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Water bill increases have hit everyone, and whilst South East Water have social tariffs for those most in need, not everyone is aware of this, and many people...

Last week I met Anita Jacobs, a resident from Knatts Valley, who was attending a reception held by The Smallest Things Charity - for Premature Babies & Their...

One of my favourite activities on a Friday is visiting local schools, and recently I and Nigel Williams - local district councillor and the Conservative...

We are so lucky to have many excellent village pubs on our doorstep, and it was great to last week welcome Sharon and Gordon Thompson to parliament who are the...

I’m sad to share some incredibly disappointing news about the 477 bus route. You will recall that in October 2022 the 477 stopped serving Darent Valley Hospital...

The footpath linking DR56, DR330, and DR109 is a well-used and vital route between Hawley and Wilmington. However, without formal recognition of it as a Public...

I’m delighted that, after twice delaying their decision, the Government has finally this week approved the Lower Thames Crossing. This outcome is thanks in no...

It was excellent to visit Sundridge and Brasted CE Primary School, alongside the Conservative Kent County Council candidate Nigel Williams. We met Executive...

Following the tragic death of Simone White, whose family live within our community, I worked with fellow MPs, Gareth Bacon MP, Jim Dickson MP and Vicky Foxcroft...