Tourism Minister visits South West Devon 29th August 2023 Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to meet with the Tourism and Digital Tech Minister, Sir John Whittingdale MP at Boringdon Hall Hotel in Plympton. For... Local News
Rebecca visits UK's first Carbon Negative Farm 7th July 2023 Have you heard of How Now Dairy? Located in Ugborough, the local team produce and deliver organic milk within a 10 mile radius of the farm. They are also the... Local News
Ivybridge Pedal Power Event 1st July 2023 Well done to the South Hams Active travel team for a fantastic #pedalpower event in Ivybridge today! I hope everyone who attended enjoyed it as much as I did... Local News
Derriford Hospital rebuild plans given green light 27th May 2023 Welcome news for Derriford Hospital this week. The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Steve Barclay MP, made a statement about the progress on our... Local News
Rebecca Smith selected as Conservative candidate for South West Devon 25th May 2023 Plymstock councillor to defend seat for the Conservatives following the retirement of Sir Gary Streeter. South West Devon Conservatives have selected a new... Local News
ITV Westcountry Debate - Immigration, Housing & Local Elections 20th April 2023 It was good to join ITV Westcountry's David Wood, Liberal Democrat Peer, Baroness Bakewell and Labour MP, Karin Smyth on the Westcountry Debate yesterday. I was... Local News
Welcome investment for the South Hams from the Rural England Prosperity Fund 12th April 2023 Rebecca Smith has welcomed the news that the South Hams will benefit from £843.317 in new funding from the Conservative Government to support local businesses... Local News
World Book Day 2023 11th April 2023 As part of World Book Day, I was invited by local charity, Promoting Children in Plymouth, to read to Key Stage One children at Morley Meadow Primary School. We... Local News
Spring Sports 11th April 2023 The last couple of weeks have involved several live sporting fixtures, although not always with the results we hoped for. It was great to attend the Plymouth... Local News