Alex Welcomes Covid Vaccine Rollout 9th December 2020 As a local nurse was the first to receive COVID-19 vaccine in Gloucestershire earlier this week, this is not a time for fanfare or jingoism. Instead, it’s a... Opinions
Alex Welcomes Government Defence Investment Which Will Help Cheltenham Cyber Plan to Flourish 26th November 2020 News of the success of the Oxford vaccine is a big boost in the run-up to Christmas. Although it still needs to be signed off by independent regulators... Opinions
Alex Welcomes News that Care Homes Will Retain Discretion Over Visiting Rules 19th November 2020 One of the most painful aspects of this pandemic, in Cheltenham and across the country, has been the restrictions on visiting loved ones in care homes. Some... Opinions
Vaccines and Mass Testing are 'Light at the end of the Tunnel' - Alex 12th November 2020 There is light at the end of the tunnel, and it is getting brighter. On Monday, early results from the world's first effective coronavirus vaccine showed it... Opinions
Alex Reluctantly Accepts Second Lockdown is Needed 4th November 2020 I deeply regret the announcement of a one-month lockdown – even if this one will be less severe than its predecessor. But after carefully weighing up all the... Opinions
Alex Intervenes to Support Cheltenham Playhouse 3rd November 2020 I wanted to update Echo readers about the Cheltenham Playhouse and the actions that are being taken to seek financial support for this important and valued... Opinions
Have Your Say on the Future of Healthcare in Gloucestershire 22nd October 2020 There has been some understandable cynicism in Cheltenham about the future of our A&E. Despite clear, repeated and cast-iron assurances given to me by Trust... Opinions
Alex Pays Tribute to People in Cheltenham in Face of Continued Restrictions 7th October 2020 Here in Cheltenham, we can be forgiven for getting weary. Weary of not being able to hug our friends. Weary of not being able to go to Whaddon Road to watch the... Opinions
Alex Reiterates Need for Cheltenham's A&E to Reopen Following Meeting with Clinicans 1st October 2020 This week I met hospital consultants and registrars working on the front-line in Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal to discuss the COVID... Opinions