Local News

Leo said: "I was honoured to attend last night’s Mayor Making at Rushmoor Borough Council.

Leo said: "Many thanks to the brilliant Paul Vickers, military historian and librarian with the Ministry of Defence for over 40 years, for a fascinating tour of the Prince Consort’s Library. The library has been the absolute gem at the heart of the Aldershot Garrison since 1860, and still today s

Leo said: "Today I had the pleasure of again joining hundreds of local shoppers at a pop-up surgery in Tesco, Aldershot - one of the chain’s busiest UK stores, Store Manager Paul tells me. Thanks to all those who stopped to say hello and share their views on local issues.

Leo said: "I was pleased to join Aldershot Garrison Commander Lt. Col. Paddy Baines MBE earlier this month for a cracking lunch and brief at St Omer Barracks. Thank you to the Commander, and his fantastic team, for a very warm welcome as always."

Leo said: " I was incredibly proud to join the Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, and the Mayor of Rushmoor, at this morning’s Farewell Parade to 4 Armoured Medical Regiment - Honorary Military Freemen of the Borough of Rushmoor.

Leo said: "I was pleased to sign a cross-party letter to Home Secretary Sajid Javid, along with 132 other MPs from eight different parties in the House of Commons, calling on the Government to abolish visa fees for Commonwealth serviceman and women.

Leo said: "This is what teamwork looks like! After two gains, and just two losses, Rushmoor Borough Council remains under Conservative control - with the fantastic leadership of Cllr David Clifford and his terrific team across Aldershot and Farnborough.

Leo said: "I was thrilled to attend, at the invitation of His Excellency the Nepalese Ambassador Dr Durga B Subedi, the sixth Nepal Development Conference at the Embassy last Friday.

Leo said: "I’m delighted to see the progress of Rushmoor Borough Council’s new Youth Forum, championed by Deputy Mayor Cllr Sue Carter, which aims to share knowledge and good practice on work supporting local young people.

Leo said: "A new tax year starts this week, and I’m delighted that local small businesses across Aldershot and Farnborough will soon benefit from £805,000 of rate relief over the next two years. This new financial support follows the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement in October, and will provide a cu