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Update: Norfolk Bridge roadworks

Inevitably I have been inundated with emails about the latest traffic chaos in Shoreham caused by roadworks at the Norfolk Bridge.

Herald Column October 5th 2023

It is always fascinating to go out on patrol with the local police and last week was no exception when I toured Shoreham on foot with PCSO Laura, who certainly knows her area well.

Scrutiny Counts Analysis Results: 2nd most active Conservative Backbench MP

Fantastic to be recognised as 2nd highest contributor of Backbench Conservative MPs by Scrutiny Counts. Scrutiny Counts is an independent resource aiming to improve political access without spin, bias and acknowledgement of both sides of the debate. Their data shows that I have spoken frequen

Herald Column September 28th 2023

Chesham House was absolutely heaving last Saturday for their fundraising open day, and it was good to see such support from the local community just over a year on from when we persuaded Royal Voluntary Service to keep the centre open.

A27 Update - Sussex Pad Roundabout, Lyons Farm Lights and more

After long delays and having to step in to get National Highways speaking properly to UKPN (UK Power Networks) National Highways have confirmed that UKPN will be starting their works on the 18th September and Costain will complete their works early October and then mid-October Telent will then compl

Community Newspaper - Autumn 2023

Over the autumn I have been out and about locally distributing our new community newspaper, which covers various things that I and your local councillors have been up to in Southwick, Shoreham, Lacing, Sompting and East Worthing. The newspaper covers recent hot topics, including: Policing in Eas

Westminster Hall Debate - Flying Schools - 12 September 2023

On Tuesday I hosted a Westminster Hall debate on flying schools, after the shock news that after 17 years Shoreham based FTA would be closing its doors for good. This has been terrible news for students and their families, as it has left them deeply out of pocket.

Canadian Memorial Service - August 2023

I recently attended the Canadian Memorial on Worthing seafront for a moving service to commemorate the 1000 Canadian soldiers who lost their lives in the Dieppe Raid in 1942, and to celebrate the strong Canadian connections we have in Worthing and Shoreham.

Herald Column September 7th 2023

MPs inevitably need a tough skin. Criticism is part of the territory and praise comes as a pleasant, albeit rare, surprise.