Met with Doug Claringbold from First West of England who was receptive and understanding of my concerns surrounding service cancellations and reliability.
A very interesting meeting with Professor Steve West CBE, Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West of England. We discussed future provision and expansion of university accommodation with 900 new units of accommodation scheduled for the next academic year with plans for a further 2,500.
It was interesting to meet the new CEO of Aerospace Bristol, Sally Cordwell, who leads a fantastic local attraction which demonstrates the great aerospace heritage in our area. It also has a STEM learning centre, which will help to inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists.
Good to return to Cattybrook Brickworks today to meet Jon Rogers and discuss their strategy to deal with the rising energy prices, the global energy markets and the integrity & security of energy supplies.
During Organ Donation Week, I visited the NHS Blood & Transplant HQ in Filton with the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Social Care, Will Quince.
A very good meeting yesterday with West of England Combined Authority Mayor Dan Norris. We discussed the ongoing challenges with the bus services in the area, primarily driven by a lack of bus drivers.
Supporting local GP services by meeting the management team at Coniston Medical Practice who have exciting plans for capacity expansion and are prioritising Face-to-Face appointments as the future of GP care, very impressive.
