Enhancing Our Coasts

Hamble

We are lucky to live along the most beautiful coastline in the country, mixing wildlife-rich habitats with vibrant communities. Paul will work with local partners to enrich the natural environment, improve coastal defence structures, boost our maritime economy, and ensure sustainable access for locals and visitors. 

 

News

Paul meets farmers in Bursledon

It was great to visit John at his farm in Bursledon along with other farmers and representatives from the National Farmers Union (NFU).  We spent the morning talking about talking about the challenges of farming in our local area and rights of way issues.

Victory for Campaigners - Southampton Airport Saved

I am absolutely delighted that our campaign to Save Southampton Airport has been successful. In the early hours of Saturday morning and after a very drawn out debate, the plans to extend the runway at Southampton Airport were finally approved by Eastleigh Borough Council.

Paul launches petition to Save Southampton Airport

I am very disappointed by the decision that Councillors took on Friday night to reject Southampton Airport's runway extension.  Members of the planning committee have chosen to ignore the advice of their own professional and technical experts who recommended approving the application with

Paul Backs Solent Freeport and Southampton Airport

Last Friday, the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership and local authorities submitted a bid to Government for a Solent Freeport. Freeports generate a number of economic benefits for their local areas in terms of extra investment, new jobs and business growth.

Paul supports Small Business Saturday

On Saturday, it was a great pleasure to be out in Botley listening to many of the small independent businesses operating in the village such as Wardrobe @24 and Mermaids. It was also Small Business Saturday nationally and I was delighted to support this campaign which encourages all of us

Extra support for the Travel and Aviation Sector

I welcome the announcement today that Southampton Airport will not have to pay business rates this year and that a new testing and quarantine system will be introduced, cutting the quarantine periods from 14 days to 5 days with a negative test.

Paul speaks up for Southampton Airport and Travel Businesses

Pleased to speak in the Aviation Debate today and call for improvements to the testing regime, business rates support and a decision on the extension to Southampton Airport. We need to support the aviation and travel sector and help both get back on their feet.