Championing Our Rural Economy and Farming Communities

Our rural and farming communities are the backbone of our local economy, and I will continue to highlight the importance of our local farms and Lincolnshire's role as producers of much of the nation's food. Caring for our environment is also incredibly important, whether that is tackling litter, or protecting the beauty of our local landscapes. I always enjoy speaking with farmers and regularly highlight their views on sustainable food production and environmental protections in Parliament. 

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Securing Westminster Hall Debate on Planning and Solar Farms in Parliament

Having listened to many constituents' concerns about current solar farm projects proposed in the Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency, I have secured a Westminster Hall Debate next Wednesday (19th July) to raise the issue of planning and solar farms in Parliament. In the debate I will be able to

Meeting DEFRA Minister Rebecca Pow at Proposed Lincolnshire Reservoir Site

Today I met with DEFRA Minister Rebecca Pow, Anglian Water and the Environment Agency in Swaton where we discussed the proposed plans for the South Lincolnshire Reservoir. I raised the concerns of constituents about the proposals, including the site and communication of the plans, as well as the un

Meeting Lincolnshire Rural Support Network

It was good to talk to Amy from the Lincolnshire Rural Support Network about the work they are doing to help farmers and rural people in Lincolnshire. The LRSN provide farming families and rural communities with the tools and information to support them in times of stress and change within the

Raising Constituents' Concerns on South Lincolnshire Reservoir

In the House of Commons this morning, I raised my constituents' concerns about the proposals for Anglian Water to build a new reservoir in the area south of Sleaford that would severely affect the communities of Scredington, Helpringham, Burton, Spanby and Swaton. Many people are understandably dis

Nominating Local Farmer as NFU Community Hero

I was delighted to nominate Geoff Hotchkin as the NFU Community Farming Hero for Sleaford and North Hykeham and it was a pleasure to visit his farm to present him with his certificate. Geoff has dedicated his life to farming and goes above and beyond to support the local community.