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
Shropshire Receives £3,947,035 to Support Children with Special Educational Needs 24th March 2024 I am pleased to announce that Shropshire is set to benefit from £3,947,035 of funding to ensure children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)... Local News
Visit to Severndale Academy in Shrewsbury 22nd March 2024 Today (22 March 2024) I had a very informative visit to the Monkmoor Campus of the Severndale Academy which is part of the Learning Community Trust, a multi... Local News
Plastic Pollution - My Response to Constituents 21st March 2024 Thank you to constituents that have contacted me about plastic pollution. The Resources and Waste Strategy for England sets out the Government’s plans to reduce... Westminster News
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce Launch 'Going For Growth' Manifesto 20th March 2024 I had the pleasure of meeting Ruth Ross, Chief Executive of Shropshire Chamber of Commerce today (20 March 2024) who had travelled to Westminster for the... Westminster News
Meeting with Severn Trent Chief Executive 12th March 2024 I had a very successful meeting with the Chief Executive Officer and Financial Officer of Severn Trent Water who came to the House of Commons to announce an... Local News
Spring Budget 2024 - A Summary 6th March 2024 Today (06 March 2024), the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his Spring Budget 2024 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) In summary, the Chancellor announced: National... Westminster News
Planning Approval For Riverside Park 5th March 2024 Shropshire Council’s Planning Committee has today (Tuesday 5 March 2024) voted to approve the first stage of the Smithfield Riverside regeneration project in... Local News
The Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill 1st March 2024 A number of constituents have contacted me about the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill. I appreciate the strength of feeling around this issue. Around... Westminster News
Little Fighters Postcard Campaign - My Response to Constituents 29th February 2024 Thank you to constituents who have contacted me in response to the Little Fighters Postcard Campaign in relation to abortion and the Criminal Justice Bill. I... Westminster News