"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
Alex Resigns as HM Solicitor General 13th July 2022 Resigning ministerial office isn’t easy. It means leaving behind important projects which are serving the national interest. It also means saying goodbye to... Opinions
Cheltenham Cyber Goes Global 12th July 2022 Alex was delighted that Cheltenham has achieved a listing in Department for International Trade's Investment Atlas as a national 'Cyber Security High Potential... Local News
Alex Back in to Bat for Cheltenham General Hospital 11th July 2022 Having returned to the backbenches, Alex wasted no time in raising the issue of Cheltenham General Hospital . During a question session regarding ambulance... Local News
Landmark Cheltenham Transport Project Completed 11th July 2022 Alex was invited to speak at the unveiling ceremony at GlosCol in Hesters Way for the £23.6m road improvement works in West Cheltenham. Alex helped to secure... Local News
Plan Published to Reduce Ambulance Delays Following Pressure From Alex and Other County MPs 9th July 2022 Alex has held talks with local NHS bosses and the South West Ambulance Trust to urge them to resolve the problems with ambulances ‘stacking up’ outside CGH and... Local News
Alex Resigns as HM Solicitor General 5th July 2022 Cheltenham MP Alex Chalk has resigned as HM Solicitor General for England and Wales. He had been the first MP from Cheltenham to serve in Government since the... Speeches in Parliament
Plan Announced to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour During Race Week 3rd July 2022 Alex's office attended a meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse to discuss anti-social behaviour during Raceweek. Attendees included Gloucestershire Constabulary... Local News
Alex Supports Cheltenham Samaritans' Beer Festival 2nd July 2022 Alex was pleased to support the Cheltenham Beer Festival , raising funds for the Cheltenham & District branch of the Samaritans. It is estimated that £9,000 was... Local News
Alex Addresses Commercial Litigators' Forum 1st July 2022 Alex was invited to address the Commercial Litigators' Forum' s summer reception at the Royal Courts of Justice. The event was also attended by Commercial Court... Westminster News