Transport Secretary Confirms Additional Funding For North West Relief Road 12th October 2023 I am pleased to announce that Transport Secretary Mark Harper has confirmed that the government will fund the full cost of the North West Relief Road following... Local News
Extra Government Funding for Shrewsbury Transport Schemes 9th October 2023 I welcome the Prime Minister's announcement that he would be cancelling part of the high-speed rail line and instead diverting the £36 billion earmarked for... Westminster News
Use of Fireworks in the UK 6th October 2023 Thank you to the many constituents that have contacted me about fireworks and the impact they have on animals. My ministerial colleagues and I recognise that... Westminster 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