We campaigned successfully to have the A21 dualled between Tonbridge and Pembury, but there are further improvements needed to our roads and rail services on which we all rely, as well as making the area more cycle friendly.
Following a considerable campaign to introduce flexible ticketing - which included securing an adjournment debate on the issue last September - Greg has welcomed the Secretary of State for Transport's announcement today that flexible tickets for use on the railways will be available to buy from 2
Greg held a virtual meeting with the Managing Director of Southeastern, David Statham today to discuss a number of issues facing the local rail network in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Greg successfully secured an adjournment debate today to call on the Government to speed up the introduction of flexible ticketing - describing the current fares system as an "anachronism" that needs to be changed for the 21st century.
Greg has welcomed a decision by Highways England to bring forward by five years comprehensive plans to upgrade safety along the route following a meeting between MPs and the Roads Minister in June in which the case was made to advance the works.
Greg has called for Southeastern to accelerate the introduction of a broader range of flexible ticketing options as the coronavirus crisis looks set to permanently alter commuter behaviour.
Paddock Wood Station is to benefit from a £70,000 investment in its cycling facilities and is only one of three stations in the South East to be nominated for investment.
