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Swans on Widewater Lagoon

I have had some report of rubbish, particularly polystyrene, finding its way in Widewater Lagoon and causing immense discomfort and harm to the swans and cygnets that frequent the Lagoon.

Jeremy Hunt comes to Worthing Hospital

I was invited to join Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt when he made a low key visit to meet staff at Worthing Hospital last Thursday. He met around clinical 60 staff at the Education Centre including Chief Executive Marianne Griffith and the Trust’s Clinical Director Dr George Findlay.

Howard Kent site development public meeting

I was invited to attend a meeting with a small group of Southwick residents concerned about the plans for the old Howard Kent site near to the lighthouse at Shoreham Harbour.

Grove Lodge Roundabout: Update

Really pleased to report that following the approach from Cllr Louise Murphy and me Highways England have confirmed that the Grove Lodge Roundabout resurfacing scheme is scheduled for overnight weekend working in March subject to weather and this should be a comprehensive solution. T

Petition for equal civil partnerships tops 100,000

Delighted to see that since the debate on my Private Members Bill on Friday the petition for equal civil partnerships has gone from 80,000 to over 100,000 now ! You can sign up here.

Local charity funding opportunity

Tim Loughton MP is asking community groups and local charities across East Worthing & Shoreham to think about what they could do with up to £20,000 this year. Charities and community groups can apply to receive grants of between £500 and £20,000 raised by players of People’s Postcode Lotte

Free cavity wall and loft insulation

As part of the wider national scheme to deliver the benefits of energy efficiency to households, E.ON has decided to offer free cavity wall and loft insulation to households that are currently without these, regardless of whether the household uses E.ON as their energy supplier. The insulation, whi

Parking (Code of Practice) Bill

Dear Colleague, Re: THE PARKING (CODE OF PRACTICE) BILL We are writing to let you know that we have started the process to give drivers new legal
protections from unscrupulous private parking operators. The Parking (Code of Practice)

Private Member's Bill passes Second Reading

I am pleased that the Government has accepted the wording of my Bill and that it was passed unanimously and has passed through Second Reading. There will no doubt be long and complicated discussions at Committee Stage but for the moment we can be pleased that my wide ranging Bill, which seeks to co

Worthing Town Hall Business Fair 2018

Really great buzz at Worthing Town Hall today for the Business Fair #BetterBiz2018 showcasing what a fantastic place Worthing is to do business.