The peak summer holiday getaway period is just around the corner. It’s vital we do all we can to keep our roads clear so residents and local businesses can get on with their daily lives. Much effort has gone into preparations to keep Dover clear and stop holiday getaway gridlock...
Reporting back on week ending 16 July
This week’s Report Back: Astor students present to Minister and MPs in Parliament Stop the Boats - marathon voting to defeat Lords amendments action on fly-tipping & campaigning in support of local recycling centres working hard for Dover, Deal & the villages
Calling for council crackdown on graffiti and fly-tipping
Natalie Elphicke MP is calling for Dover District Council to launch a crackdown on graffiti and fly-tipping. Fines have recently increased to up to £500 for graffiti and up to £1000 for fly-tipping. Natalie says graffiti and fly-tipping are damaging both to nature and the built environment, creates eyesores and ruins our enjoyment...
Supporting Tourism and Hospitality in Dover and Deal
Tourism and hospitality employ thousands of people in Dover & Deal. Given that we live in such a beautiful corner of the world, it is no surprise that so many people come and visit every year. Our visitor economy has increased by almost 80% to over £200 million coming out...
Open political debate is a fundamental British value and fundamental to our way of life and democracy
In Parliament, Natalie Elphicke MP has spoken on democratic accountability and right to free speech. She told the House that she had consulted constituents before deciding to speak up on this topic after they raised concerns about the direction being taken in the House of Commons. During the debate Natalie...
Royal Marines Memorial Concert 2023
This year’s memorial concert was spectacular & spirits were not dampened by a spot of rain. It was a fitting and talented tribute to the eleven Royal Marine musicians murdered by the IRA in 1989. It was an honour to lay a wreath on behalf of our community.
Local leaders fight Kent County Council’s Proposed Closure of Household Waste Recycling Centres
Sandwich Councillor Dan Friend and Deal Councillor Trevor Bond, with the support of local MPs Deal's Natalie Elphicke MP, Thanet's Sir Roger Gale and Craig McKinlay are leading opposition to Kent County Council's proposal to close local Household Waste Recycling Centres at Richborough and Deal. The plans, which offer no...
More action is needed to tackle small boats
The news from the Court of Appeal means that, for now, the Rwanda policy is on ice. This court decision matters because over recent years small boats have had a huge impact on our area. It creates a massive strain on housing, schools and services in Kent. It’s brought terrorism...
Natalie backs major national petition led by Silver Voices to end age discrimination
Natalie Elphicke MP is backing the Silver Voices (a campaign group for those over 60) petition to set up a Public Inquiry into age discrimination and ageism in the UK. The petition follows a survey of over 1,000 over 60s finding many older people feel they are being ‘being relegated...
This week’s Report Back on help with the Cost of Living
👩👦extra childcare support for lower income working families 👵 extra payments for older & vulnerable people 🏡 mortgage support for borrowers - a new mortgage charter ✅ working hard for Dover, Deal & the Villages