These are some of my key priorities in Mansfield since I was elected in 2017. Click the links below to see related news items about the progress we're making.
Working with education providers and business to make sure that there is a clear route into rewarding careers for young people in Mansfield, and that we are attracting new, well paid jobs.
Ben has been instrumental in bringing forward a new plan and vision for the future, seeking funding and helping business to bring investment and revitalise our town centre.
Ben has been lobbying Government to invest in road and rail to improve our connections, including the Robin Hood line, the A60 and the A617, and we're making good progress.
We need to make sure we get out fair share of funding and investment if we're to truly 'level up' and improve things for local people. That means banging on the doors of Ministers and making sure we have the best possible bids for key projects and services.
Improving the funding and coordination of homelessness services, getting people off the streets, and the blight of drugs use in our town. There's been a huge boost in funding for this in recent years.
COVID 19 has presented our country with huge challenges, with Mansfield - along with the rest of the country - will need support to be able to rebuild. Effective recovery is going to be at the heart of the agenda in the coming years and I will do everything I can to drive that recovery, securing
Education is the key to our long term future and improving opportunities. We've made huge strides forward in education outcomes, and our area has been made a national priority area with additional funds and support.
