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
Boost for Education in Cheltenham 14th November 2022 Alex has welcomed news that graduates applying to train as teachers in high priority subjects will receive i ncreases to tax-free cash bursaries and... Local News
Alex Joins the Run for Ukraine 14th November 2022 Alex was pleased to join hundreds of Cheltonians at the Run for Ukraine. The event - which took place at Pittville Park - raised money for British Ukrainian Aid... Local News
"New and Exciting Opportunities for Businesses in Cheltenham" 12th November 2022 Alex was invited to join a delegation of cross-party MPs to meet with the Chief Negotiator of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement. During the meeting, Alex... Local News
Apple Day at Pilley Bridge Nature Reserve 12th November 2022 Alex was delighted to join the Apple Day celebrations at Pilley Bridge Nature Reserve. The celebrations included 'railway rides' under Pilley Bridge, a... Local News
"The Boundary Commission's Decision is Baffling" 10th November 2022 The decision of the Boundary Commission to ignore objections and plough on with its plan to transfer Springbank out of the Cheltenham parliamentary constituency... Opinions
"It Will Be an Honour to Serve Alongside So Many Cheltonians" 3rd November 2022 Last week I was asked to serve as the Minister for Defence Procurement in the Ministry of Defence. The responsibilities of the role include delivery of the MOD... Opinions
"Vulnerable Passengers Must Not Be Left Without Access to an Adequate Bus Service" 31st October 2022 I welcome Rishi Sunak’s appointment as Prime Minister. Already the markets have reacted positively, with the pound surging nearly two per cent on Tuesday. We... Local News
Alex Appointed As Minister of State at the Ministry of Defence 26th October 2022 HM the King has appointed Alex as Minister of State at the Ministry of Defence. The responsibilities of the role include delivery of the MOD equipment plan... Local News
"Surprised and Disappointed by CBC Councillors Attempts to Block Investment Zone Plans" 20th October 2022 I was surprised and disappointed by the attempts of local politicians at Cheltenham Borough Council to block plans for Cheltenham’s cyber park to become an... Local News