Efluent Discharge at Shoreham Port

Southern Water have shared details of an electrical issue at their Shoreham Waste Water Treatment Works overnight resulting in the failure of two pumps on site.

Chatsmore Farm Appeal Hearing - February 2024

Persimmon Homes continues to press for permission to build 475 properties on the green gap between Worthing and Ferring despite losing a series of court challenges. The company has refused to consider withdrawing its appeal.

WORTHING HERALD: New Year's Resolutions and Productive Persistence

Our New Year is one of many. Culture and agriculture was tied to the great annual Nile flood in Ancient Egypt. The Sirius star would reappear in mid-July after over two months to be the brightest in the night sky and mark a new year, a time of rebirth and rejuvenation. 

Working on behalf of Campervan owners

When a big company makes what they believe to be a minor change to what they sell or provide, small communities can be overlooked in how they are adversely impacted.

New Year Wishes

My team, family and I wish each and all a happy New Year, with best wishes to your family, friends and neighbours.

WORTHING HERALD: Looking on the Bright Side

As one year is followed by the next, I appreciate good people doing good things. They always have and they always will. Most people do more than satisfy curiosity about why life is the way it is; they put in positive efforts to make a difference.

Festive Fairtrade For All

By choosing Fairtrade at Christmas time, we join in sharing good tidings, fairer prices and better terms of trade with the producers who play a huge, yet overlooked, role in our lives and celebrations.

WORTHING HERALD: Christmas, Christianity and Communities

This week has been busy in Parliament. On Tuesday, I listened throughout the inspiring Westminster Hall debate on Christmas, Christianity and Communities. Speakers recognised the place and respect for other faiths and for those without faith. Everyone in England is within a parish.

Discussing Concerns over Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer Treatment

I am grateful to Dr Susan Michaelis, Founder of the Lobular Moon Shot Project, for visiting Parliament and explaining shared concerns about the need for research and investment in the diagnosis and treatment of Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer.