Melton Borough Conservative Councillors' plans to tackle flooding, create a tenants hardship fund, and support activities for young people in Melton Mowbray blocked by Labour and Independent Councillors Thursday, 15 February, 2024 Conservative MBC Councillors' proposals to amend the Council's budget to provide a flood relief fund to support villages affected by flooding; to provide more support for parish councils; to provide a welfare hardship fund for tenants; and to provide funding to set up an organisation to engage young people in Melton Mowbray and the villages in a programme of positive activities and establishing a... Local News
Armistice Day 2022: Syston Remembers and pays tribute to those who serve, and have served, in our Armed Forces 11th November 2022 Edward has joined local people at the Remembrance Service at the War Memorial in Syston at 11am on Armistice Day to commemorate those who gave their lives for... Local News
Remembrance: Edward places Charnwood Remembrance Cross in House of Commons Garden of Remembrance 9th November 2022 In advance of Remembrance Day Edward has placed a cross of remembrance, remembering all those from Charnwood who gave their lives for their country in conflict... Local News
Edward appointed as Chief Secretary to the Treasury 14th October 2022 The Prime Minister has appointed Edward as Chief Secretary to HM Treasury in the mini-reshuffle which saw Jeremy Hunt appointed as Chancellor of the Exchequer... Local News
Edward attends Adhar Project Thurmaston community event marking launch of new loneliness support service 7th October 2022 Edward has joined local Thurmaston residents to speak at an event held by the Adhar Project in Thurmaston Community Centre to mark World Mental Health Day. The... Local News
Edward meets the British Heart Foundation to discuss their life-saving research and work 5th October 2022 Edward met with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham to discuss the need to tackle high blood pressure, which... Local News
Edward meets with Guide Dogs to hear about their ‘Open Doors’ campaign 4th October 2022 Edward has met with representatives from Guide Dogs at Conservative Party Conference to get an update on their hugely important work, in Leicestershire and... Local News
Edward meets Leader of Leicestershire County Council to discuss fairer funding and local issues 30th September 2022 Edward has held one of his regular meetings with the Leader and Deputy Leader of Leicestershire County Council, Cllrs Nick Rushton and Deborah Taylor, to... Local News
Statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 9th September 2022 It is with great sadness that I write this as our nation mourns the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Our longest-reigning Monarch was cherished by... Westminster News
Edward appointed Paymaster-General and Minister for the Cabinet Office 7th September 2022 The Prime Minister, Liz Truss, has appointed Edward as Paymaster-General and Minister for the Cabinet Office in her reshuffle following her appointment as Prime... Local News