Rowena Hay

A statement has been issued in response to comments made by Cheltenham Civic Society about Cheltenham town centre. Read the full statement ⬇️

Remember to have your say on #Cheltenham’s draft #budget proposals which are currently out for consultation. The deadline for comments is Friday 31 January. Find out more in our news story ⬇️ cheltenham.gov.uk/news/article/2…

We welcomed 14 schools into the council chamber to take part in a mock COP29 conference with @InterClimate and the Cheltenham Education Partnership🌍 The students discussed climate concerns and solutions as representatives of a diverse mix of countries attending COP29.

Celebrating 130 years of a woman’s right to stand as a district councillor. As well as being 50 years since the creation of the modern district council, 2024 sees the 130th anniversary of a woman's right to stand for election to their district council⬇️ cheltenham.gov.uk/news/article/2…

It was a privilege to be able to show solidarity with Ukraine at a recital of folk music. The bandura is a beautiful instrument. Thank you to everyone at Holy Apostles for hosting and to the Ukrainian community for welcoming me.

The ticket resale market is a wild west that exploits fans. I told a debate in Parliament that @LibDems want to see an end to that exploitation. That means a crackdown on illegal ticket resales, accountability for misleading ticket sales, and a tough new licensing regime.

1/4. International real estate advisor, @Savills , has been jointly appointed by Cheltenham Borough Council and @GloucesterCity to market the freehold interest in @GlosAirport, which includes 100% of the shares in the operating company, Gloucestershire Airport Limited. 🧵⬇️

This week I highlighted the pressures being faced by GPs and A&E, as well as the lack of access to NHS dentistry. This has been my priority from day one and I’ll fight for better health services for our town.

We're celebrating some proud moments for community projects around Cheltenham, thanks to funding from our 2024 community pride initiative. 17 projects are now underway to improve the lives of our residents 🧑‍🤝‍🧑🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Find out more in our news story ⬇️ cheltenham.gov.uk/news/article/2…

“The Conservatives decimated local government. At the general election they paid for their incompetence and their indifference.” @joeharrispark slams the Conservatives for their terrible record on supporting local councils.

Thank you to @GreatfieldPark for inviting me to talk with pupils about democracy. I had a great time setting up your mock election and answering some really thoughtful questions in the Q&A session. I particularly enjoyed meeting your mascot Gilbert the Gibbon!

I'm thrilled to become Culture, Media & Sport spokesperson for the @LibDems. It's a dream job for me. I'm a trained journalist, lifelong sports fan & enjoy galleries and museums. There are some serious policy discussions to have, but before we get to that, here's a few Max Facts.

I'm honoured to join the Lib Dem frontbench as Spokesperson for Culture, Media and Sport. As MP for the UK's festival town, I know the importance of the UK's culture and sport in bringing joy to people's lives. It's a hugely important brief and I can't wait to get to work.

⚠️ We're aware that some residents have received a scam text message asking them to pay a Parking Charge Notice. We will never send a text asking for payment for a PCN. If you have received this message, do not make a payment and do not give your bank details.

Today is #BackBritishFarmingDay. Our farms provide us with quality food and play an important role in managing the British countryside. I'm proud the @LibDems are backing British farmers with plans for more funding, improving trade deals, and better access to EU markets.

MPs debated the use of technology in public services. I pointed out the need to underpin any reforms with strong cyber security - I’m pleased to have been told ministers are willing to meet me to discuss the importance of the Golden Valley development to our country’s security.

We're looking for a senior enforcement and compliance officer. As a key member of the planning team, you'll have a focus on enforcement and compliance within the planning service. Find out more: cheltenham.gov.uk/vacancies

Meet Georgie, our ranger apprentice👋 Georgie is currently working in our green space team while studying a Level 4 countryside ranger qualification. A highlight of her apprenticeship so far is learning lots of new skills, from hedge laying to surveying. #GrowOurOwn