This weeks update

It’s been a busy but incredibly productive two weeks fighting for our community and building the future our county deserves.

✅ Constitutional Duties: I chaired the cross-party appointments panel to select four legally essential roles required for us to operate. These are vital for our progress—stay tuned for more details in my next post!

✅ Energy Security: I had a meeting with Heyco Energy regarding energy provision in Lincolnshire. We need a common-sense approach to energy that ensures security of supply and supports our local economy. ⚡

✅ Infrastructure & Growth: It was a pleasure to cut the ribbon and open the new East Midlands Railway building in Lincoln. I also met with the fantastic Finbar, the new Humber Freeport Chairman, to plan the jobs and growth our area deserves.

✅ Protecting Our Landscape: I have officially submitted objection letters regarding the Anwick Biogas facility and the North Moor Solar Farm. We must protect our countryside, future of our farming and ensure that large-scale projects are not just pushed through regardless of the impact on our community. ✍🚫

✅ International Investment: I held a productive meeting with the Israel Embassy to further discuss exciting investment opportunities for our region. 🇮🇱🤝🇬🇧

✅ Standing up for SEND: Meeting with the Lincolnshire Autism Society was both inspiring and heartbreaking. Hearing what SEND children and their parents have endured reinforces why I am so committed to my role chairing the Reform UK SEND policy working group. Our children deserve better.

✅ Fixing our Services: I’ve also been meeting with stakeholders to tackle the dental crisis in Lincolnshire. While not strictly in my remit, having only one surgery per 17,000 people is wholly unacceptable, and I am working on a plan to fix it. 🦷

✅ Out and About: Great to attend the Reform Grimsby Christmas fundraising dinner! I also sat down with BBC Lincolnshire, ITV Calendar, and joined the TalkTV phone-in last night to discuss the issues that matter to you.

🎄 On a personal note, I managed to squeeze in some festive magic by taking Clifford to see Father Christmas one evening! 🎅