Sadik Al-Hassan MP

As Chair of the Pharmacy APPG and a pharmacist for nearly 20 years, I was proud to champion community pharmacy in Parliament. Community pharmacy is one of the NHS's most accessible and efficient assets - and that's exactly why last week's funding settlement matters.

Over 90 years ago Aer Lingus took its first flight to Bristol Airport in 1936. I was pleased to mark 90 years of history by taking a flight in the original model of plane, right over #NorthSomerset.

The government recently announced a £30 million crackdown on dodgy high street shops. I'm passionate about our high streets after nearly two decades in pharmacy, and this is an issue which has been raised with me many times by residents, concerned about local high streets blighted by rogue barber

Whatever your opinion on Brexit is, I don't think it should be controversial to say that in order to re-join the EU, there should be consent of the people.

Today I attended the State Opening of Parliament and watched the King's Speech, where the Government's legislation for the next Parliamentary session was set out. This is a reset that signals the priorities and direction of the year ahead.

Brilliant singer from the band Goodbye Dolly at the Turn Nailsea Pink event!

This week at Treasury Questions, I raised the real impact that Middle East instability is having on energy bills here in #NorthSomerset. I pressed the Chancellor on what the Government is doing to secure our energy supply chain and protect British consumers.

For both leaseholder and freeholders, when it comes to choosing a managing agent, John’s advice is to take the time to look at different options. In his experience, the size of a company doesn’t always translate to better service, particularly from a leaseholder’s perspective.

🚨 Railway News 🚨 What a fantastic journey to travel for the first time along the new #Portishead and #Pill Railway Line 🚂 I was invited by partners GWR, Network Rail and WECA's Mayor Helen Godwin to travel along the freight line to Royal Portbury Dock (the future Portishead and Pill line).

Since moving to a new managing agent, John's experience has improved and he feels like he owns his property again. There’s more regular communication, residents are informed in advance about decisions, and there’s more opportunity to have input on how money is spent.

⏰️ For anyone considering Right to Manage, John suggests getting support early on. There are companies that can handle the setup process and documentation, which can make the process more straightforward.

Even after a successful outcome, the financial side of the process didn’t feel proportionate. After spending over £23,000, only a small portion of that was recovered for John and the other residents.

One of the key takeaways from John’s experience is the importance of working collaboratively with other leaseholders.