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This week I took the Rail Minister to visit Stroud railway station to see first-hand why it needs improved access.

It was a pleasure to visit Craig and his family to talk about the skills and expertise required to be a barber.

The family have worked in the area for decades, with Craig’s father telling me about how he came to set up the business 50 years ago this year.

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It was a pleasure to meet with my constituent, Lucy Fullard, CEO of the Parent and Carer Alliance C.I.C and Alice Gardener, Director, to discuss their plans after winning £250,000 from the National Lottery.

Each month Members of Parliament can apply for tickets for constituents to sit in on PMQs. These tickets are limited and subject to availability.

The next available slot I have is for 4 people on Wednesday 24th April at 12:00 (guests are advised to arrive at 11:00).

Yesterday I met with Chris Nelson, our Police and Crime Commissioner and local volunteers to discuss the work we have been doing to tackle anti-social behaviour down by our canals.

Many local people have reported concerns to me about some property management companies who demand extensive and variable service charge fees without transparency or accountability.

A quick video to update you all on what the boundary changes mean for the Stroud constituency at the next general election.

I visited two local pharmacies before Easter to meet the owners and their staff and discuss the implementation of the Pharmacy First initiative.

Thank you to the wonderful Stroud Family Pharmacy and fabulous Maylane Pharmacy for agreeing to see me.

I joined a local coffee morning at Champions Court in Dursley to speak with local residents about their concerns regarding the dangers of walking along the narrow Silver Street in Dursley.