"Multi-Million Pound Investment is the Latest Vote of Confidence in the Future of Cheltenham General" Tuesday, 19 March, 2024 I was delighted to invite the Prime Minister to Cheltenham General last Thursday to thank staff working in the brand new £17.2m Chedworth Surgical Unit. The new building has been taking shape next to the Lido over the last two years, and began treating patients last week. It is hugely impressive. With two new state-of-the-art operating theatres, it will treat an extra 1,500-plus patients a year in... Local News
Major Government Investment in Gloucestershire Road Repairs 15th November 2023 If you are driving west from Charlton Kings down the London Road out towards the Dowdeswell Reservoir, you can’t help but notice the major resurfacing a large... Opinions
Alex Pays Tribute to Cheltenham's Fallen 11th November 2023 Alex paid tribute to Cheltenham's fallen as he laid a wreath at the Remembrance Sunday service in Cheltenham. Alex also planted a wooden remembrance tribute in... Local News
Alex Represents Cheltenham at the State Opening of Parliament 8th November 2023 It was an honour this week to represent Cheltenham as Lord Chancellor at the State Opening of Parliament. When I was appointed to the role, somewhat... Local News
Alex Supports Cheltenham Round Table Fireworks Extravaganza 5th November 2023 Alex was delighted to support Cheltenham Round Table's charity fireworks fundraiser at Cheltenham Racecourse. The fireworks - which were attended by thousands... Local News
'A Vote of Confidence in Cheltenham's Economic Future' 1st November 2023 After the positive news last week about major investment to clean up the River Chelt, this week it’s the turn of Cheltenham’s transport infrastructure. I was... Local News
Alex Secures Major River Clean-Up! 31st October 2023 Sewage spills at times of heavy rain have been used as a safety mechanism in Cheltenham to stop loos in our town backing up f or decades . Now, Alex has forced... Local News
£400 Million Air Balloon Infrastructure Project Underway 30th October 2023 After ten years of campaigning (see the 2014 photo, with Alex looking a little younger…) this vital Air Balloon infrastructure investment project is well... Local News
Alex Blocks Release of Robert Brown and Calls on Parole Board to Reconsider 29th October 2023 Alex has blocked the release of Robert Brown - who bludgeoned his wife Joanna Simpson to death within earshot of their young children in 2010 - and has asked... Local News
Alex Faces Marathon Session at Home Affairs and Justice Select Committee 28th October 2023 Alex gave evidence to the Lord's Justice and Home Affairs Select Committee for the first time since becoming Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice... Local News