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How I have been working for Hitchin and the Villages

 

Over the past 18 months, these five priorities have guided everything I’ve pushed for on your behalf. They come directly from the conversations I’ve had with residents across Hitchin, Stotfold, Great Ashby, Meppershall, Kimpton and every village in between, remain the foundation of the work I’m doing every day.

 

1. A Doctor and Dentist When We Need One

 

Everyone deserves timely access to healthcare. I’m working with local NHS leaders to expand GP and dental capacity, secure investment in our surgeries, and push for fairer funding for our area. From championing the new National Cancer Plan to securing vital hospice funding, improving local health services remains front and centre.

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2. Making Our Area the Best Place to Grow Up

 

Every child should have the chance to thrive. I’ve been fighting for stronger adoption and kinship support, backing major reforms to foster care, improving SEND provision, and listening directly to parents about online safety and screen time. Whether in Parliament or in our schools, I’m committed to giving every young person the best possible start.

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3. Proper Infrastructure for New Homes

 

New homes must come with the roads, GP capacity, school places and public services needed to support them. I’ve challenged poor planning decisions, pressed councils to match development with real infrastructure investment, and pushed for long‑term solutions to the pressures on our roads, schools and health services. Growth must work for existing residents as well as new ones.

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4. Defending Our Natural Environment

 

Our countryside and green spaces are part of what makes this area so special. I’m standing up against decisions that threaten our environment, supporting clean power investment, and backing local efforts to protect nature and reduce emissions. I’ll continue to champion policies that safeguard the places we love for future generations.

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5. Safe, Successful Town Centres and Thriving Local Businesses​

 

Our high streets are the heart of our community. From tackling unsafe HGV movements and pushing for 20mph zones, to supporting neighbourhood policing and celebrating brilliant local businesses, I’m working to keep our towns vibrant, safe and successful. Strong local economies rely on the cafés, shops, markets and independent traders that make our area unique and I’ll keep standing up for them.

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Yours Sincerely, 

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Alistair Strathern, 

MP for Hitchin ​

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