I was pleased to have the opportunity to ask the Secretary of State to clarify the Government’s approach to benefits; supporting those in need of help and ensuring those who are fit to work, try to seek work, as part of our social contract.
The Care Quality Commission this week published a report into local maternity services, raising some significant concerns and have downgraded the service to inadequate. I have seen the report and know how concerning this will be to local residents, especially expectant parents.
I am delighted that the Government has today announced that Brooklands College has been awarded £500,000 capital funding and the Windsor Forest Colleges Group, which includes Strode College in Egham, will receive £1.4 million.
Yesterday I submitted my response to the Surrey County Council consultation on the proposed incinerator at the Silvermere Haven Pet Cemetery and Crematorium in Byfleet Road in the Weybridge St George’s Hill ward.
On Thursday 2nd March, the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak popped into Chertsey to thank and pay tribute to many of our amazing community leaders, volunteers, and recent award winners for their astonishing work in Runnymede!
Last year the Government announced a £400 payment to all domestic energy customers to help with bills, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting sharp increases in energy prices.
One year ago today Russia launched its unprovoked and brutal attack on Ukraine. The people of Ukraine have suffered unimaginably as a result, homes and infrastructure destroyed, millions having had to flee, and of course many risking life and limb to fight and push back the invasion.
It was a pleasure to welcome representatives from our schools and local businesses to the first meeting of my Schools and Skills initiative earlier this month, kindly hosted by UKAS.
