Why is this top down reorganisation being forced on us? Thursday, 23 April, 2026 Hampshire voters will shortly be going to the polls in important County Council elections. Who manages and delivers services for us locally really matters. But there’s a big change coming in the shape of the government’s ‘reorganisation’ of Hampshire’s local authorities. As you will have read in the Herald and Post, 15 councils will be replaced by five new ‘unitary’ councils. East Hampshire... Articles for the Herald and Post
A sing along with the Dementia Choir 12th May 2023 I spent a joyful morning at the Ministry of Justice singing with the Memory Choir as part of Dementia Action week. Singing is such an uplifting experience and... Local News
The lessons we need to take from the local elections 12th May 2023 In this week's article for the Herald and Post I reflect on a tough result for the Conservatives... Last week’s East Hampshire local election results were... Articles for the Herald and Post
The King's coronation - pomp, ceremony and sustainability 5th May 2023 My article for this week's Herald and Post looks at the history of the coronation ceremony and how King Charles will be putting his own stamp on proceedings... Articles for the Herald and Post
Why we all need to do our bit to tackle littering 27th April 2023 This week my article for the Herald and Post focuses on an issue that everyone has a strong opinion about, littering... The front page of last week’s Alton... Articles for the Herald and Post
Help for vulnerable families 25th April 2023 This week the first of three payments, £301 of a total of £900, have been going to qualifying lower-income households to help with the cost of living. Info on... Westminster News
Help is there for Parkinson's sufferers 25th April 2023 My article for this week's Herald and Post... Tuesday 11th April marked World Parkinson’s Day. An important day in the calendar but also a poignant one when we... Articles for the Herald and Post
Recognising ADHD in the criminal justice system 24th April 2023 It was great to be at The Clink at HMP Brixton today to discuss ADHD in the criminal justice system with Sir Robert Buckland, who initiated and led such... Westminster News
On a shift with Alton Police 21st April 2023 Thank you to the Alton Response & Patrol police officers who who hosted PCC Donna Jones and me on Friday, on the night shift around East Hampshire — and thank... Local News
We can be a net zero nation 17th April 2023 This is my article for this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: Now that spring is here, it’s hopefully time to lower the central heating, bringing a little... Articles for the Herald and Post
