West Sussex County Cllr Sam Raby (St. Leonard's Forest) has backed a new petition calling for urgent safety improvements at Faygate Roundabout on the A264, warning that the junction is 'intimidating and unsafe' for pedestrians, cyclists and bus users.
Just days after voting down a Lib Dem proposal to increase road maintenance funding, the Conservative administration at West Sussex County Council has performed a dramatic U-turn, committing £2.4m in "windfall" government grant to the highways budget.
Welcome back to your weekly update on my activities - and this week marks the 50th edition of this newsletter! In Westminster last week, I hosted 'A Taste of Sussex' event to celebrate the role of local producers in the area.
Last week in Parliament, John spoke about the pressures facing our local pubs and hospitality sector, raised horse and rider safety concerns, and the cost-of-living crisis.
Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency transport package to keep Britain moving, cutting the cost of travel for people – whether by car, train or bus.