Business

High Streets are the beating heart of our local communities are essential in us having a strong and vibrant local economy. Whilst providing excellent produce, independent retailers often act as community hubs that are so much more than your typical shop. This is why I will continue to champion our High Streets and supporting local businesses wherever possible.

I recognise that High Streets in South West Hertfordshire and nationwide are facing the challenges of lower footfall and face competition from online businesses, I am committed to continuing my Constituency High Street Walkarounds to engage with business owners and customers to listen to both their aspirations and concerns to ensure I am able to represent them.

News

Croxley Green Post Office

📮 Great to meet Sasi, the dedicated postmaster at Croxley Green Post Office.

Post offices offer vital services, conveniently at our high streets, supporting local businesses and residents all year round, especially in the busy run-up to Christmas.

Hannah's Health and Beauty

British Beauty Week is a brilliant opportunity to recognise the talent behind our local beauty industry.

Financial Conduct Authority

💷 At Conservative Party Conference, I caught up with the Financial Conduct Authority to discuss banking hubs and the importance of protecting access to cash.

For many residents and small businesses, in-person banking remains vital for staying connected to local services.

National Lottery

The National Lottery and Allwyn UK support so many brilliant local projects through their funding.

I’ve been lucky to get out in the community to see these some of these awards first hand, with funding covering everything from sports and wellbeing to carers and community spaces such as:

🍻 Summer Pubs Tour Complete 🍻

During summer recess, I visited some of our brilliant local pubs in South West Herts.

As well as being places to have a pint, they are community hubs, employers, and a vital part of our British heritage. 

Abbots Langley Banking Hub Update

💷 Without a bank in Abbots Langley, it’s getting harder for residents, businesses and our most vulnerable to access everyday services.

Sweet as a Button

Behind the till serving pick ’n’ mix to our highstreet 🍬

Abbots Langley Banking Hub Update

Following my application to LINK, I’ve just received confirmation that they will be completing a site visit to assess cash access needs in the village. I’ll be joining them on the day to make the case directly.

Banking Hubs Debate in Parliament

🏦⤵️ In Hertfordshire, we’re losing too many banks from our high streets, leaving residents and small businesses without the services they rely on.