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Support for Southampton’s Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
The vibrant and diverse arts and cultural sector in Southampton makes our city so unique and a such a great place to live. Sadly, a lot of the cultural sector has been hit hard over [...]
PoliticsHome: Building Safety Bill must not leave behind leaseholders saddled with ruinous remediation costs.
This week I had an article published on PoliticsHome. During the passage of the Fire Safety Bill, Ministers said the issue of leaseholders would be addressed in the Building Safety Bill. We will hold them to [...]
Citizens Advice Scam Awareness Week
Scams and fraud are a massive issue and these crimes can happen to anyone. We can all play our part in spreading awareness and look out for potential scams. As a result of coronavirus, many [...]
Volunteers’ Week 1-7 June 2021
The 1st June marks the first day of the 37th annual Volunteers’ Week. This takes place during the UK’s Month of Community and is a celebration of the contribution and dedication of millions of volunteers [...]
Royston's Latest Campaigns
A National Spitfire Memorial
For many years Royston has campaigned for a national memorial to the Spitfire in Southampton This year we are marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, which was the first major [...]
Royston Fights to Keep Open Lloyds Bank
I am continuing my campaign to keep the Woolston Lloyds Bank branch open after it was recently announced that it was to be closed. Over 1100 local people have signed the petition [...]
A New Lease of Life for The Bittern
Today the Bittern Pub officially reopens after a major refurbishment costing Punch Taverns £400,000. The pub has had its challenges, most recently when it looked like it was going to be sold to McDonald's, but [...]
The Royston Diary
Opening of the Southampton Ukrainian Community Support Group
I was delighted to attend the opening of the Southampton Ukrainian Community Support Group recently. I spoke with Mel, Kasia, Sam and other volunteers about their great efforts supporting Ukrainian refugees and welcoming those who [...]
World Parkinson’s Day Drop-in Session
I attended the World Parkinson’s day Drop-in Session in Parliament. Not enough people understand what it is like to live with Parkinson’s or to care for those with the condition. I spoke with Vivian, who [...]
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