James Brokenshire has received a letter from the Post Office about the opening of a new Post Office in Sidcup as part of the Post Office’s plan to modernise the network and ensure customers needs are met in accessible and convenient locations with extended opening hours.
James has welcomed the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, which included an increase in NHS and mental health funding, measures to help more people onto the housing ladder and important investment into local communities and high streets.
James Brokenshire has helped plant 5 trees in Joyden’s Wood as part of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy, a network of forest conservation to mark Her Majesty’s lifetime of service to the Commonwealth.
James Brokenshire joined patients, staff and family representative of June Casson the former Chair of the Patient Reference Group for the Guy’s Cancer Centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital for a special event to unveil a painting to remember and celebrate June’s work.
James Brokenshire met with the new Chief Executive of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, Matthew Trainer at Queen Mary’s Hospital to discuss local health matters and the current phase of developments at Queen Mary’s Hospital.
James Brokenshire recently attended a Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle compliance operation to see the work of TfL’s Compliance Officers in inspecting licensed taxi and private hire drivers to ensure they comply with relevant legislation and regulations.
James Brokenshire recently met with The Royal British Legion’s local Area Manager Ryan Allain to discuss support for the Armed Forces community in London.
James Brokenshire has welcomed news that, from Saturday 16 December, the 96 bus will begin to stop at Darent Valley Hospital, using the Fastrack Bus Routes between Dartford and Bluewater.
James Brokenshire hosted a Police reassurance meeting at Blackfen Community Library last Friday to provide an opportunity for local residents to discuss their community safety concerns and to hear from Bexley Police on the steps they are taking to respond.
