Planning Decisions Must Be Made Locally Thursday, 23 September, 2021 In questions to the Leader of the House today, I pointed out that the planning application for a solar farm near Gainsborough won't be decided locally by West Lindsey District Council.
Persecuted Christians in Central Africa Thursday, 23 September, 2021 I spoke in the debate on violence against Christians in Central Africa. As citizens in a free and safe country, we are obliged to draw attention to places where people are suffering for their faith.
Sorting Out Parliament's Restoration Wednesday, 22 September, 2021 The House of Commons has voted to approve my appointment to the board overseeing the Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster.
Inspecting the Caistor Road Monday, 20 September, 2021 At last there are no traffic lights on Caistor Road A46 out of Market Rasen They have been there too long, months, as the site of new housing development is cleared. Lincolnshire County Council must do better in ensuring less disruption with these developments.
New Houses at Willingham Road, Lea Wednesday, 1 September, 2021 Today I visited the new homes being built at Willingham Road in Lea. West Lindsey District Council must ensure that the planning conditions on all 62 houses in this rural location are complied with.
Afghanistan Tuesday, 24 August, 2021 I have had two private meetings with the Foreign Secretary with other MPs this week and last.
Save Our Cash in East Barkwith Saturday, 21 August, 2021 Last month I dropped in on my friend David Ward, the ever resourceful and pro-active subpostmaster at East Barkwith. We are supporting the Save Our Cash campaign. Paying by card or contactless is useful, but we need to make sure people can still pay by cash.
Flying the Flag for Lincolnshire Friday, 20 August, 2021 It was great to see the Lincolnshire flag flying in Parliament Square in the middle of England's capital for Historic County Flags Day.
Supporting the Air Cadets Thursday, 19 August, 2021 The Cadet forces help young people to develop important life skills and assist them in reaching their full potential at school and beyond. Last month I was happy to call in on 2292 (Market Rasen) Sqn RAF Air Cadets and support them at their recruiting stall.
New Agri-food Tech Centre Opened at Riseholme Monday, 28 June, 2021 Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative MP for Gainsborough, ceremonially opened the new Centre for Agri-Food Technology at Riseholme College. "I was proud to open the new £1 million Centre for Agri-food Technology at Riseholme College with the Principal," Sir Edward said.