Diary - helpful update on migrant barge Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 Much work to do before a virtual meeting with Liz Ferdenzi, who is my direct contact with the migrant barge in Portland Port. We have agreed to speak regularly so I can keep up with how everything is going on board. Some constituents had voiced their concern about the size of the bus which takes migrants into Weymouth and back. I inquired whether a minibus would be more suitable than a double... Diary
Diary - tributes to a special lady 26th May 2017 On a lovely sunny day, I climbed into a suit, on to my motorbike and headed to New Milton in heavy traffic to pay tribute to Jess Davies, the former manager of... Diary
Diary - terror strikes again 23rd May 2017 Horrible news this morning as reports of another ghastly terrorist attack on a concert in Manchester come in. More than 20 young people are dead and circa 60... Diary
Diary - come in for tea 20th May 2017 Out and about, both in rain and sunshine. Sheltered under a garage roof while it lashed down, to be invited into tea when I told the owner we'd had to take... Diary
Diary - rounding up horses 19th May 2017 Had a useful and informative visit to St Mary and St Joseph's RC Primary School in Wool, run by Mrs Brown. This was a long-standing visit and gave me a chance... Diary
Diary - a new Mayor 18th May 2017 Out meeting prospective constituents and then attending the Mayor Making at the Pavilion in the evening. The latter was a fun evening, with Cllr Kevin Brookes... Diary
Diary - questions from islanders 17th May 2017 Rain, rain and more rain. What a foul day. Time to catch up on constituency matters and although I am not an MP I still have to represent those in the... Diary
Diary - residents have their say 16th May 2017 An interesting day supporting a colleague and then another Drax Direct in Worth Matravers. A packed hall and lots of questions for nearly two hours. Diary
Diary - supporting a friend 15th May 2017 The day began early with a visit to Lulworth fisherman Jo Miller. They are a lovely family, who have fished our waters for a long, long time. We discussed EU... Diary
Diary - Freedom of the Borough for Sea Cadets 13th May 2017 Day began early knocking on doors to meet more residents. Then I reported to the Weymouth Sea Cadets at Barrack Road for their big day at 1300. Appropriately... Diary