Sam's Snapshot


Latest news from East Surrey & Westminster:
06 FEB 2012

My position on a second runway at Gatwick

As we pursue a growth agenda, the role of aviation is critical. I welcome the report produced by my colleague Kwasi Kwarteng, Member of Parliament for Spelthorne, entitled The Case for Aviation, which has called for increased capacity in UK airports in a report. However, my position on a second runway at Gatwick has not changed; it is not a viable option or even up for consideration before 2019. C...


31 JAN 2012

Calling all 14-18 year olds - your Chance to be Chancellor!

This is a fantastic scheme being run by the Citizenship Foundation, in partnership with Aviva, for young people in East Surrey to take up the challenge to learn about, and share their opinions on, the 2012 Budget. Sorting out our economy is one of the biggest challenges in politics at the moment, and we need innovative solutions if we are to reduce the deficit, rebuild our national competitiven...


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...



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