River Chelt Spills Slashed! Monday, 22 April, 2024 Alex is aware of data suggesting there was an increase in sewage spills near Dunkerton’s in January 2023. After investigating and seeking urgent talks with Severn Trent, Alex is able to report the following: The January 2023 spike in spills was due to an upstream blockage, which was cleared January 2023 was BEFORE the major new *£0.5m engineering project* which Alex secured to address the spills... Local News
New Frigates Will 'Help UK Stand up to Bullies' 11th April 2023 Alex was in Glasgow to cut steel on a £1.6bn Type 26 frigate which will be built by BAE Systems - a company with a strong Gloucestershire presence. HMS... Local News
Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce's Large Enterprise Action Group 10th April 2023 Alex was invited to address Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce's Large Enterprise Action Group. Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce created the LEAG in 2022 to enable... Local News
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
"How Do You Solve a Problem Like Graffiti?" 29th March 2023 How do you solve a problem like graffiti? There’s no silver bullet, but visible and credible punishment for offenders is a crucial part of the solution... Local News
Sewage Spills Down By 90% 27th March 2023 Sewage spills into the River Chelt are completely unacceptable. Whilst it's true that they have been a feature of water management in Cheltenham for decades... Local News
Major Government Investment in Road Repairs 26th March 2023 Alex's campaign to improve the conditions of Cheltenham's roads has taken a major step forward, after the Chancellor announced that Gloucestershire will receive... Local News
Alex Lays Wreath in Memory of British Service Personnel Who Lost Their Lives in Iraq 25th March 2023 Alex laid a wreath at the National Memorial Arboretum on behalf of the British Government to honour the memory of the 179 British personnel who lost their lives... Local News
Cheltenham Samaritans Recognised at Downing Street Reception 24th March 2023 Alex was delighted to invite Leigh Norwood - the Chairman of the Friends of Cheltenham Samaritans - to a Community Champions reception at 10 Downing Street... Local News
Alex Supports Cheltenham YMCA's Sleep Easy Fundraiser 23rd March 2023 Alex was delighted to support Cheltenham YMCA's Annual Sleep Easy fundraiser. A huge £7,000 was raised. The YMCA do vital work and the flagship £4.1m supported... Local News