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Today, myself and other Conservative MPs for the Tees Valley, including Simon Clarke, Matt Vickers, Peter Gibson and Paul Howell, wrote to our local authority leaders to urge caution when considering placing further restrictions on the lives of residents.

VISIT ON THE RIVER TEES

Last week I had the chance to experience what it’s like to work on the River Tees. I joined the crew on the Phoenix Cross to find out more about Maritime safety and what exactly our tugboats get up to on the water.

FISHERIES BILL

This week and next, I’m on what’s known as a Bill Committee - and that’s where we go through legislation line by line to ensure it’s doing what we want it to.

NEW TEESWORKS HERITAGE TASKFORCE

Let us know how you think we should remember our Steel making heritage here: teesworks.co.uk/heritage

The Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen

COVID TESTING CAPACITY THIS WEEK

Please share this updated Covid-19 test site locations for this coming week.

The testing site at the Middlehaven Sainsbury’s site is permanent and open daily, 8AM - 8PM.

STANDING UP FOR INDUSTRY

This week I spoke in the House of Commons in support of the Chemical Industry in Teesside - specifically in relation to Tariffs affecting companies like Alpek.

Great to be here at the Global Educational Trust FREE Book Shop on Redcar High Street.

Colin and the team voluntarily run a fantastic asset in our community helping people from all walks of life, get access to books and educational material.

IMPROVING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE 

I am determined to improve the opportunities for young people in Redcar & Cleveland and these are great first steps from the Government.

Pavement Parking Ban?

Problem parking on pavements is something I get asked about all the time.

Personally I‘m wary of a blanket ban. Redcar Council should be given the powers to make these decisions on a street by street basis.

Just arrived at Kings Cross.

After 5 weeks away from Westminster, we’re back in the House of Commons from tomorrow.

It’s been a great summer back up North and I’ve really enjoyed being back out and meeting people again after being restricted for so long.