Backing Local Businesses in Sleaford and North Hykeham

We are lucky to have a great variety of independent shops, hospitality venues and businesses in our market towns and villages, and I will continue to champion our high streets.

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Scrutinising the Budget

This Budget is one of broken promises and poorly thought out measures for every single generation.From young people buying their first homes to vulnerable pensioners - from university students to hard-working local business owners and farmers, these measures show a significant break of trust.This Bu

Visiting Kirkstead Bridge Residential Park

It was great to meet Ian Collier on site at Kirkstead Bridge Residential Park to discuss the important role of park homes within the local housing market. Many thanks to Ian for inviting me to the site to discuss support for the sector.

Visiting Potterhanworth's Fine Tea Merchants

Many thanks to Will at Fine Tea Merchants Ltd for inviting me to visit them in Potterhanworth recently! As a nation, we drink over 100 million cups of tea every day.

Visiting the Lost Village Festival

I visited Lost Village Festival yesterday evening to meet the team before they open their doors today to 18,500 visitors for the weekend.The festival takes place between Norton Disney and Witham St Hughs and contributes nearly £2 million to the local economy each year.

Opening The New Innovation Centre at Sleaford Quality Foods

It was an honour to officially open the new Innovation Centre at Sleaford Quality Foods who are the supplier of choice to many of the UK’s major food manufacturers and foodservice companies. The £750,000 investment is central to the company’s exciting plans to expand and develop through their Innov

Welcoming the Prime Minister to Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance HQ

I was thrilled that the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance HQ to say thank you to the fantastic team for their incredibly hard work. I was pleased to nominate the entire Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance team as Sleaford and North Hykeham’s community heroes for 202

Supporting #SmallBusinessSaturday at Ruskington Winter Market

It was great to celebrate the festivities at the Ruskington Winter Market with some great local businesses showcasing food, drink, crafts, gifts and much more. It was fantastic to see a great turnout from the community who enjoyed the market on #smallbusinesssaturday.

Visiting the Brilliant Sleaford Railway Club's Charity Show

The family enjoyed visiting the brilliant Sleaford Railway Club's charity show on Saturday! It was great as always to see many exhibitors, demonstrations and trade stands and we were very impressed by the intricate details within the layouts. Many thanks to the club for putting on another great sh

Phase 1 of the Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park is Open!

I was pleased to attend the opening of Phase 1 of the Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park, developed by North Kesteven District Council to bring new businesses and many jobs to Sleaford. I discussed the design and build of the high quality, eco-friendly units with NKDC Leader Cllr Richard Wright and Depu