part of Seaton Hospital could be demolished by the NHS. It was great to hear Prime... Local News
Objecting to a large planning application in Ottery St Mary on highways grounds 17th October 2023 We all know Sidmouth Road can be a tough pinch point as you come into Ottery St Mary, especially during busy periods, so the idea of putting 63 properties on... Local News
Raising concerns over reported plans to demolish part of Seaton Hospital with the Health Minister 17th October 2023 East Devon's community hospitals provide vital care and support, close to home. After reports that parts of Seaton Hospital may be demolished, I today raised... Local News
I've contacted NHS Devon over reported plans to demolish part of Seaton Hospital 16th October 2023 I’m very concerned by reports of plans to demolish parts of Seaton Hospital when local groups including the Seaton & District Hospital League of Friends are... Local News
Joining the Transport Secretary at the site of the new Cullompton railway station 16th October 2023 Off the back of our county’s big win that Cullompton is getting a new railway station, it was great to join the Transport Secretary, Mark Harper MP, at the site... Local News