Claire meets students at Merstham Park School Tuesday, 7 January, 2025 Before Christmas, I had a fantastic visit to Merstham Park School where I sat with students to hear about their exciting ambitions for a brand-new, state-of-the-art performance centre. While politics can sometimes feel like a pantomime, creating a space where students can learn, grow and express their creative talents is one of the most meaningful investments we can make in their future. I’m... Local News
Friendship Project Networking Meeting 27th October 2023 Fab networking meeting with my Friendship Project groups this morning - giving everyone an update on the bid process and discussing a range of issues from... Local News
50+ Asylum Seeker Hotels Closing 25th October 2023 For obvious reasons, I think immigrants play a really positive role in our country. However, it’s important that we have control over our borders, and that when... Local News
Day Travelcards Saved! 24th October 2023 I am thrilled to share that Day Travelcards from outside of London will no longer be scrapped, following Transport for London's proposals to withdraw them were... Local News
Happy 45th Birthday to COG Lions! 22nd October 2023 A very happy birthday to the Caterham, Oxted and Godstone Lions! These superstars have been serving our community for 45 years - raising money for a heap of... Local News
Visit to Limpsfield Common 19th October 2023 It was delightful to visit Limpsfield Common to catch up with Stephanie Fudge and Mark Dawson from the National Trust. They talked me through the improvements... Local News
£250,000 for Oxted's Master Park 25th September 2023 I'm absolutely thrilled to share that Master Park in Oxted is set to receive a £250,000 grant from the Government's Community Ownership Fund. Many of you will... Local News
We won’t reach net zero unless we take the public with us 20th September 2023 Claire's article published in The Telegraph on why we must not lose sight of the need to protect households struggling to pay their bills. Click to read: Claire... Opinions
PM announces new, pragmatic approach to Net Zero 20th September 2023 Today we are taking a pragmatic path to ensure we can meet our Net Zero targets. We are fully committed to reaching Net Zero by 2050. The UK has cut emissions... Westminster News
£886k boost for Surrey's Disabled Facilities Grant 8th September 2023 Surrey is set to receive an extra £886,000 from the Government for home adaptations such as wheelchair ramps, hoists, and stairlifts, helping elderly and... Local News
