Welcome to my latest fortnightly column, I’ve had a busy and varied couple of weeks in both the constituency and in Parliament. Here are some of my highlights:

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Bee-lieve Foundation, a fantastic local charity doing vital work to support the mental health and emotional wellbeing of young people across Woking and Surrey.

Founded to help children and young people build resilience and confidence, Bee-lieve works closely with schools, families and community partners to deliver early intervention programmes, staff training, and practical support where it is needed most.

Their approach is simple but powerful, ensuring young people feel supported early before challenges escalate into more serious mental health issues.

With one in five young people currently struggling with their mental wellbeing and too many facing long waits for support, organisations like Bee-lieve are more important than ever. By creating safe spaces, breaking down stigma and equipping young people with the tools they need to thrive, they are making a real difference in our community.

It was inspiring to meet the team and see their work first-hand. I will continue to champion the importance of early mental health support and ensure that charities like Bee-lieve receive the recognition and backing they deserve.

I hosted WWF at Parliament ahead of Earth Hour, a global moment where millions come together to switch off non-essential lights and show support for our planet. Taking place each March, Earth Hour is a powerful reminder of the urgent need to properly address climate change and protect our natural world.

It was great to meet with WWF representatives and discuss the steps we can take, both locally and nationally, to protect our environment. While Earth Hour highlights the impact of small actions, it also underlines the importance of long-term commitment and leadership to safeguard our planet for future generations.

I was pleased to attend the Liberal Democrat local election campaign launch last week alongside Ed Davey and other Surrey MPs, where we took the opportunity to recognise and thank the volunteers who are at the heart of our local campaigns, by personally baking and decorating cakes as a small way of showing appreciation for the incredible work volunteers do.

Alongside this, Ed set out the importance of the upcoming local elections, describing them as a chance to stand up for “the Britain we love”, one built on decency, strong public services and communities that look out for one another.

He also warned against the rise of divisive “Trump-style politics”, instead emphasising the Liberal Democrats’ focus on practical local issues like improving health services, supporting high streets and cutting energy bills.

The Liberal Democrat conference has set out plans to reform policing and rebuild public trust. Proposals include tackling court backlogs, investing in specialist officers and strengthening support for victims.

Finally, I recently did a walkabout with Surrey Police’s Superintendent to raise concerns about crime and anti-social behaviour in Woking, as well as talk about how we can work together to keep our community safe.

I was pleased to hear that regardless of the uncertainty of local government reorganisation, the police will always have a significant presence here in Woking and a publicly accessible counter.

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