In response to the Government decision to consult on introducing Minimum Service Levels for NHS hospital-based services, I have written to the Secretary of State setting out my support.
As you will know, there have been a large number of issues affecting our local rail service this year, from plans to close ticket offices, interchange issues, strike action and accessibility issues.
From today, 29 August 2023, London’s Ultra-Low Emissions Zone has been expanded and now includes outer-London boroughs. The expansion of the zone means that drivers entering outer London will be charged £12.50 a day if their vehicle does not meet emissions standards.
The Department for Education has announced a significant increase in funding for local authorities to boost the hourly rates paid to childcare providers.
Reducing local air and noise pollution is one of my priorities for Runnymede and Weybridge and I was therefore pleased to respond to Heathrow airport’s consultation on its Noise Action Plan (NAP) for 2024-28 last week.
Runnymede and Weybridge is a constituency of rivers, lakes, streams, and flood plain. They support businesses, leisure and even travel. But with such amenities also comes risk, and it is vital that everyone is aware of the risk and knows what to do in an emergency.
Last week, the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) – the independent rail industry membership body that covers the rail industry – announced plans to phase out most ticket offices in the next three years, including all ticket offices in Runnymede and Weybridge and all on the South Western Railway network.
