Having heard from constituents with concerns about the cost of living and rising energy prices, I met with two local branches of Citizens Advice, Elmbridge West and Esher, to learn from their experiences on the ground.
We discussed what the government is doing to help local families. This includes over £22 billion of immediate support for families over 2022-23.
I work closely with the CAB to support constituents on a wide range of issues and am always available to help constituents in any way I can.
As ever, if you are a constituent in need of my help, please do not hesitate to write to me at [email protected]
This month saw the State Opening of Parliament delivered by HRH The Prince of Wales.
The government has set out a programme of important legislation, with Bills on everything from planning and rail travel, to social housing and business rates reform.
As your Member of Parliament, I look forward to representing the views of constituents across Esher and Walton constituency and ensuring that we secure our fair share of benefits from the announcements made.
There is still time to fill out my rail survey. I will be meeting with South Western Railway to present the results of this survey and demonstrate local demand for:
The extension of Zone 6 to Hinchley Wood, Oxshott, Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon, Esher, Hersham, Claygate, Walton-on-Thames stations;
Improvements to station infrastructure and accessibility; and
Increased capacity and more carriages on services to prevent overcrowding.
8 community visits since last update
Read below to see what I am doing for our area.
In the constituency
Drop-in surgeries
I hold regular drop-in surgeries in cafes, restaurants and shopping centres across the constituency.
These sessions are a great way for people to meet with me and for me to take constituents' questions on a range of local and national issues.
Thank you to everyone who has dropped by to chat with me so far.
Working with the community
Every week, I visit groups and organisations across the constituency to hear what they are doing for their communities and to help in any way I can.
At the start of May, I dropped by West Molesey to hear from local parents about the condition of two playgrounds in Molesey and support their campaign for better play equipment. I will be making the case for improvements to Elmbridge Borough Council on behalf of residents.
On a recent visit to St Andrew's Church in Oxshott, I spoke with the Vicar at St Andrew's - Frances Trickey - and volunteers about the church's plans for expansion and their efforts to become a focal point for the Oxshott community.
If you are involved in a local project that you would like me to hear about, or know of a local group that might need some support, please drop me a line at [email protected]
Walton BID
It was my pleasure to meet up with Tracey Blandford in her new role as BID Manager at Walton Business Improvement District (BID).
I spoke with Tracey and Peter Beggan - Chair of Walton BID - about their priorities for the rejuvenation of the high street and Heart Shopping Centre.
Walton BID have an exciting programme of events in celebration of The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Weekend on Saturday 4 June. More details below.
