Help to tackle a shortage of quality housing and workforce 15th December 2023 With Christmas drawing near, I want to wish all readers a very Merry Christmas. It’s been a challenging year on the national and international scene. I’ve... Articles
Let's agree a bold plan and spend this award for the long-term 6th October 2023 Last Saturday, I received a call from the Prime Minister’s office to let me know that Bexhill was being awarded £20m from the Government’s new Long-Term Plan... Articles
A frequent bus service that people can rely on is so important 22nd September 2023 Local bus services are a lifeline for those who otherwise have no means of getting out and about. This is especially true for people seeking to get around our... Articles
It is important that all our utilities are strong and resilient 25th August 2023 I want to start my column this week by recognising our local students on their A-level, T-level and BTEC results from last week and our GCSE students on their... Articles
Great Railway Journeys from East Sussex to further beyond 11th August 2023 This month, I am spending my time visiting the railway across England and Wales to showcase its heritage, the investment we are bringing to create new chapters... Articles
My incredible work experience week by Sarah Fermer 3rd August 2023 It is an exceptionally rare experience in one's life in which you find yourself thinking ‘how on earth did, of all people on this earth, me, end up here?’ And... Articles
We must remove the incentive for small boat crossings 14th July 2023 On Tuesday evening, the Illegal Migration Bill – a vital piece of legislation designed to fulfil the Government’s pledge to stop small boats crossing the... Articles
Latest water test results mean good news for Bexhill bathing 16th June 2023 Last August, during a similar heatwave to the one we are currently experiencing, Bexhill beach was closed due to a sewage spill incident from the Galley Hill... Articles
Farmers are inspirational in working to improve our countryside 2nd June 2023 With the sunshine finally out, I was pleased to pay my annual visit to the Heathfield Show. This is a wonderful event which showcases the best of rural Sussex... Articles