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PRESS RESLEASE: Government Confirms Rebuild Plans for Magna Carta School

The Secretary of State for Education has confirmed this week that The Magna Carta School in Egham will benefit from major investment, replacing the RAAC affected tower with new facilities and assessing further buildings on site which may benefit from replacement, all done through the Government’s

Funding Agreed for Magna Carta School

Following the discovery of RAAC at The Magna Carta School last year, I am delighted that the Government have confirmed the work to address this will be funded through the School Rebuild Programme, and that temporary science labs have been installed and are now in use, ahead of permanent remedial

River Thames Scheme Consultation Response

I have today submitted my response to the River Thames Scheme public consultation.  The key message that I have conveyed to the consultation is that the RTS needs to be built as soon as possible. 

Syward Place Plans Dropped, Minister Confirms

I am pleased to announce the Immigration Minister has confirmed to me that proposals for asylum accommodation at Syward Place, Chertsey, have been dropped following a strong local campaign against the plans.

Campaigning For Accessible Rail

Everyone should have access to our local public transport, which is why I’ve fought so hard to ensure the Weybridge lifts work and all local travel is accessible.  To continue my campaign, I met with the Rail Minister, Huw Merriman, with local rail accessibility champion Tim Blanchard, to discuss

Business Secretary Visits Kite Glass

It was a pleasure to welcome the Secretary of State for Business, Kemi Badenoch MP, to Runnymede and Weybridge to visit Kite Glass in Weybridge. The visit was part of her work to meet with and support SMEs and the manufacturing sector. 

The River Thames Scheme Statutory Consultation Needs To Hear From You 

The public consultation on plans for the River Thames Scheme is now live. This includes details, maps and timelines for the RTS project and provides the opportunity for residents have their say, ahead of plans being submitted for official approval as part the national planning process.