Meeting about Buses with Transport Minister Richard Holden Monday, 26 June, 2023 Approaches to local bus services: In England = fare caps and £300m extra funding from the UK Gov until 2025. In Wales = funding cuts from the Welsh Gov putting services at risk from the end of July.
Fantastic Turnout for Cowbridge Pride Saturday, 24 June, 2023 What a fantastic turnout for Cowbridge Pride! I helped to carry possibly the biggest flag I have ever seen! A massive well done to Ian H Watkins for organising and bringing everyone together!
Vale MP Running 11th London Marathon in aide of Vulnerable Children Thursday, 6 April, 2023 Alun Cairns MP is fundraising for Barnardo's in his eleventh London Marathon, taking place on Sunday 23rd April.
Vale MP Helps St Illtyd School Campaign Tuesday, 28 March, 2023 Hugely impressed with the campaign that Year 6 from St Illtyd Primary School are running. Following a BBC Newsround report on the need for disabled playground equipment, the class wrote to me to express their thoughts on the issue.
Successful Community Surgery in Southerndown Friday, 24 March, 2023 And a beautiful sunset! Yesterday, I hosted a community surgery and it was great to talk to members of the local community on what matters to them. I regularly hold surgeries, so if you would like to book an appointment in future please send me an email.
Alarming Activity in Llantwit Major Tuesday, 21 March, 2023 We are all troubled and alarmed by the activity in Llantwit Major of an extremist campaign group. In light of this, I have been delighted to see the continued strength of community support for Ukrainian families.
Vale MP Discusses St Athan Station with Transport Secretary Friday, 17 March, 2023 I met with the Secretary of State for Transport, Mark Harper, to discuss the need for a train station in St Athan.
Vale MP visits Craft Fete in Rhoose Thursday, 16 March, 2023 It was great to attend Rhoose's Craft Fete with local Cllr William Hennessy, checking out the great range of products on sale! Raffle, refreshments, and over 30 local craft stalls with everything from artwork to candles and cards... and amazing cakes!
Vale MP Visits Tomos & Lilford Brewery Friday, 10 March, 2023 Great to visit the local brewery in Llandow and chat to Rob about their fantastic Vale-themed range. The Vale Pale, Nash Point, and Southerndown Gold are a few of the favourites.
Model Farm Application Rejected! Wednesday, 1 March, 2023 I am delighted that the Model Farm planning application was rejected tonight. I am grateful to the nine councillors who voted against the Model Farm proposals yesterday, but I am disappointed that eight voted in favour of the application.