Reading brings health benefits for all members of our communities, but for children in particular, it helps them to learn, improves mood and broadens their horizons.
Last week I had a really good meeting at the Sicklesmere Road site with Denbury Homes and Hopkins Homes to discuss enhancing the river Lark encouraging otters and access and how more can be done to support nature (including swift bricks) on properties.
Working together with local organisation
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay - it's ok to ask for help. Good mental health is vital for all, from the very youngest to the oldest in our society - it's essential that we all have access to the help and services we may need.
This week I have been in Manchester for the Conservative Party Conference, a chance for Conservatives MPs to get together with members, businesses and other stakeholders to share ideas, discuss policy and catch up on issues of the day.
The Prime Minister’s speech was one of positivity, having
Congratulations to West Suffolk College and Vaillant UK on the opening of the new Heat Pump Training Centre today!
This excellent facility will provide:
👩🏻🔧upskilling and apprenticeships
⚙️ access to the latest technology
💚advice and heat pump education for households
So, there are some mornings that are just wonderful, and for me, Monday was one. I was stood on the site of the new hospital, Hardwick Manor, in the sun, watching turf being lifted, in beautiful big two metre wide slabs.
At Conservative Party Conference I met with representatives from Greater Anglia to discuss improvements to capacity, such as an additional hourly morning and evening route and how we can work together to collect the views of rail users in our local area.
I am looking forward to progressing th
I was delighted to welcome Lord Markham to West Suffolk Hospital for a day of roundtable discussions, to walk the new site and to give people the chance to experience the immersive virtual reality presentation on the new West Suffolk Hospital 2.0.
The visit was a great opportunity to showcase the r