Aphra welcomes Government plans to tackle violence against women and girls Friday, 22 January, 2021 The views of women and girls across the country are being sought to help shape government strategy to tackle violence and abuse. The Government is updating the Violence Against Women and Girls strategy and has launched a nationwide Call for Evidence in order to ensure that those who have lived experiences of abuse and violence, and the views of members of the public are at the heart of plans to... Westminster News
New National Lockdown Announced 5th January 2021 From 12.01am on 6 January, the UK is in national lockdown - click to See the full guidance The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset... Local News
Gyles Brandreth and his daughter, Aphra, on knitwear and integrity 25th October 2020 Family is incredibly important, now more than ever. I was delighted to share my experiences recently for the Relative Values article in The Sunday Times The... Articles
Local Covid Alert Levels Guidance 16th October 2020 Yesterday the Health Secretary updated the House of Commons on the latest measures we are taking to suppress the virus, protecting our NHS and saving lives... Westminster News
Read my article on the Lib Dem leadership contest on Conservative Home 5th August 2020 Davey would take the Lib Dems backwards; Moran to the Left. But whichever direction, does it matter? As I write, the Liberal Democrat’s 115,000 members are... Opinions
Update on Hammersmith Bridge 26th May 2020 With the planning application for a temporary pedestrian bridge between Barnes and Hammersmith expected in early June 2020. Hear from Cllr Aphra Brandreth and... Local News
Stay Alert. Control the Virus. Save Lives. 11th May 2020 The Prime Minister has set out the first sketch of a road map for reopening society. Further guidance will be published this afternoon. We must stay alert. We... Local News
Supporting the OSO Community Kitchen delivering meals to shielding residents 28th April 2020 Huge thanks to all the local support groups who are doing so much to help residents through this difficult period during the Coronavirus lockdown. If you or... Local News
Important information about Covid-19 1st April 2020 Stay at home; Protect the NHS; Save Lives Stay at home You must stay at home, only leaving for the following very limited purposes: Shopping for basic... Local News
O is for Oldest Bridge 4th January 2020 O is for Oldest Bridge... The Clattern Bridge build around 1175 is one of the oldest intact bridges in England. Crossing the Hogsmill River, it is named after... Local News