Today I attended the launch of the Stoke Gifford Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal at Bristol Parkway Station.
Thank you to all the volunteers, Cadets, Scouts and GWR for making the event happen.
It was a huge honour to meet Ron Stevens, a D-Day Veteran.
Thank you to the team of our local Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit (BIRU), in Frenchay, for updating me on issues affecting the Unit and an opportunity to meet staff and patients.
Visited Enterprise Bristol North to learn more about their Car Club & hybrid vehicles available.
Concerns exist re access to enough charging points for Electric Vehicles (EV) & hybrids. I will raise with ministers the need to develop the necessary infrastructure for this.
Today I attended an event organised by the APPG on road freight and logistics, hosted by the Road Haulage Association.
I signed a letter asking the Prime Minister to reform the apprenticeship levy and improve the safety and welfare of drivers' working conditions.
Met with students at SGS College Filton today for 'National Colleges Week'.
The college is expanding the range of courses and #skills on offer. I met with students learning about construction, domestic science and Theatrical and Media Make-up.
I was honoured to be asked by The Berkeley Leisure Group to present an award to one of their managers.
Edward O'Sullivan was given the Exceptional Services Award for his longstanding years of loyal service managing and maintaining Woodlands Park to the highest standard.
Yesterday I met with Ben Wallace MP to raise my concerns that legislation to stop the persecution of NI Veterans was omitted in the Queen's Speech.
He assured me that it was the Government's intention to bring forward legislation in due course.
We need action on this.
