Great to welcome Veterans Minister @CalvinBailey to Frimley Park Hospital to meet staff from the Joint Hospital Group - military clinicians who work alongside NHS staff to provide expert care to patients

It was also wonderful to hear about the work Frimley Trust is doing to support veterans and the Armed Forces community

Last week I planted a cross in the Parliamentary Garden of Remembrance to remember the fallen, on behalf of everyone across Bracknell, Crowthorne, Sandhurst and Whitegrove

This Remembrance Sunday, we remember and give thanks to our Armed Forces community

I laid a wreath in Bracknell in honour of all those who have sacrificed for our freedoms

Wreaths were also laid on my behalf in Crowthorne, Sandhurst and Easthampstead

We Will Remember Them

Great to join Poppy sellers across Bracknell Forest as we get ready for Remembrance

Thank you RBL Bracknell and RBL Binfield for having me along to help out

📆 Weekly Update 31 October-6 November 📆

Today marks 80 years since the Act which founded the NHS - so fittingly I visited local mental and public health provision

I'm delighted that the Government has confirmed a £29 million grant to Bracknell Forest Council to help address debts built up since 2020

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Cutting business rates for over 250 high street businesses in Bracknell Forest, by improving VAT compliance from big online marketplaces

An idea so good even the Tories agree!

I recently joined local business leaders for the Bracknell Forest Investment Summit, to chat about local growth, and improving employment opportunities
Bracknell Forest is a thriving, growing place for businesses of every size - from major internationals to innovative start-ups

After several bad road accidents across Bracknell Forest last month, I have secured a meeting with the Roads Minister

More action on road safety means saving lives

I had a fantastic time last night at Sandhurst Fireworks - thank you to Sandhurst Town Council and all the volunteers for putting on such a brilliant community event

Lovely to see lots of people there in Hallowe'en costumes too (I wasn't wearing one for the record 🎃)

I love Bonfire Night, it's a wonderful British tradition, and the best way to enjoy it while being safe and sensitive to pets and other neighbours is to go to an organised public display

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📆 Weekly Update 24-30 October📆

The budget brings support for local households and businesses - and a fascinating meeting with local NHS Pathology services

Before the budget I met with the Chancellor to push for more support for the high street across Bracknell, Crowthorne and Sandhurst

Yesterday, the Chancellor delivered just that, and scrapped business rates for over 250 businesses in Bracknell Forest

Today's budget delivers much-needed breathing space for families and businesses in Bracknell Forest

🏠️ Gives 30,000 households in Bracknell Forest a £100 refund on council tax to tackle energy bills

💪 Devolves new powers to the Thames Valley to boost local growth