Constituency updates - October/November ‘25
Over the past month in the constituency, I:
What I’ve Been Up To in the Constituency This Month
🔧 Carnot Engines Visit – Toured their state-of-the-art engine test centre in Bletchley and heard about their new apprenticeship opportunities.
📚 Priory Rise School Visit – I spent time at Priory Rise School in Tattenhoe Park, chatting with Headteacher Corinne Benham-Smith and SENCo Vickie Snell. We had a really thoughtful and honest discussion about the challenges facing children with special educational needs and disabilities.
🎨 Great Horwood CofE School Nursery Opening – Celebrated the opening of the new nursery at Great Horwood CofE School. It’s such a bright and inspiring space for our youngest learners!
🏡 Eaton Leys Residents Association – Met with members of the Eaton Leys Residents Association to talk through local housing issues and hear their concerns.
🎖️ Remembrance & Armed Forces Day – Had the honour of laying a wreath at the Armed Forces Day MK Dons match against Salford City. I also attended remembrance services in Bletchley and joined the Poppy Appeal at Tesco in Buckingham.
⚽ Grassroots Football – Became the latest MK Irish signing (well, not quite!) but had a great chat about the benefits of grassroots sports. In addition I met with the fantastic MK City Football Club to hear about their work.
🏀 MK Breakers Basketball – Spoke with Peter Taylor about their quest for a new home and how I can support them.
🩺 Red House Surgery – Met with Dr Huda Muhsin, Dr Adam Staten, Practice Manager Jane Hanlon, and Deputy Practice Manager Karen Ross on premises challenges, and offered my support.
🛒 Saplings Family Centre & Community Larder – Visited this brilliant team in Bletchley who are doing amazing work supporting families and helping those feeling the pinch with the cost of living.
🌟 S4A at Furze Down School – Saw first-hand the fantastic childcare they provide during school holidays to keep children engaged and active.
💬 West Bletchley Counselling Service – Met their incredible team of 45 volunteer counsellors and welcomers who offer professional, compassionate mental health support across Bletchley, Fenny Stratford, Milton Keynes and beyond.
🧠 Dementia UK Admiral Nurses – Spoke with the team at Nationwide in Queensway about the Department for Health and Social Care’s 10-year NHS plan and the importance of bringing more health services into our communities.
🏆 Spirit of MK3 Community Awards – Dropped by the West Bletchley Community Lunch and congratulated all the amazing winners who make such a difference locally.
🎓 MK College Catch-Up – Had my regular catch-up with the dedicated MK College staff team.
🎆 Bourton Park Fireworks – Enjoyed a fantastic fireworks display with the community. I also had a delicious dinner at Prego and a welcoming drink at the New Inn.
🌾 Buckinghamshire Rural Forum – Took part in discussions about rural priorities and challenges.
🏠 Bellway Homes in Tattenhoe – Saw the lovely new homes being built, which will benefit local families. I was particularly pleased to see sustainable design at the heart of the development, including timber frames and air source heat pumps as we move towards net zero.
💊 Swan Practice Meeting – Caught up with the team and will follow up with conversations by raising pressures on rural dispensary practices with colleagues in Westminster.
🧩 Autism Early Support – Listened to the team in Buckingham about what needs to be done to enable more needs-led, child-led SEND provision.
🖥️ Rainbow Screens in Beachampton – Met this family-owned business to discuss skills challenges, East West Rail opportunities, and the ongoing pressures of the cost of living.
📅 Constituency Surgeries – Held regular surgeries in Buckingham (x2), Bletchley (x2), and Winslow (x2) to hear directly from constituents.
❄️ Winter Fair & Buckingham Art Fair – Rounded off the month with a visit to the Winter Fair at Lace Hill Sports and Community Centre and the Buckingham Art Fair – both wonderful showcases of our community spirit.
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