A significant step was taken towards delivering the Southborough Town Hub project today after the local authorities involved in the development signed a £10 million contract with Baxall Construction which will enable building to begin. 

Greg attended the official opening of the Speldhurst Community Shop today where he was given the honour of cutting the ribbon on the newly completed project. 

Following concerns that the proposed Southborough Hub was in jeopardy Greg convened an urgent meeting yesterday of members and officers from the three local authorities involved in the project in a bid to break the deadlock.

Tunbridge Wells business leaders representing a range of sectors met with Greg for a Q&A session at the Beacon today.

Greg attended the inaugural Tunbridge Wells Make It Your Business networking event at the Hotel Du Vin earlier today in order to help promote female entrepreneurship in Tunbridge Wells. 

Greg was delighted to tour one of Kent's leading food production factories today, shortly after visiting a luxury hamper maker.

It can be thirsty work being an MP, which is why Greg was delighted to visit Atom Brands earlier today for a tour of the rapidly expanding distillery and distributor, which is famous for its Bathtub Gin and whiskey advent calendars.

Greg met up with the Chief Executive of Visit Kent, Deirdre Wells, at Bewl Water today to mark the start of the Kent Big Weekend and discuss the vital role tourism plays in the local economy. 

Greg has praised the 'entrepreneurial spirit' of Tunbridge Wells businesses following a visit to two outstandingly successful family run firms.

Greg met this morning with a number of local businesses for a lively discussion over breakfast – organised by the Federation of Small Businesses. Greg said: