Meeting with Plymouth City Council's Portfolio Holder for TransportEarlier this week, I met with Cllr Stephens, Plymouth’s Portfolio Holder for Transport, to discuss some of the ongoing transport projects and priorities across South West Devon.
Over the weekend Storm Ingrid caused further collapses in the sea wall at Dawlish, once again exposing how vulnerable the main rail line to Devon and Cornwall remains.
One important part of my role as a Member of Parliament is holding the Government to account as a member of the Transport Select Committee.We scrutinise the work of the Department for Transport and challenge ministers, businesses and stakeholders on their decisions and evidence.
Last night I spoke on the Railways Bill to stand up for passengers in South West Devon.Rail users in South West Devon deserve a system that works for them.
As part of my work on the Transport Committee, I recently met with the Rail Minister to discuss wider rail connectivity, and I raised the possibility of a new station in Plympton as part of the “Plymouth Metro” concept.I want you to know that I’m fully supportive of these plans.
It was great to meet with Elizabeth, Aéowyn and Enfys from Sherford, who came to my Plymstock surgery to share their experiences walking to and from school and Rainbows and how issues with traffic. I am aware this isn’t a new issue but it was good to hear from Elizabeth and her family about the
I was concerned to see that Plymouth’s Labour administration is proposing to introduce a £3.50 parking charge at The George Park and Ride.The previous Conservative administration had explored a possible £1 charge, but those plans were ultimately dropped.I am aware that many staff from Derriford Hosp
I recently met with Damien, a constituent who is an advanced driving instructor from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), to discuss how we can do more to protect young drivers on our roads. Young drivers remain one of the most vulnerable groups, being four times more like
Many of you will remember that back in April I was made aware of concerns about the condition of the Cadleigh to Cornwood Road, and I’ve been actively seeking updates on planned improvements from Devon County Council.I'm incredibly pleased to share that, following the Council's confirmation earlier
