Which route for cyclists in Gloucester City Centre? The old (current) Sustrans cycling route through Gloucester City Centre takes you through Lucy’s Garden and past the Cathedral. The new £40million+ government /...
Spiking After a case of spiking raised by his constituent, Maisie Farmer, Richard laid a Ten Minute Rule Bill that seeks to make the act or intent to spike a specific...
Environment From ivory to recycling, bees to renewables, there is plenty going on to support our animals and environment and I'm involved in several campaigns to help improve welfare and protect the planet.
We need to do more to protect people from the harms of problem gambling We have to balance the legitimate fun and excitement of people backing horses at Cheltenham with avoiding stoking the fires of dangerous addiction by vulnerable...
It's time for a gambling levy and greater protection for online gamblers The ultimate sadness of any addiction is death from self-abuse or suicide. So how serious is the situation? The answer is we simply do not know. The only...
We must include driving instructors and sports coaches as those in positions of trust We must ensure the effective protection of young people, and there is further work to be done to ensure we close the gap on professions not currently covered in...
Broadband: CityFibre For All Current Situation Please see the latest exciting update regarding the installation of super-fast CityFibre broadband in Gloucester here: https://www...
Communities: Supporting Local Gloucester Projects There are many exciting local projects in Gloucester, including the Redwell Centre, Roots Cafe, the Barnwood Trust, the Friendship Cafe and more. I've worked to support these through funding bids and promoting their great work.
Education and Skills: Funding, Apprentices and Grammars We’re spending more on schools than ever before and I'm working on getting more local pupils at our grammar schools and children from disadvantaged backgrounds too. Technical education is also important with over 9000 new apprentices in Gloucester since 2005.
Health: Funding, GPs and Nurses There are new nursing assistants apprenticeships and more nursing degrees, new technology, more funding for hospitals and changes in nursing pay too. Find out more about health, social care and the NHS.
Homelessness and Rough Sleeping What is happening in Gloucester to help people who are rough sleeping and homeless? There are local and national projects including a Social Impact Bond for P3 and the George Whitfield Centre.
