Canterbury City Council Ignores Parking Petition Friday, 23 February, 2024 Last night at Canterbury City Council’s budget meeting, your Conservative Councillor team, supported by managers from Active Life and the Kavanagh Cinema, presented 3 petitions totalling 1,700 signatures from local people. These petitions called on the Labour/Liberal coalition to back-track on the huge hikes in Herne Bay parking charges they are planning from April. While we have been able to... Local News
Record Numbers Apply for University in Wandsworth and England 18th February 2018 I was delighted to see the latest UCAS data showing that university application rates for 18-year-olds in England remain at record levels. Even more heartening... Local News
Conservatives are Protecting School Budgets, Increasing Places and Raising Standards 23rd May 2017 I am passionate about our schools, as it is vital that we extend opportunity to all through outstanding state education. For the past 7 years I have volunteered... Local News
Dan Watkins selected as part of Theresa May’s team as Conservative Candidate for Tooting 3rd May 2017 Dan Watkins has been re-selected by Tooting to be part of Theresa May’s Conservative team for the General Election on 8 June. Dan said: “I’m delighted to be re... Local News
‘Visit My Mosque’ Event Shows Tooting at its Inclusive Best 9th February 2017 This Sunday saw 150 mosques across Britain open their doors and invite all members of their local communities to come inside and learn more about Islam and its... Local News
Government's Industrial Strategy builds on a strong economy 29th January 2017 We live in turbulent global times, but the Conservatives’ sound management of the economy is continuing to deliver more jobs and higher wages for people in... Articles
Update on Chestnut Avenue Campaign 5th January 2017 UPDATE: 24th May 2017 I'm delighted to inform you that the Council has agreed to the meeting I have requested (see background information below). This gives us... Local News
Balham & Tooting Community Hero Awards 28th November 2016 The BATCA Community Awards celebration on 24th November at Jasmin’s Club on Tooting High Street was a wonderful occasion enjoyed by over 200 people from all... Local News
Plans for Next Year's Upgrade to Earlsfield Station 22nd November 2016 For the past 3 years I have been campaigning for longer, 10-car trains to be used at Earlsfield station during rush hour, and in April this year we got the go... Local News
Decision on Crossrail 2 Postponed til Next Year 3rd November 2016 Many local residents have been in touch with me in recent weeks on the topic of Crossrail 2, as we had expected to hear Transport for London's updated view on... Local News
