Canberra Crescent Village Green Latest - March 2026 Friday, 13 March, 2026 The consultation on the Canberra Crescent Village Green closed several weeks ago now, and residents are regularly asking me for an update. Here I briefly explain where we are at the moment, and why I think time is on our side. Local News
Catchems Corner surgery 19th August 2025 Along with our local PCSO, I've recently started a hold local community drop in surgeries. Today we were at the Catchems Corner pub - here's what happened... Local News
Supporting Stories in the Park 15th August 2025 One of the things that attracted me to my role at the RJS Foundation was the ability to help local organisations making a difference. Reading has always been... Local News
Hop to it in the Staffordshire Moorlands 8th August 2025 Have you spotted the wallabys around the Staffordshire Moorlands? There's 10 in total spread across the area, all decorated y local groups and organisations... Local News
Meir Park Community Hall 'Changing Place' Opened 6th August 2025 It was a pleasure today to join representatives from users, the Deputy Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent and our local MP as the new 'Changing Place' was officially... Local News
Viewing Clarion's Work in Manchester 30th July 2025 The opportunity to get a behind the scenes look at housing development with one of the country's largest housing associations - Clarion - was one I couldn't... Opinions
Thank You University of Staffordshire 23rd July 2025 A huge honour yesterday to be awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Staffordshire in front of fellow alumni, my family and honorary doctorate... Local News
A Record Breaking Effort! 8th July 2025 We took an hour out of work today to join hundreds of people across Stoke-on-Trent (and beyond!) in a Centenary Tea Party that has now officially been confirmed... Local News
LGA Conference does Liverpool 4th July 2025 A highlight of the local government year for me is always the Local Government Association (LGA) Conference, held this year in Liverpool. It's always a busy few... Opinions
Keele Day 2025 28th June 2025 It was a pleasure to return to Keele University this weekend for their special open day for alumni. Although I attended for Keele as a postgraduate about 25... Local News
