Nocton Dairy
Following the filing of the recent application for the building of a so-called 'super dairy' at Nocton Fen, local MP Stephen Phillips has now written to North Kesteven District Council on behalf of the very large number of constituents who have contacted him to make sure that their opposition to the plans is listened to. Stephen will also be introducing a 10 minute rule Bill in the House of Commons on 12th January seeking to establish legal provision for minimum separation zones between industrial dairy operations and the nearest settlements whilst guaranteeing milk prices for traditional dairy farmers. Stephen said, "I have been a long term supporter of farming and of the farming community, a community which is at the heart of our constituency. In my view however, what is proposed at Nocton is a backward step and it is clear from my postbag that almost nobody in the constituency wants this development to go ahead. I am not of course responsible for planning matters myself, but I have made clear to the District Council and the Secretary of State how strong local opposition is."
Welcome
Welcome, and thanks for visiting my website. On 6th May 2010, I was elected by an overwhelming majority of more than 50% of voters as the Member of Parliament for the Sleaford and North Hykeham Constituency. It's a great honour to have this responsibility of fighting for this beautiful part of Lincolnshire and I hope that my website will answer any questions you have. You'll find some information about me, about what I and my party stand for and about how to get in touch. Please don't hesitate to do so: what matters to you matters to me. I'm passionately committed to serving the interests of all of our community as best as I can.
