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
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
Alex Boosts Support For Rape Victims 1st July 2022 Rape victims will receive enhanced support at three Crown Court centres under a new pilot scheme Alex is helping to launch as part of efforts to drive up... Westminster News
Ivory Ban Backed by Alex Comes Into Force 1st July 2022 Alex was part of a group of backbenchers who successfully campaigned for an ivory trade ban. Now, the UK's ivory ban has come into force and prohibits dealing... Local News
Ex-Radio 1 DJ Has Sentence Increased Following Alex's Intervention 30th June 2022 An ex-Radio 1 DJ who arranged the sexual abuse of children in the Philippines will spend longer in prison following Alex's intervention. Mark Page, 63, engaged... Westminster News
"If I Can Help You Catch That Flight, I Will" 30th June 2022 Cheltenham's outbound travel sector is one of our town's great success stories. Several renowned and established travel companies are based here, and play an... Opinions
Alex Backs Pension Credit Campaign 22nd June 2022 Are you receiving a pension in Cheltenham? If not, do you know someone who is? I’m asking because you, or someone you care for, could be entitled to thousands... Opinions
Ambulance Delays Need to be Tackled 15th June 2022 Last Friday I held talks with local NHS bosses and the South West Ambulance Trust to discuss their plan for resolving the problems with ambulances ‘stacking up’... Opinions
Driving Opportunity for All in Cheltenham 8th June 2022 In politics, it’s important to have a focus – a clear plan to carry in your heart when you put yourself up for election. You need to know what you want to... Opinions