Introduction

Welcome to my website. Here you will find information on my work as the Member of Parliament for Ashfield. You will also find information on Ashfield and on how you can contact me or attend one of my surgeries. There are also links to other local, national and European sites of interest.

Message to my Constituents

I have been your MP since 1992. I am the link between local issues in Ashfield and Parliament at Westminster. I am as keen as ever to make sure your views and concerns are represented at the highest level in Government.

I am delighted by the many positive developments that Ashfield has seen:

Ashfield’s economy is going from strength to strength. The area is now home to many international companies, who value the skills of local people and benefit from excellent transport links. This success is well deserved and I will continue to encourage further investment into the area for the benefit of local people.

Health is a clear priority. I am extremely pleased about the £300m investment as part of Kings Mill Hospital’s massive building programme, which is now beginning to take shape. Work still continues on Ashfield’s new ‘Health Village’ which will transform the Ashfield Community Hospital. These new facilities will ensure that local people experience very high standards of healthcare.

Local schools are experiencing unprecedented levels of success. Record exam results are a sign of the hard work of staff and pupils as well as the government’s increased emphasis on prioritising and investing in education. Education is a vital issue and I will continue to press for continued investment for Ashfield’s young people.

Ambitious initiatives to tackle crime and anti social behaviour are underway. Ashfield’s Community Wardens are the latest example of this. Their approach to tackling the underlying reasons for anti-social behaviour compliments the work of our police officers, police community support officers and special constables. Crime is down in Ashfield, and I will continue to liaise with the police, wardens and the community to ensure this trend continues.

If you would like more information on my work in Ashfield please look at my Constituency Report.

There is much to celebrate in Ashfield, but I am aware that there is much more still to do. I would welcome your views and opinions.

Thank you for visiting the site.