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A new chapter for Frimley Park and healthcare in our community
The preferred site for the brand-new Frimley Park Hospital has officially been announced, marking the beginning of a landmark £1.5 billion investment in our community’s future.
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Bringing healthcare closer to home
For too long, too many people in Aldershot and Farnborough have had to travel further than they should for routine tests and appointments. Our towns deserve healthcare that is closer to home.
04/06/2026Read More -
New toolkit to help military families access better support through Best Start Family Hubs
A new Armed Forces Toolkit is being launched to help military families access better, more tailored support through the Government’s new Best Start Family Hubs.
17/05/2026Read More
In a week when our community is hosting the National Armed Forces Day celebrations, I raised last week’s horrific racist attack in Municipal Gardens directly with the Prime Minister.
Our Gurkhas have given so much to this country, and we must do all we can to ensure they feel valued and protected.
I asked the Prime Minister about the need to recognise the bravery of our Gurkhas, stand by them, and resolve the historic issue of Gurkha pensions, so we can truly honour their service.
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🚨 Rushmoor is getting a new Youth Hub! 🚨
After campaigning hard for this, I’m thrilled that we’ve secured a new Youth Hub as part of the £2.5 billion this Labour Government is investing in the Youth Guarantee Scheme.
It will be a one-stop shop, bringing together local employers, organisations and work coaches to offer:
💼 Career advice
🎯 Direct access to jobs, skills and training opportunities
🏠 Support with housing, mental health and more
This is a huge step forward. Now more than ever, we need to do everything we can to support our young people into work and opportunity. I will keep working to build a brighter future for everyone growing up in our community.
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Proud to kick off Armed Forces Week by watching the flag being raised, surrounded by our incredible community! 🇬🇧✨
Across Aldershot and Farnborough, service life and civilian life are completely inseparable. We are the proud home of serving personnel, veterans, and forces families who form the heartbeat of our towns, alongside world-class local defence innovation that keeps our front lines safe.
This year is extra special as we welcome personnel from across the country to celebrate National Armed Forces Day right here at home! Let's show the nation just how much our community contributes.
👇 Grab your FREE tickets for both Saturday and Sunday using the link below! See you there:
www.rushmoor.gov.uk/armed-forces-day-national-event-2026/
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Pleased to see swift police action following the racist attack in Municipal Gardens. Thank you to the officers for their work on this deeply concerning incident.
I will remain in close contact with the police and local authorities to ensure residents are safe, protected and supported.A man has been arrested in connection with an incident in Municipal Gardens, Aldershot.
Police were called at 7.24pm on Tuesday 16 June with reports that a man was causing damage, assaulting people and being racially abusive to members of the public.
Following a number of enquiries, a 58-year-old man from Ash has been arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault, affray, criminal damage, and racially aggravated public order offences.
He remains in custody at this time.
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I have spoken with the police following deeply concerning reports of a racist attack on members of our Nepalese community in Municipal Gardens on Tuesday. Hampshire Police have agreed to increase patrols in the area, and I will continue raising residents concerns with them and the relevant local authorities.
Let me be clear: violence, intimidation and racism have absolutely no place in Aldershot. These reports are appalling, and I know many residents will be feeling shaken and afraid. Aldershot and our Gurkhas have a proud history of standing against Nazi tyranny, and it is disgusting and frightening to hear reports of that same hateful ideology being used to target members of our Nepalese community today.
Our Nepalese and Gurkha community are at the heart of our town. Their service, sacrifice and contribution are part of Aldershot’s story. They are our neighbours, colleagues, friends and families. Our town is stronger because they are part of it, and I will always stand with them.
No one should feel unsafe in their own neighbourhood because of who they are, where they come from, or the colour of their skin.
Things like this do not happen in isolation. The language being used online to target and divide communities, including by some elected representatives, causes real harm. Those who stir up racism and hatred do not speak for Aldershot, and I will always stand against them and defend our values of respect, fairness and kindness.
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Frimley Health has just announced the proposed location for a new Frimley Park Hospital on part of Pine Ridge Golf Club🚨🏥
This is a £1.5 billion investment in new healthcare facilities for our community. I fought hard to make sure we were in the first wave of new hospitals being built across the country, so I’m glad to see this progress.
But this is about more than one site. With outpatient and community services staying at Frimley, my campaign for a new Community Diagnostic Centre for Aldershot and Farnborough, and continued support for Aldershot Centre for Health, this is about bringing more healthcare services closer to home.
Now the priority is making sure residents’ voices are heard, so please have your say in the consultation below.
Share your views here: online.ors.org.uk/questionnaire/35745AB?clear_session=true&language=en
More info on the proposal here: www.fhft.nhs.uk/news/frimley-health-identifies-proposed-location-new-hospital-serve-local-communi...
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After campaigning hard for more investment in our area, I’m so proud that we’ve secured £20 million to support our neighbourhoods! 🙌 🏠
I asked the Minister about the difference this funding will make for families across Farnborough, giving local people a real voice in shaping our community!
What’s one thing you think it should be spent on? Fill out the survey below!👇
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After all our work to bring #ArmedForcesDay back to our community, I cannot wait to see the Battle of Britain memorial flight soaring above the Home of the British Army and the birthplace of British aviation.
🎟️ Book your tickets today!The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will soar above Aldershot at the 2026 Armed Forces Day national event. ✈️
Watch the RAF at work as they perform a flypast, dazzling onlookers and honouring the entire military community. 🇬🇧
🔗 Register your place today with a free ticket:
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I got to see construction of the new engineering workshop for 9 Theatre Support Battalion REME, being built by KBR Aspire Defence at Mons Barracks.
Delivered as part of the Army’s Future Soldier programme, it will be the most modern workshop facility in the Army when finished in early 2027.
Fantastic to see £19 million invested to build this facility here in Aldershot, ensuring our skilled service personnel have the space and equipment they need, and strengthening the capability our country depends on.
There’s no better place for this facility, and it’s another proud reminder of the vital role Aldershot continues to play in our national defence.
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