As a long-term campaigner for fairer funding for our local schools, Chris is delighted by the GovernmentÕs announcement of a 5.14% average increase in per pupil funding, far higher than the national average.
Chris, pictured discussing community transport with Town Councillor, Grace Polson, believes strongly that young people should have a voice in local affairs.
As a regular visitor to schools throughout the constituency, he enjoys hearing students' opinions, welcomes educational visits to the Hou
As a former Environment Minister, Chris is committed to protecting the Green Belt. He has worked with the CPRE and has promoted a Green Belt Protection Bill in Parliament. Chris is concerned about the risk to health from air pollution and unsafe bathing waters.
In the Christchurch constituency Chris engages with charities and other community groups. This picture shows him at the ARC Community Centre in Somerford with the work of a dementia-friendly group.
Chris joined representatives from aviation companies, to hear an inspiring talk by Simon Witts, founder of the UK’s Aviation Skills Partnership.
Their approach integrates into the current learning and development experience of young people, as early as Key Stage 2 (7-11 years old) at schools a
