Borough Council is failing to protect green space Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 Taylor Wimpey's plans to 'sell off' an important area of green space in The Cornfields has been stalled thanks to the immediate and swift action of County Councillor Stephen Reid, but this episode raises pressing concerns that Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council may not be effectively protecting the green space residents value so highly. Maria said, "Open areas of green space in our residential... Local News
Local MP backs changes to the law to tackle shoplifting 22nd April 2024 Maria said, ‘’Shoplifting, which can sometimes include threats of violence against staff and other shoppers, has become a real worry for too many residents... Local News
Local MP Welcomes Additional Funding to Tackle Potholes 16th April 2024 Maria has welcomed that Hampshire County Council has responded to the Government’s request to set out their plans for £8,450,000 to be used to repair and... Local News
April op-ed in the Basingstoke Gazette 4th April 2024 Last week I brought together Natalie Forrest, the Head of the NHS’s New Hospitals Programme, and the Hospitals Minister, Nick Markham, with Basingstoke... Local News
MP for Basingstoke welcomes £26,364,528 funding to support children with SEND across Hampshire 3rd April 2024 Every child deserves the chance to succeed in life, which is why the Government has increased the high-needs budget by over 60 per cent since 2019-2020 to over... Local News
Hampshire County Council awarded £2,614,000 funding for cycling and walking routes 3rd April 2024 Basingstoke’s MP Maria Miller has welcomed more investment from the Government for Hampshire’s cycling and walking routes. Maria said, “Working together with... Local News
MP welcomes funding to improve the condition of school buildings 3rd April 2024 Maria welcomed the Secretary of State for Education announcement on funding to improve the condition of school buildings for Basingstoke’s Queen Mary's College... Local News
Hospital Minister meets residents to confirm our new hospital for Basingstoke is making good progress 28th March 2024 Hospitals Minister Nick Markham and NHS New Hospitals Programme Director Natalie Forrest met Basingstoke residents, County Councillors and Borough Councillors... Local News
Nupura School of Arts’ Annual School Event 18th March 2024 I had a fantastic time watching performances and presenting awards at the annual Nupura School of Arts event held at Aldworth School. Local Councillors Jay... Local News
Local MP meets with District Commander of Basingstoke Police for an operational update 15th March 2024 Basingstoke’s MP, Maria Miller met with the District Commander of Basingstoke Police, Scott Johnson. Maria said, “At my regular meeting with District Commander... Local News