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Removal of Palm Trees in the Italian Gardens

A number of residents and local businesses have contacted Torbay's MP Kevin Foster in the last 24 hours, voicing concern at the culling of between 30-40 palm trees in the Italian Gardens looking out over Torre Abbey Sands. As soon as Kevin became aware of the problem, he raised residents concerns w

Culling of Palm trees in the Italian gardens

A number of residents and local businesses have contacted local MP Kevin Foster in the last 24 hours, voicing concern at the culling of between 30-40 palm trees in the Italian Gardens looking out over Torre Abbey Sands. As soon as Kevin became aware of the problem, he raised residents concerns with

Vote ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

For clarity the Speaker only selected motions R (Leader of the Opposition) and H (SNP Motion) for debate and vote on the King’s Speech. The human cost in Israel and Gaza is immense and what we see on our news bulletins and online is truly heart breaking.

Restoring Pride to the Bay

Restore pride in Our Bay, by regenerating long derelict buildings and improving our street scene – Derelict sites in our Town Centres can be used to create new homes and jobs, with work already underway to convert a former supermarket into a Community Diagnostic Centre to support local health servic

Keeping Us Safe

Deliver safer Town Centres, by installing more CTV, improved lighting & more policing – Torbay’s Conservative MP, Council and Police and Crime Commissioner are now working together to tackle the issues raised by residents, with support offered to those who are homeless, alongside measures to imp

Better Access to Leisure

Discounted Parking, discounted leisure access and discounted toilet access for local residents – Working with Torbay council to implement a scheme which encourages residents to use local facilities.

Road Safety

Improve Road Safety, including tackling dangerous parking near schools and speeding – I have worked with local Councillors and residents to campaign for improvements to road safety across our local area.

Our Town Centre

Regenerate our Town Centres, including getting £35m of government funded projects underway – The Government backed Torquay’s Town Deal with £21.9m and Paignton’s Future High Streets Fund with £13.4m, plus a further £3m for the Paignton Picture House.

Keeping Council Tax Down

 Keep Council Tax Down and implement measures to help with the cost of living - 3 cost of living payments totaling £900 will be made to lower-income and vulnerable Torbay households by the Government, with a £300 pensioner.