Pressing EA for Action Against Flooding Friday, 12 April, 2024 I'm at Short Ferry today meeting with Henry Ward and other local farmers. Flooding is on the agenda. The Environment Agency has been neglecting to repair the local river banks. They don't offer proper compensation nor do they have a properly compensated flood plain strategy. I have been pressing DEFRA ministers and the Environment Agency for further action and will continue to do so. Local News
Sir Edward Urges Upgrade for Grayingham Junction Following Road Death 9th August 2023 I am very saddened to hear of the death of a young boy in a road accident at the road junction near Grayingham where the B1398 meets the B1205. I know this... Local News
Sir Edward: Breast Feeding is Best for Infants 8th August 2023 I met up with the excellent team from the Maternity & Neonatal Unit of United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust and Better Births Lincolnshire. They are encouraging... Local News
Welcoming a New Business to Gainsborough 4th August 2023 I visited Eden Tyres & Servicing here in Gainsborough. It's great to welcome a new business to the town. They seem to be thriving. My thanks to Barry Campion... Local News
Sir Edward: Let Guy Gibson's Dog Rest in Peace 5th July 2023 I attended the public meeting of West Lindsey District Council's planning committee tonight to speak against the proposal to move the grave of Guy Gibson's dog... Local News
Sir Edward: Don't Cut Radio Lincolnshire 29th June 2023 BBC Radio Lincolnshire is one of the most valuable media assets we have here in our county. It provides excellent and insightful news coverage that helps people... Local News
Trial Run for Market Rasen's London Train 26th June 2023 Today, after thirty-two years campaigning, I joined managing director David Horne as LNER did its validation run for a daily direct rail service between Market... Local News
Visit to Lincolnshire Show 21st June 2023 As always I enjoyed my trip to the Lincolnshire Show. It was a pleasure to witness so many of the jewels of Britain's premier food-producing county — the... Local News
Ministerial Meeting over Scampton 19th June 2023 Today I had a long meeting with Minister Robert Jenrick MP and his Home Office officials regarding Scampton. I repeated by strong opposition to any use of the... Local News
Sir Edward Reveals MOD Plans to Move Service Personnel 15th June 2023 I understand that the Ministry of Defence have held secret meetings with service personnel who live at RAF Scampton, with Military Police posted at the door... Speeches in Parliament