Summer Parliamentary Recess means: as I promised during the General Election, I’ve been making my usual effort to be highly visible serving all my local villages and two towns including Uckfield, Chailey, Crawley Down, Turners Hill, Danehill, Fletching & Newick to name a few, which I’m thrilled to be representing for the first time.
I’ve already held a number of appointments in my brilliant area, met with high street businesses, local Councillors, farmers & residents with more to come at my new 'Meet Mims' events (free tickets will be live soon) plus going Facebook Live alongside my September Business Breakfast & my Autumn 'A Taste from Across EGU' in Westminster showcasing our amazing local businesses & their products.
You'll be aware the constituency makeup of our area changed significantly with 2 MPs now covering the whole of the Mid Sussex District instead of 3. I’m pleased to continue to be one of them as the MP for East Grinstead, Uckfield & the villages seat which still includes an important 40% plus of Mid Sussex. I will continue to work with all the MPs across our area on things that jointly matter to our communities and the Districts of Wealden and Lewes.
There’s a concerning increase in STIs across the UK & Europe. STIs are very common, nothing to be embarrassed about & often very easy to treat. Some STIs don’t show symptoms, therefore it’s important to order a free, at home STI test to protect yourself & others. Also, if you’re under 24, you can order condoms free online. More advice, links and information can be found on my website.
In other news, MSDC have launched 3 noteworthy consultations this week on Licensing Policy, Taxi Licensing & Pavement Licensing. So please share your views – how to do so is also on my webpage.
As your MP, I was pleased to join last Sunday’s Westminster Hour on Radio 4 where we discussed economic matters & future leadership for my party. Most importantly, we reiterated the urgent need for all communities to come together & to embrace calm by rejecting division.
