Alex Calls for a Robust Approach to Cheltenham's E-Scooter Trial Wednesday, 9 June, 2021 If you live in Cheltenham you can’t fail to have noticed the scooters all over town. They’re here as part of a trial being run in selected locations across the country until August 2021, before a decision on whether they should be legalised. Last week I decided to meet the CEO of Zwings to find out how the Cheltenham trial is going, and also to make clear that there must be a robust approach to... Opinions
Alex Encourages Young People to Get Vaccinated 26th May 2021 Another week, another vaccination milestone. By the time you read this, over three quarters of the total adult population in England will have received their... Opinions
Alex Pleased as Gloucestershire is Awarded Additional Funding to Help People Sleeping Rough 26th May 2021 During the pandemic, Cheltenham has received over £300m in Government financial help, through furlough and grants to businesses, Cheltenham Festivals, our... Opinions
Alex Welcomes News of Cheltenham A&E Re-Opening 20th May 2021 I am delighted that Cheltenham A&E department will re-open on Wednesday 9 June. It was tough, frankly, to accept the suspension in the first place – even if we... Opinions
Alex Reflects on Local Election Results 13th May 2021 Thank you to all those who voted in Cheltenham’s elections for the borough and county council – whichever party you supported. The bottom line is that the Lib... Opinions
Alex Disappointed at French Decision to Recommend Bournside Coach Crash Enquiry be Closed 6th May 2021 After a wait of nearly five years, I received news this week that the French authorities are recommending that the investigation into the 2016 Bournside coach... Opinions
Alex Pleased with the Court of Appeal Decision to Clear the Names of 39 Former Sub-Postmasters 28th April 2021 Last Friday, the Court of Appeal officially cleared the names of 39 former sub-postmasters, following proceedings brought by the Criminal Cases Review... Opinions
Alex Welcomes End of Plans for a European Super League 21st April 2021 “Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that.” Legendary Liverpool football manager Bill Shankly... Opinions
Vaccine Progress Ensures Further Easing of Restrictions 14th 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... 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
