Ensuring that local people are prioritised and have access to affordable homes. If this means building more homes, we must also deliver crucial infrastructure to support this such as the Dinan Way extension.
Ensuring that local people are prioritised and have access to affordable homes. If this means building more homes, we must also deliver crucial infrastructure to support this such as the Dinan Way extension.
I recently took part in a Parliamentary debate on unadopted roads, an issue that continues to come up in conversations with communities across Exmouth and Exeter East.For those unfamiliar with the term, a road is considered “unadopted” when it has not yet been taken on by the local authority as part
Last week, I secured a Government commitment to examine whether water and sewage infrastructure can support the scale of housing growth proposed by the Liberal Democrat-run East Devon District Council.In Parliament, I raised concerns that thousands of new homes could place additional pressure on alr
The recent Channel 4 real-life drama Dirty Business has shone a national spotlight on deep problems within the water industry, exposing how weak oversight and poor practice have led to pollution and a loss of public trust.
After meeting a local group at one of my advice surgeries, I was invited to Topsham to hear directly from local people about concerns over the proposed May’s Field development.Planning decisions are made by the local authority, which holds legal responsibility.
In September last year, the Government announced proposals to build 12 new towns, including one in East Devon, Marlcombe. Following the New Towns Taskforce report and an assessment of each proposal, the Government concluded that Marlcombe did not present the strongest case.
Last November, I was at Paddington Station for the launch of GWR’s enhanced WiFi pilot train, powered by Formula One technology - a long-overdue upgrade to improve onboard connectivity for passengers.I’m pleased to have since received an update on the results.
I’ve written to the Transport Secretary to raise ongoing disruption on the London–Exeter line, where emergency speed restrictions have been in place since August. Many local people continue to face serious delays and reduced services.
This week I wrote to Lilian Greenwood MP, Minister for the Future of Roads, to urge the Government to prioritise the Bridge Road scheme in Exeter as part of the Major Road Network programme.
As your Member of Parliament, I hear every week how vital reliable transport is for people across Exmouth and Exeter East.Whether it is getting to work, attending college, or enjoying a day out, good transport links are essential to daily life.We have all felt the negative impact when regular servic
