Championing Our Rural Economy and Farming Communities

Meeting NFU Member

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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Advocating against Solar Parks on Productive Land

As Parliament has returned from recess this week, I have been back highlighting the impact current large scale solar farm proposals will have in my constituency, following on from my Solar Farms and Planning Westminster Hall Debate before the summer. This week in the Energy Bill debate, I set out h

Welcoming the Extension of the Countryside Stewardship Deadline

The Countryside Stewardship deadline has been extended until 15 September 2023! The application window for Countryside Stewardship this year will make sure that farmers who want to apply for this scheme have more time to do so – building on the great success of this scheme to date. Countryside Ste

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