24 JAN 2012
HGV traffic along the A25
The large volume of HGV traffic travelling along the A25 creates numerous problems for local residents. On Friday I hosted a meeting between members of TAG-A25, the environment agency and Surrey Highways Agency, to hear firsthand how HGV movements are rattling houses, creating driving hazards and posing a danger to pedestrians. This meeting may have been the first between the relevant parties but ...
20 JAN 2012
Caterham Dene Hospital - a real community hub
Visited Caterham Dene Community Hospital on Friday to see the impact of the new Social Enterprise, First Community Health and Care. The hospital offers a walk-in-centre, a rapid assessment clinic and a rehabilitation ward, as well as staff who are passionate about improving healthcare within the local community. In particular, the level of care for patients and the amount of investment for the fut...
14 JAN 2012
Young Workers Employment Scheme
Was thrilled to attend a celebratory event to launch the next round of Reigate and Banstead Council's Young Workers Employment Scheme yesterday. The event recognised the profound successes from the first intake of recruits on the scheme, which encompasses six months paid work experience and essential job application training. It was great to see Reigate and Banstead Council giving young people rea...
13 JAN 2012
Hurst Green Youth Centre
Had the great privilege of opening the new Youth Centre in Hurst Green this evening. The Youth Centre is a great asset to the local community that would not have been possible without the tireless and energetic efforts of all the volunteers, as well as the funding and support from Surrey County Council, Tandridge District Council and the Churches Together in Oxted and District. Jud...
16 DEC 2011
Beyond the Banks: The Autumn Statement
Pleased that the Beyond the Banks report which I co-authored with NESTA made it into the Chancellor's Autumn Statement. Firstly, the report has helped shift the debate from 'bashing the banks' to lend more to finding innovative and practical ways to help business. Secondly, two of the initiatives announced in the Statement were in the report. These were the 1 billion Business Finance Partne...
13 DEC 2011
Disability Living Allowance
Delighted with the announcement that the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) will not be removed from people living in residential care homes. I know this will be welcome news for residents of East Surrey and particularly for the residents at Heatherley Cheshire Home in Copthorne whom I met earlier this year. Glad the Government has taken on board and considered the impact that...
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“@BBCSurrey:Rumours that Beyonce and Jay-Z have moved to SURREY.They're said to have invested in a property in LIMPSFIELD".They'd be welcome
17 hours ago
Will be on @BBCSurrey at 7.45am
17 hours ago
on @BBCSurrey to discuss HGV traffic on the A25. #Oxted, #Nutfield, #Bletchingley, #Godstone
17 hours ago
RT @bigbluemeanie: Churnalism! RT @marcusuk: Lazy journalism has just hit Oxted...@mairz9 http://t.co/Z8U2b1kD
24 hours ago
@phil_reilly @louisemensch yes, Lots of merit in@nick_clegg's proposals to raise the tax threshold further
1.7 days ago
@phil_reilly @louisemensch raising income tax threshold is coalition gov't policy, not just lib dem policy. same with cuts. #ingov'ttogether
2 days ago
Enjoyed speaking at @G2GLondon event with Luke Johnson and Alistair Heath from City AM. off to @lbc973 to discuss the days political events
2.2 days ago
RT @ben4ipswich: If you're not tired of it already, here's my article on #taxtruth for the Wall Street Journal http://t.co/qUpL12Yj
2.7 days ago
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