Welcoming the Homelessness Funding Boost for the Dover District
The Government has announced substantial funding to Dover District Council to support its work supporting homeless people. The £505,653 is an increase on previous funding
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Parliament comes back with energy and vigour in 2023
The beginning of a new year sees Parliament back in session once again to pick up the vital legislation from the previous year as well
Protected: Encouraging local applications to a new multi-million pound fund to create and restore wildlife-rich habitats.
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Looking Back on 2022
The New Year is an opportunity for us all to take stock and to approach 2023 with optimism. Over the last few weeks I have
A special Christmas visit for a special Centenarian
I paid a Christmas visit to a very special Centenarian – after receiving an unusual request from her daughter, Jan Farmery. Jan wrote to me
Channel Tragedy
Last week, I was woken up in the early hours of a frosty Winter’s morning by a call telling me of tragedy in the English
Maritime Skills Academy Success
I am impressed by the work of one of Dover’s leading local businesses, the Viking Maritime and the Maritime Skills Academy. Based in Whitfield, with training
A new registration system for Airbnbs and short term lets
This week in Parliament housing and planning are being debated. I have been working with other MPs representing coastal and tourist communities over several months
Raising awareness of National Grid scheme and advice to reduce energy bills this Winter
I am raising awareness of a new scheme developed by The National Grid and advice to help residents and local businesses save money on their