Surrey Heath needs better, safer and faster transport, from trains and buses to roads and cycling, and my Conservative colleagues and I are working together to secure the local improvements we need.
Better rail
We need a faster, more accessible and more reliable rail service to help our local economy grow and to reduce congestion on our roads. I’m continuing to fight for faster rail journeys from Camberley, Frimley and Bagshot to London, pressing Network Rail for the investment we need, and I’m working with our neighbouring Conservative MPs to secure change.
Better roads
I’m determined we deal with congestion on the A322 Lightwater bypass, the most significant traffic problem in Surrey Heath, and I know first-hand just how horrendous the delays can be. I’m pressing for the funding and action needed to make the necessary short-term and long-term improvements to reduce the congestion at the junction of the M3/A322, and I continue to work with Surrey County Council and National Highways to achieve this.
I also know just how important it is that our roads are kept in good condition to ensure safety and comfort for road users. I’ve argued for extra funding, so I’m delighted that there will now be £82,436,000 of funding for Surrey’s roads from this Conservative Government over the next eleven years. That means rapid action to deal with potholes and thousands of people across Surrey Heath will now enjoy smoother, safer, and faster road journeys.
Tackling anti-social parking
This is a significant problem in particular areas in Surrey Heath, especially Frimley Green, Mytchett and Deepcut.
I want to see councils given the powers they need to fine those who practice anti-social parking, blocking pavements, pathways and rights of way. I’m keeping in close in touch with the Transport Secretary on this, and the Department for Transport is currently analysing the responses to the public consultation on possible solutions to this problem.