Greg has written to the new Managing Director of Southeastern to ask why a number of fundamental improvements to the local rail service were not included in the new Direct Award agreement.
Greg said:
"It is extremely disappointing that the Direct Award agreement does not address some of the fundam
Greg is supporting a local campaign to build two new pedestrian crossings in Tunbridge Wells – one near the car-park on Major York's Road and the other on the A264 Langton Road, close to St Paul's Church.
A petition with over 1,000 signatures was submitted to the Joint Transportation Board (JTB) in
Greg met with representatives from Kent County Council, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, and construction firm Lafarge Tarmac to mark the start of work on the much-anticipated congestion-busting Longfield Road scheme.
Greg commented:
"This is an important day for Tunbridge Wells with work act
Greg attended a Business Breakfast, organised by West Kent Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Greg commented:
"It is always really useful to hear what's on people's minds – how businesses think the Government is doing in terms of supporting them and ideas on what might help them even more.
The six week period during which any legal objections to the A21 dualling scheme can be made has ended and the Highways Agency has appointed the main contractor for the construction work, Balfour Beatty.
Greg Clark commented:
"This is another big milestone for the A21 dualling.
Greg attended an award and graduation ceremony for the Tunbridge Wells Challenger Troop which uses a military approach to try and engage young people who may be struggling in school.
Greg commented:
"Hearing the stories of the young people and how they have turned their lives around was absolutely
Chairman of Rusthall Parish Council, Jenny Blackburn, asked for Greg's help to get an underground spring at the junction of Lower Green Road and Rusthall Road sorted out.
As a result of Greg raising concerns about poor local stroke services, Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust has agreed to ask local residents about their views on making improvements.
Greg said:
"I think that most people living in West Kent will be extremely concerned to hear that local strok
Greg has asked the Transport Minister to allow commuters affected by the forthcoming London Bridge closure to use their season tickets on the buses and underground.
Trains on the Hastings, Uckfield and Paddock Wood lines will all be affected.