Blossom Watch Week 2024 Wednesday, 17 April, 2024 The annual celebration of the UK's spectacular blossom season is now in its fifth year, boosting tourism and connecting people to nature. Blossom is particularly important to Mid Worcestershire, with the Blossom Trail and the Sakura Cherry Tree Project. Blossom Watch, running from the 20th - 28th April 2024, is a great opportunity to celebrate and recognise the significant impact blossom has in... Local News
Applications open for volunteers at Birmingham 2022 2nd June 2021 I strongly encourage local residents to register to volunteer for the upcoming Games in Birmingham next year. 13,000 dedicated volunteers are needed to help... Local News
Visit to Honeybourne Pottery Studio 2nd June 2021 Enjoyed my visit to Honeybourne Pottery Studio as part of English Tourism Week. What a fantastic business! I'm looking forward to returning to learn a new skill... Local News
Consultation for better broadband in hard to reach places 25th May 2021 Live in a remote area and struggle with your internet? We want your views. We've launched a call for evidence that will explore barriers to broadband, to help... Westminster News
English Tourism Week and trip to Broadway Tower 25th May 2021 It was great to take a trip to Broadway Tower ahead of English Tourism Week - which is this week! Coordinated by VisitEngland and taking place from 22 to 31 May... Local News
Evesham Medieval Market 25th May 2021 I had a great time at the Evesham Medieval Market at the weekend. Our festivals and events contribute so much to our communities and our tourism industry... Local News
Missing woman from Ombersley found 24th May 2021 West Mercia police have confirmed that Amanda Hull has been found and is safe and well. Thank you to the police and everyone in the local community who shared... Local News
Visit to St Barnabas School 21st May 2021 It was great to be at St Barnabas School in Drakes Broughton today and answer questions from students ranging from plastic waste and the environment to covid... Local News
DCMS questions 20th May 2021 I was in the Chamber this morning answering questions about the European Super League proposals, and business tourism - a sector we're trying to get back up and... Westminster News
Parkruns 18th May 2021 The government and DCMS has been clear that Organised Sports Participation Events like parkrun UK are able to take place again - and have been able to do so... Westminster News