Dan welcomes new investment in cheaper, greener journeys for Herne Bay Monday, 16 May, 2022 Thanks to the Conservative Government, millions of people across the country will benefit from healthier, free, local journeys in a boost to air quality and people’s physical and mental health. Supported by a transformational £200 million of Government funding for 134 ambitious projects, communities across the country will be benefitting from new and improved footways, cycle lanes, and pedestrian... Local News
New year brings in new cycling opportunities for Kent 22nd February 2022 The following article appeared in the Spokes newsletter in February 2022 I believe it is the most exciting time ever to be a cycling campaigner. Not only are... Local News
COP26: Representing Kent on the Global Stage 16th November 2021 It was an honour to fly the flag for Herne Bay, the Canterbury district and Kent at COP26 in Glasgow last week. I was part of an accredited delegation with the... Local News
Local Conservatives Demand Urgent Change at Southern Water Following Flooding and Sewage Issues 1st September 2021 Canterbury Council is leading the way in demanding that Southern Water take urgent action to tackle the recent spate of flooding and sewage issues across the... Local News
Making Blacksole Bridge Safe for Pedestrians 10th August 2021 Many local residents have written to me complaining about the danger of crossing Margate Rd at the southernmost point of Blacksole Bridge. For residents of the... Local News
20 Mph Speed Limit for Herne Bay Town Centre Moves a Step Closer to Reality 10th August 2021 I believe that a 20 mph speed limit zone will help make Herne Bay a safer, quieter and greener town. Therefore I am delighted to report that my campaign for the... Local News
Funding Agreed For New Cycle Route in Herne Bay 6th October 2020 The following article was written by Spokes - the cycling campaign group for East Kent: Herne Bay is earmarked for many new homes in future with the southern... Local News
Reporting Back on the Canterbury Climate Emergency 19th September 2020 As the Chair of Canterbury Council’s Climate Change Working Group, I’m reporting back on the actions we are taking to help the Council become carbon neutral... Local News
Dan's Guide to Green Shopping 2nd September 2020 In this Go-Green Guide I’m focussing on cutting the carbon emissions associated with your shopping. And I’m using ‘shopping’ in its broadest sense, to include... Opinions
Dan's Guide to Green Travel 15th July 2020 People love to travel, so much so that it represents a quarter of our carbon footprint. While a climate emergency combined with a global pandemic may reduce the... Opinions
