Questioning the Secretary of State on the promotion of sustainable farming methods 17th August 2022 As we tackle the impacts of climate change and press on with our net zero targets, it is vitally important that we embrace sustainable farming methods. This... Local NewsWestminster News
…And assessing the success of the Way to Work scheme for local residents 16th August 2022 I recently visited a North Hertfordshire Job Centre to hear about the work they have been doing to support local people into work through the Way to Work scheme... Local NewsWestminster News
Seeking the Government’s assessment of employment rates in Hitchin & Harpenden… 16th August 2022 We all know the significant impact that the pandemic had on the global economy. This week I wrote to the Secretary of State to ask her for an assessment of... Local NewsWestminster News
Writing to the Home Secretary about employment support for Ukrainian refugees 15th August 2022 Hitchin & Harpenden has become home to a number of Ukrainian refugees since the Russian invasion of Ukraine earlier this year. I know from my conversations with... Local NewsWestminster News
Response from the Department for Transport on climate resilience in local transport 11th August 2022 I recently wrote to the Department for Transport on climate resilience in local transport networks, following disruption in the recent heatwave. I have now... Local NewsWestminster News
Taking up concerns over greenbelt protections with the Secretary of State 5th August 2022 Residents in Hitchin & Harpenden have expressed concern to me over housing numbers and developments proposed in the current greenbelt in Local Plans. Greenbelt... Local NewsWestminster News
Writing to the Secretary of State about protections for agricultural land 5th August 2022 In Hitchin & Harpenden we are fortunate to have significant amounts of high-grade agricultural land, which is a vital part of local and national food production... Local NewsWestminster News
Writing to the Department about mitigations for communities from onshore renewables developments 4th August 2022 Locally we have had a number of proposals for onshore renewables, particularly solar farms. In Westminster, I am working to ensure that the impact of these are... Local NewsWestminster News
Continuing to push for the extension of the Chilterns AONB across North Hertfordshire 4th August 2022 I continue to campaign for the expansion of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty across North Hertfordshire in our constituency. This status would... Local NewsWestminster News