Vaccine Progress Ensures Further Easing of Restrictions Wednesday, 14 April, 2021 The news of the death of Prince Philip reminded me of the words of the Cheltenham poet, Adam Gordon. He wrote “Life is mostly froth and bubble, Two things stand like stone. Kindness in another’s trouble, Courage in your own.” They could have been written for the Duke of Edinburgh. Even if he could be abrupt, his long life of service was underpinned by the essential qualities of kindness and... Opinions
Alex Welcomes Funding Package for Cheltenham’s Culture Sector 7th April 2021 They did it! Congratulations to the senior leadership team at Cheltenham Playhouse for securing £54,700, the full amount applied for, from the Government's... Opinions
Alex Encourages All Over-50s to Receive Their First Dose of the Vaccine 31st March 2021 Over 50 and haven't had your first dose? If so, do head down to the walk-in service in the St Paul’s Medical Centre this Saturday 3 April (10am-4pm). The... Opinions
Alex Announces New Crime Prevetion Measures for Gloucestershire 24th March 2021 Burglary is a dreadful crime, which often leaves victims feeling traumatised and violated. Too many people in Cheltenham have suffered that searing experience... Opinions
Action is Needed to Make Cheltenham Streets Safer - Alex 17th March 2021 All crimes matter. All harm society. But there are some crimes which are so shocking that they trigger a collective wave of horror and revulsion in us all. The... Opinions
Alex Announces Measures to Protect Young People from Predators 10th March 2021 I was delighted this week that as Justice ministers we announced measures to protect young people who fall victim to sexual predators working as sports coaches... Opinions
Alex Welcomes Progress on £22m West Cheltenham Transport Improvement Scheme 3rd March 2021 As Cheltenham begins its cautious and calibrated emergence from lockdown, it is essential that every effort is made to fire up our local economy. So last week I... Opinions
Alex Calls on Trust to Provide Timeline on Reopening Cheltenham A&E 24th February 2021 With the Prime Minister’s announcement of England’s roadmap to exit lockdown, it’s time for hospital managers here in Gloucestershire to set a date for... Opinions
Alex Calls for Inquiry into Borough Council's Failure to Deliver North Place Housing Development 17th February 2021 It was hugely disappointing to learn this week that £3m provided by central Government to Cheltenham Borough Council to provide affordable homes in North Place... Opinions
Alex Announces £40m Funding to Support Domestic Abuse Victims 10th February 2021 The rise in domestic violence has been one of the hidden horrors of the pandemic. Charities like Refuge, which run the government-funded National Domestic Abuse... Opinions
