December 2022
Since my election in 2019, I have been working hard on the issues which are raised with me on a regular basis.
Anti-social behaviour has been a concern, so I am delighted that a new police station will open in 2023.
I continue to lobby the Government to ensure that Watford General receives the investment it needs. Both staff and patients deserve a modern hospital with state-of-the-art facilities.
I was delighted to see my Tips Bill progress in the Commons. This new legislation makes it unlawful for employers to withhold tips from staff, benefiting more than 2 million hospitality workers.
Mental Health Awareness remains a priority, and in 2019 I pledged to train 1,000 people in Mental Health First Aid awareness in Watford. I want to reiterate my thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for their support with this initiative, which I hope to see become the norm across the UK.
I am proud to have worked with Suzanne Webb MP and Zach Eagling on ‘Zach’s Law’ which makes ‘epilepsy trolling’ a criminal offence within the Online Safety Bill going forward.
I was pleased to finally see changes to the infamous Woodmere Avenue width restriction and welcome the installation of ANPR cameras in 2023, something I requested in Parliament back in 2021!
More recently, I was delighted to hear that Pryzm has secured a 5-year lease extension, providing a huge boost to our local economy. Thank you to everybody who signed my petition to help save the nightclub.
I hope everybody in Watford has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As always, if I can be of assistance please do get in touch.
