It is important that all our utilities are strong and resilient 25th August 2023 I want to start my column this week by recognising our local students on their A-level, T-level and BTEC results from last week and our GCSE students on their... Articles
Great Railway Journeys from East Sussex to further beyond 11th August 2023 This month, I am spending my time visiting the railway across England and Wales to showcase its heritage, the investment we are bringing to create new chapters... Articles
My incredible work experience week by Sarah Fermer 3rd August 2023 It is an exceptionally rare experience in one's life in which you find yourself thinking ‘how on earth did, of all people on this earth, me, end up here?’ And... Articles
We must remove the incentive for small boat crossings 14th July 2023 On Tuesday evening, the Illegal Migration Bill – a vital piece of legislation designed to fulfil the Government’s pledge to stop small boats crossing the... Articles
Latest water test results mean good news for Bexhill bathing 16th June 2023 Last August, during a similar heatwave to the one we are currently experiencing, Bexhill beach was closed due to a sewage spill incident from the Galley Hill... Articles
Farmers are inspirational in working to improve our countryside 2nd June 2023 With the sunshine finally out, I was pleased to pay my annual visit to the Heathfield Show. This is a wonderful event which showcases the best of rural Sussex... Articles
It's clear we must listen to the message sent to us by voters 19th May 2023 My last column was written whilst I was out delivering voting reminders on polling day. It was lovely to meet so many people and discuss matters of importance... Articles
To all those stepping into new roles - good luck in your endeavours 5th May 2023 This weekend, most of us will be witnessing an event we’ve never seen before, the Coronation of our monarch. You’d have to be over 70 years old to remember the... Articles
I'm working across Government rather than burning bridges 21st April 2023 In my last column I wrote about the government’s proposal to house asylum seekers at the Northeye site in Bexhill. At that point, the news was still very new... Articles