Greg was shown around Skinners' Kent Academy's new building by its Principal, Sian Carr.
Greg commented:
"Skinners' Kent Academy has come a tremendous way since it was founded. It was great to see the new building completed. I hope it will be a great resource for the community as well
Local businesses came to find out more about the opportunities for exporting their products at an event – Exporting for Growth - hosted by Greg with UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) in Pembury.
Commenting on the event, Greg said:
"There has never been a better time to export and I would encourage an
Greg met with some of the organisers and sponsors of Tunbridge Wells in Bloom as they launched this year's scheme to local residents.
Greg said:
"Tunbridge Wells in Bloom gets better and better every year. If you would like to get involved, the Borough Council would be delighted to hear from you.
Speaking following the announcement of the death of Lady Thatcher, Tunbridge Wells MP and Financial Secretary to the Treasury Greg Clark said:
"Margaret Thatcher rescued Britain from economic decline and restored confidence in British enterprise.
Commenting on today's announcement from the Department for Transport that it will be providing £3.5m towards a £5m scheme to improve the road system on the North Farm Industrial Estate, Greg said:
"One of my top campaigns has been to get the roads around North Farm improved so I am absolutely delig
Greg said:
"The Highways Agency has confirmed to me that the Public Inquiry for the A21 Tonbridge-Pembury dualling scheme is due to start on 14 May 2013. We have all been fighting so hard to get the A21 dualled – it has been a long, hard slog over many years.
Greg met staff and residents at YMCA Ryder House in Tunbridge Wells, before visiting their Furniture Warehouse on Goods Station Road.
Greg commented:
"It was really inspiring to hear residents' stories of how West Kent YMCA is helping them to turn their prospects around.
Greg met with the Head of the new CAMHS Service, Simone Button, to find out what progress is being made on reducing waiting times and making the service more accessible to families.
In September, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust took over the CAHMS Service in Kent & Medway, promising to
Greg visited Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE Primary School to meet the winner of his Christmas Card competition, Jenny Clark.
Greg commented: "Choosing a winner from this year's entries was very difficult as there were so many lovely designs but in the end I couldn't resist this very cheerful look
MP for Tunbridge Wells, Greg Clark, welcomed the announcement by Southeastern that rail fare increases on the Tunbridge Wells and Paddock Wood lines will not be higher than around 4% next year.
Although the Government capped the annual rail fare increase to inflation plus 1% for the next