Banking in East Hampshire It is a sad fact that the number of high street bank branches in local communities is diminishing. In East Hampshire, some have closed in recent months...
Understanding the analogue switch off The UK's old analogue landline network (otherwise known as PSTN) is being switched off in 2025. What this means is that all devices that currently rely on the...
Staying safe online The government's 'Stop! Think Fraud' campaign is a one stop shop for everything you need to know about protecting yourself online. For advice on identifying a...
Better Broadband for all The government’s ambition is to deliver nationwide gigabit-capable broadband as soon as possible. Over 70% of premises can now access the fastest broadband...
Local issues that affect us all I continue to raise issues that impact local communities across the East Hampshire constituency, including concerns about flight traffic and noise at...
Supporting our farmers Farming remains an important part of life here in East Hampshire, both in terms of the local economy but also the contribution to local communities. I maintain...
Excellence in education The Government committed to creating 3 million high quality apprenticeships by 2020, giving thousands of young people a chance to make the most of their talents and gain new skills, whilst working an
Dementia Friendly communities I am delighted to be working with the members of Dementia Friendly Petersfield to support the initiative to increase the awareness and understanding of dementia across the town, so those affected feel more supported by the businesses and services they rely on.
Protecting Our Pubs and Shops I am passionate about pubs, not least because I used to work in the business. I know that pubs are at the heart of the community, or, as we used to say, "the pub is the hub".