Today is a momentous day for Tunbridge Wells with the official opening of the newly dualled A21 between Tonbridge and Pembury. Already the old narrow, dark and dangerous road seems a distant memory.

In his Times of Tunbridge Wells column published today, Greg has called for urgent improvements in the local Patient Transport Service.

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Today Greg officially opened the new Southborough Post Office following a major refurbishment.

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Greg met Alex Wood, a local apprentice jeweller who has been chosen to represent the UK at WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 – often referred to as the "Skills Olympics".

Following Tuesday night's flooding, Greg held an emergency meeting on Friday to demand answers from Kent County Council, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Southern Water and the Environment Agency.

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Greg met the Chief Executive of the new provider of the local young people's mental health service, John Brouder.

The contract for the new service starts on 1 September 2017.

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Greg congratulated Langton Green Community Sports Association on being awarded Construction Project of the Year for its new Sports Pavilion by Kent Excellence in Business.

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Whilst at the Kent County Show, Greg visited the Produced in Kent and Kent Police stands.

He also spoke to the Kent County Agricultural Society about the important contribution that the agricultural and food production industries make to the economy.

Greg hailed the opening of the Longfield flyover this morning as a significant step in the A21 Tonbridge to Pembury dualling.

Greg said:

"For months we've sat in queues watching the bridge being built so it's a relief that it's finally open.

Greg met with the Chief Executive of Kent & Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), Helen Greatorex, to talk about local adult mental health services.