Our campaign, launched by Patrick Wylde who sadly passed away, to restore free access to Hampton Court Palace gardens continues. It's deeply unfair that a 'temporary measure' to remove access to the gardens during the pandemic remains in place this many years on.
Strengthening local NHS services and securing more investment is vital. As well as a new health centre planned for Walton, John has been working on speeding up the rebuild of Weybridge Health Centre
I'm pleased to say it has finally been given the green light to be rebuilt this week.
The apprenticeship reforms over the last seven years have been transformative in terms of quality and the breadth of professions apprenticeship standards lead to. However, if there is part of the system that still struggles – smaller firms.
Improving animal welfare is something John passionately believes in. So, it is fantastic news that plans for a new law to prevent puppy smugglers from importing very young, ill, or mutilated dogs was backed in Parliament last week.
Backing local businesses is a top priority for John Cope.
John invited Cabinet Minister, John Glen MP, to meet with the fab Ramon at Hummings and Cllr Alistair Mann (recent Chair of the Cobham Chamber of Commerce), to discuss Esher High Street and the support small businesses need.