"A Spectacular, Moving and Unifying Event" 10th May 2023 What a moment in history! The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Saturday was a spectacular, moving and unifying event for our country. It... Opinions
Alex Welcomes New Measures to Tackle Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour 19th April 2023 One of Cheltenham’s great selling points is that it is, overwhelmingly, a safe place to live. It’s also good news that the number of police officers is going up... Opinions
Gloucestershire to Benefit from HMS Birmingham Project 12th April 2023 In my role as Minister for Defence Procurement, I was delighted to “cut steel” last week to begin construction on HMS Birmingham. This state-of-the-art Royal... Opinions
Air Balloon Infrastructure Improvements Begin! 5th April 2023 After decades of snarl-ups, pollution and accidents, work has started on the Air Balloon Missing Link. Preparatory steps are underway, and full construction... Opinions
Alex's Campaign Sees Severn Trent Reduce Sewage Spills by 90% in Cheltenham 22nd March 2023 In May last year, I wrote in the Echo that following weeks of behind-the-scenes pressure Severn Trent had given me a ‘cast-iron commitment’ to clean up the... Opinions
"Pivotal New Defence Partnership Will Support Jobs in Gloucestershire" 15th March 2023 Every time I stand at the despatch box in the House of Commons I think of Cheltenham’s HHJ Martyn company and the craftsmen who built it in their workshop on... Opinions
"Cheltenham YMCA Do Vital Work" 8th March 2023 As one of Cheltenham’s YMCA honorary vice-presidents, I was delighted to support the annual Sleep Easy last weekend. Dozens of hardy souls bedded down in... Opinions
"It's High Time Our Town Hit Back Against the Vandals" 2nd March 2023 A tourist planning a trip to Cheltenham might google a visitor guide to help them decide what to see. One online source states “ Cheltenham is considered to... Opinions
'Cut Councillors, Not Frontline Services' 22nd February 2023 It is disappointing that Cheltenham Borough Council this week confirmed its plans to slash opening hours at Cheltenham’s Swindon Road Recycling centre. Back in... Opinions