In the past fortnight I was very pleased to be invited to visit Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School and Northampton School for Boys to speak to some of the children and observe their new processes for dealing with Covid-19.

I was pleased to hold a Zoom session with members of the Northampton ‘LGBTQ & Allies Forum’ to discuss Government support in this area and how I could work with them moving forward.

During this pandemic, many people have suffered considerable hardship, whether it be financial, through their, or one of their, loved one’s health, or through loneliness and the effects on their mental health.

I have been helping local businesses in Northampton to obtain financial assistance from the Government during the Covid-19 outbreak.

In Northampton North, more than 66,000 meals were claimed for the scheme, with a total discount claimed totalling over £363,000.

As Northampton recovers from the impact of Coronavirus, I am keen to hear about your priorities.

Let me know how you feel we can help to shape our recovery from Coronavirus and you can help out by taking part in the short survey here:

Following an increase in Covid-19 infections in the Borough of Northampton, local authorities are asking residents of Northampton to strictly follow guidelines – which are pictured to the left and right.

I was delighted to officially open the brand new Northamptonshire Police Training Centre in Pyramid Close, Weston Favell, on Friday 10th July. I unveiled a plaque alongside the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Stephen Mold.

I was pleased to catch up with Theresa Grant, who is the Chief Executive of Northamptonshire County Council (NCC), to further our work together throughout Covid-19 and beyond.

As a lover of the arts – and having formerly served as Culture Minister of this country – I have sought to support the arts and creative industries during the exceptionally difficult times brought about for them by this pandemic.