Supporting our rural and coastal communities

Gillian works to support rural communities and businesses. Gillian represents a large part of the South Downs National Park and coastline from Chichester Harbour AONB to the Pagham Nature reserve that includes the Port of Selsey.

Gillian works closely with Government bodies such as the Environment Agency, Natural England, The National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations (NFFO) and DEFRA as well as local groups, agencies, businesses and individuals to protect and enhance our rural communities across the Chichester constituency.

Keep up to date with her work here.

News

Gillian calls for an urgent investigation

Gillian has written to the Environment Agency's Interim Area Director, Nick Gray and Southern Water's CEO, Ian McAulay following reports of raw sewage floating on the water's surface in Chichester Harbour. Dear Ian, I am writing to you following reports of raw sewage on the water’s surface in Chi

Gillian visits Wheely Wonders

“It was wonderful that Gillian was able to join us last Sunday at Wheely Wonders and we particularly valued the time she spent with everyone involved in the day.  It was lovely to be able to show Gillian the positive impact these special days have on the lives of children who have special educa

Water abstraction issues in north of district will impact on planning decisions

New planning advice has been issued by Chichester District Council following concerns that water abstraction in the north of the district is impacting on protected sites in the Arun Valley. Natural England is concerned that existing water abstraction in the Sussex North Water Resource Zone, which s

Environment Bill further strengthened to tackle storm overflows

Change will further bolster the present raft of measures planned for Environment Bill which will tackle water pollution. The Government has today (26 October) announced that the Environment Bill will be further strengthened with an amendment that will see a duty enshrined in law to ensure water com

Loxwood to Selsey - Chichester Observer

At the end of last week, the Prime Minister made a few halftime changes to the Government to help implement his priorities for the remainder of the Parliament. For me, this has meant a big change as I have been promoted to Minister of State in the Department for Health and Social Care.