Did you know: 55% of small businesses here in Berwick-upon-Tweed have been trading for over a decade, compared to 39% elsewhere in the country, and it was a pleasure to visit one of them recently – Allan Brothers, the longest established window company in the UK!
Many know that His Majesty King Charles III has long expressed a deep love for our unique wildlife, nature and rural places, holding conservation charity patronages such as the Wildlife Trusts, and frequently reflecting on his love of walking and its role in promoting health and wellbeing.
As His Majesty King Charles III’s Coronation this coming weekend draws nearer, I wanted to make sure you have the key dates and times, as well as details of how to find all the fantastic local events here in our constituency to celebrate this wonderful moment in our national story:
Further to my post in February, I am so pleased to see that Northumberland County Council has listened to the local concerns that I raised with them about Scremerston First School, and today published a recommendation that Scremerston NOT be closed!
Northumberland residents are rightly passionate about the special environment and wildlife we’re lucky to have, and the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2023 results – the UK’s biggest citizen science wildlife survey – prove it.
Protecting our beautiful and unique landscape here in north Northumberland is an issue close to my heart. Our rivers, waterways and beaches are a key part of that landscape – such as Bamburgh beach, my kids’ favourite!
Last Friday I walked the beat with Northumbria Police Neighbourhood Inspector John Swan, who covers the area from Berwick down to Morpeth, to discuss the crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB) issues that constituents have been raising with me. I wanted to share some updates with you today.
Today I met Helen Paterson, our new CEO at Northumberland County Council, and had a productive discussion about the services our council provides for us.
It was a pleasure to drop by the National Association of Cider Makers British Cider Week event in Parliament this week, especially given the fantastic cider producers who call Berwick-upon-Tweed home.
