"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
Jobs Boost for People with Learning Difficulties 14th October 2022 Alex recently met with Cheltenham Autistic Social Group to understand the challenges they face with finding a job. Following lobbying from Alex, the Government... Local News
Pittville Park Run 14th October 2022 Alex regularly joins joggers, runners and walkers at Pittville park run. Alex has taken part in eight park runs and has got his time down from 29 minutes to 23... Local News
Alex Pledges to Support Care Leavers 14th October 2022 Alex met with young people supported by Barnardo’s to understand the challenges that care leavers face. Alex heard how children who grow up in care often do... Local News
Better Value Train Fares for Cheltenham 14th October 2022 Campaigning for improved train services and more affordable tickets has long been a key area of focus for Alex. He has therefore welcomed Great Western Railway... Local News
Alex Renews Calls for Compensation for 1950's Women 14th October 2022 As Cheltenham's MP, Alex has been an active supporter of the Women Against State Pension Injustice (WASPI) pensions campaign. He was a founder member of the All... Local News
Alex Calls for Prison Reform 14th October 2022 Former Minister for Prisons and Probation, Alex attended the Howard League for Penal Reform panel event at the Conservative Party conference to discuss the UK's... Local News
Grot Spot Update 14th October 2022 Since the last update, Alex has reported a number of grot spots to CBC and GCC including potholes, overgrown grass and graffiti. Following Alex's reports since... Local News
Alex Hails the Extraordinary Contribution of Cheltenham YMCA 14th October 2022 As Vice-President of the Cheltenham YMCA, Alex was invited to address the AGM at the YMCA Sports Centre in Cheltenham. Alex reflected on the extraordinary... Local News
Alex Chairs Gloucestershire Discussion on Tackling Financial and Organised Crime 14th October 2022 Alex was invited by Synalogik (a Gloucestershire based intelligence company) to chair a discussion on the sharing of personal data between Government... Local News