Growing trend for online shopping
Christmas is a time for good cheer but for some it also the busiest period of the working year. Last week I visited the Royal Mail sorting offices in Folkestone,...
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Boost for live music venues
I know that people really want to see the Government taking action to cut red tape and bureaucracy, particularly when it gets in the way of voluntary...
Read this entry » Gurkhas: My questions for the government
The Ministry of Defence announced on Tuesday that there will be 400 redundancies in the Gurkhas; a cut of just over 10%. This is one of a number...
Read this entry » Shepway parking strategy consultation
Shepway Council’s formal consultation on its parking strategy for Folkestone is now underway. There will be a rolling programme of consultation...
Read this entry » Creating jobs is our top priority for 2012
2012, the long awaited year of the London Olympics and The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is here. It is also going to be an important year for the...
Read this entry » Inspired by the military wives
I hope you all enjoyed an excellent Christmas Day and had the chance to get out and about on Boxing Day between the various attractions of local...
Read this entry » Happy Christmas 2011
One of my favourite carols is ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’ and in particular the line ‘the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee...
Read this entry » Olympic boost from Romney Marsh
My work as your Member of Parliament this year has given me the chance to see the constituency from many different angles, including going underground...
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Making a difference for young people
We know that sport can change lives, and particularly by inspiring young people. Whilst sporting activity is good for all who enjoy it there is growing evidence...
Read this entry »New hope for Dungeness
On Tuesday George Osborne announced that there would be a review of the way in which the European habitats regulations are interpreted and implemented in the UK....
Read this entry »New support for working families
My daughter Claudia opened the first window of her advent calendar this morning and was disappointed to find that behind it was just a picture, and not a chocolate....
Read this entry »‘Go Folkestone’ looking to the future
Last Friday evening I joined a packed Quarterhouse in Folkestone for the tenth anniversary meeting of Go Folkestone. Led by its President Philip Carter and Chairman...
Read this entry »Focus on Operation Stack
Delivering a long term solution to the problems created by Operation Stack remains one of the big infrastructure challenges facing our area. Improved co-ordination...
Read this entry »The Olympic torch relay is coming to town
Put the date in your diaries, the Olympic flame and torch will be coming to our area on Wednesday 18th July 2012. As a member of the House of Commons Culture, Media...
Read this entry ȣ40 million boost for local jobs
On Monday the Government announced a £40million boost for jobs in East Kent. The award from the Regional Growth Fund will benefit the four East Kent districts,...
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