It’s the last week to have your say on the plans to introduce a whole new layer of councils - and 110 new Councillors - under BCP Council. There are pros - but also cons. And it all comes with a cost. See below for my thoughts on this, and fill out the consultation before

It’s rapidly becoming the last chance to have your say on the proposed new (and costly!) town councils that BCP are planning across the area. bhliving.co.uk/2025/06/19/tow…

Away all week working with the great team at HerefordshireCouncil, but still time to squeeze in a chat with Tom Harwood and GB News about the disastrous decision by the Lib Dem-led BCP Council to scrap our iconic Air Festival.

Busy week - based in Herefordshire as I worked with their Council HerefordshireCouncil & Local Government Association (LGA) - whilst also slotting in appearances and interviews with ITV News, GB News and BBC News (UK) with Peter Henley. More to come next week!

“I’d gone for run feeling perfectly fine. Less than 24 hours later, I was having a blood transfusion. That’s how fast life can change. Dan, 31, was fit and enjoying life to the full when he was given the diagnosis of aplastic anaemia, a rare and life-threatening blood disorder.

And just like that we have a 16 year old!! Not just now - and forever - my boy. But a superb, clever and cool young man taking on the world. Happy birthday my Felix!

I’m taking bets that they just don’t open it again… bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/25284470.…

Been away for work so didn’t get the chance to drop photos from this years’ Ascot. Incredible weather, incredible day and incredible company! And I lost EVERY SINGLE BET… what are the odds on that?!

This was an unfortunate line split in my version of the Bournemouth Echo website today…😳😳

Really interesting and transparent update from the xAI team on the events of last week. Brings into focus how precarious LLMs are and the impacts of small updates to code. Credit to the team for such a good job identifying, fixing, understanding and improving. And being open!

This is 100% true. The amount of times over the years I’ve been asked if I’m “really a Conservative” because I’m compassionate and care about things is insane. I always assume those I don’t agree with politically are good people who just think differently on how to get

Erm, I’m pretty sure I’ve seen how this movie ends… bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Love this! I will usle it a lot.

It is quite concerning that the average Joe has bought into the lie that English waters are dirtier than ever. When the opposite is true. It’s the unintended consequence of good water monitoring. Why people should look at the trends vs the readings in isolation.

It is quite concerning that the average Joe has bought into the lie that English waters are dirtier than ever. When the opposite is true. It’s the unintended consequence of good water monitoring. Why people should look at the trends vs the readings in isolation.

What a superb choice for Party Chairman. Kevin “gets it”, he can connect brilliantly with people and is a great campaigner. Having worked closely with him over the last year in particular, he’s a top pick to take the Party and its machine into the next phase. Congrats!

🚨Personal News!🚨 My family and I are beginning a new adventure - sadly leaving the UK for the United Arab Emirates…. specifically Dubai! Super excited for the next chapter in our lives but tearful to be leaving behind the area and people we love. 👇🏼👇🏼Full details below👇🏼👇🏼

Best. Leaflet. Ever.

One hit and run involving a pony and cow is odd enough, but two in a hour - what are the chances of that?! 😜

It’s all becoming real now - booked flights so our last day in the UK will be the 17th August. Thanks to all who came to our incredible leaving party a few weeks ago. Some amazing videos which I *WILL* be posting at some point!!