By Jerome Mayhew MP
I have been working closely with the University of East Anglia to build momentum behind a campaign for a new dental school here in East Anglia.
Dentistry in Norfolk has, historically, been very poor in comparison to other parts of the country and one of the primary reasons for that is the lack of a nearby training facility that enables us to recruit and retain dentists in the county.
Therefore, I was delighted to have secured an adjournment debate in order to put these plans forward. I was not expecting an immediate “yes” from the department and was encouraged that the Minister recognised the strength of the argument, and that we should keep on talking.
Taking him at his word I raised my campaign face to face with both the Health Secretary and the Prime Minister. The higher the profile of our cause the higher the chances of new investment.
Norwich Western Link consultation
I was very pleased to attend the Norwich Western Link consultation in Weston Longville. While out doing “village visits” and talking to residents, the missing link road was one of issues most frequently raised with me.
It is vital that we build this road to stop the terrible rat running that villages currently endure, improving access to markets for swathes of Norfolk businesses and knocking 20 minutes off ambulance response times to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
I fed in my views to the consultations and look forward to the plans being finessed in response to all the useful feedback locals have given to the team.
Thank you to all who took part in the consultation and raised your views, or concerns, about the proposed project. The county council will now be reviewing all of these and will then be in a position to update us all in due course.
Signing books of condolence in Broadland
Following the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, I was moved and honoured to have taken part in both local and national events in memory of the late Queen on behalf of residents across Broadland.
Locally, I visited many of the churches and community centres in Broadland to sign their respective books of condolence and took time to read through many of the letters written by residents.
Her Majesty’s death had a profound impact on our communities and her legacy will live on in all of our hearts.
One of the great strengths of our unwritten constitution is the seamless transition of authority at the death of the monarch. That said, I am still getting used to saying “God Save the King”.
As ever, if there is anything I can help you with, please do get in touch via email. You can also find me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram or via my website.
Jerome Mayhew, Member of Parliament for Broadland