Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping in Shropshire Friday, 19 April, 2024 I am pleased at this week's announcement that Shropshire Council’s Cabinet has approved an eight-week consultation on a draft strategy to help prevent and reduce homelessness in the county. The Draft Preventing Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2024-2029 highlights how the council, in collaboration with key partners, will deliver initiatives to help prevent homelessness, secure sufficient... Local News
Additional Funding for Bus Services in Shropshire 29th September 2023 I am pleased to report that the government is to invest a further £1,490,492 in bus services across Shropshire. This additional funding to Shropshire Council... Local News
Police on Night Patrol In Shrewsbury Town Centre 28th September 2023 Pleased to report that West Mercia Police Officers were seen out patrolling in Shrewsbury Town Centre late last night (27 September 2023). West Mercia's Police... Articles
Net Zero Strategy Explained 21st September 2023 The recent revisions to the net zero strategy have outlined a fairer path to achieve the target of net zero by 2050, and will ease the financial burden on... Westminster News
National Rail Contract for West Coast Partnership 21st September 2023 Following this week's announcement that First Trenitalia will continue operating the West Coast train services, I have received the following communication from... Westminster News
Management of UK Rivers 20th September 2023 Many constituents are writing to me with concern over the management of our rivers. I would like to give assurance that my ministerial colleagues and I fully... Westminster News
Tackling Anti-social Behaviour in Shrewsbury Town Centre 8th September 2023 Today (08 September 2023), I had a really productive meeting with West Mercia's Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion and Chief Inspector Tracy Ryan, who... Local News
Carer's Allowance Explained 28th August 2023 My ministerial colleagues and I recognise and appreciate the vital role played by unpaid carers. Carer’s Allowance is designed to provide a measure of financial... Westminster News
Consultation on Ticket Office Closures 25th August 2023 Many constituents are contacting me with their concerns about plans to modernise customer service across the railway network. I understand that proposals will... Articles
Energy Prices Act 2022 Explained 21st August 2023 Click on the attachment to view my letter on the Energy Prices Act 2022. Westminster News