In today's column for the Times of Tunbridge Wells, Greg welcomes the Government's decision not to relax night flight quotas at Gatwick, following Greg's intervention. However, he acknowledges that it is just one victory in a long campaign to restore tranquillity above Tunbridge Wells.
Following observations from constituents that aircraft appear to be flying lower this year than in previous years, Greg has written to Martin Rolfe, Chief Executive of NATS, to enquire into why this new trend is being permitted by the regulator.
Greg was delighted to welcome local people to his very sunny but hot surgery in Goudhurst recently. He was able to help his constituents with a variety of issues. Greg holds regular surgeries across the constituency, please check here for when they are scheduled.
Greg met with members of Tunbridge Well's Pakistani community in Southborough today to join in the celebrations marking the 75th anniversary since the founding of the country and to thank them for the contribution they have made to life in Britain and the constituency.
Progress continues in Goudhurst's Community Fibre Project as fibre broadband become available for a further 120 properties in the following postcodes: TN17 1LP, TN17 2ND, TN17 2NJ, TN17 2NL, TN17 1HE, TN17 1EG, TN17 1EE, TN17 1ED
Greg visited Burrs Hill Farm - a Ribena blackcurrant farm in Kent - to find out how the much-loved British drink is made as it prepares for the annual harvest season.
Greg enjoyed a visit to Hospice in the Weald recently where he met the Chief Executive Nick Farthing, Clinical Director Jan Thirkettle and Tor Edwards, Development and Communications Director.
In his regular column for the Times of Tunbridge Wells Greg describes his surprise at being asked to join the Government as Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and why he felt he had a duty to accept the offer during this challenging time for the UK.
Greg has written to the Aviation Minister to outline his objections to reported proposals by the Government to lift the cap on night flights in order to alleviate pressure at airports.
