Alex Chalk has welcomed a landmark court ruling which will stop developers from installing outdated ‘Trojan’ phones boxes for use as advertising billboards. In a landmark court case, a High Court judge has now ruled that new phones boxes will now need planning permission.

People taking upskirting pictures and videos will now face two years in prison and being placed on the sex offenders register. A new law making upskirting a specific criminal offence received Royal Assent (Tuesday 12 February).

Cheltenham MP Alex Chalk MP has welcomed new plans to tackle the problems caused by illegal traveller sites.  Home Office proposals will allow the police to intervene and remove travellers camped illegally.

Alex Chalk MP has urged the Government to review the use of the UK’s international development budget so that it can support conservation of the world’s most endangered species.

Gloucestershire County Council and Herefordshire Council have awarded a contract to BT Group to deliver phase two of the Fastershire broadband rollout in parts of Cheltenham and Gloucester.

 Alex Chalk to host fourth annual internship programme for Cheltenham students

Cheltenham's MP, Alex Chalk, has announced details of his fourth annual internshipweek for Cheltenham students, and is inviting applications from young people across the town.

The time has come to lift the blanket public sector 1% pay cap. With prices now rising, there is very serious pressure on those on low incomes - including nurses - who are such dedicated public servants.

Facebook Live is coming to Cheltenham, as the town's MP steps up his national social media campaign.

Cheltenham MP Alex Chalk has written to the NHS Regional Medical Director, Nigel Acheson, requesting an on-site meeting at Cheltenham General Hospital to discuss the introduction of state of the art LINAC (cancer treatment) machines at Cheltenham.

This is a very difficult issue, and one which I admit to having found hard to resolve. I have set out my thoughts below in a little detail.Before turning to the specifics, it may be helpful to rehearse a little context.1) UK Aid in the Middle East