Today Sir Nicholas met with Jane and Oliver Plumb of Group B Strep Support to discuss the charity's next steps in raising awareness of this often devastating infection. The Group B Strep infection effects approximately one in every 1,000 babies born in the UK.

Sir Nicholas was delighted to open the Garden Fair at Cuckfield Park this morning in aid of the wonderful St Catherine's Hospice.

Nicholas was delighted to present a History Library to The Burgess Hill Academy today to support their studies.

Sir Nicholas and residents of Hanover Housing, Mill Hill Close Haywards Heath enjoyed an informative presentation on how to use the new recently installed Defibrillator.

Sir Nicholas said; "I am honoured to be unanimously adopted as Parliamentary Candidate for Mid Sussex".

The Conservatives have retained control of West Sussex County Council following the results of the local elections on the 4th May.

The election saw a significant increase in the number of Conservatives seats from 43 to 56.

A great campaigning day in Mid Sussex and two well received Drop in sessions wih Nicholas and Councillors in Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath to discuss local issues with residents.

I have just chaired a meeting of Cabinet where we agreed that the Government should call a general election to be held on the 8th June. I want to explain the reasons for that decision, what will happen next and the choice facing the British people when you come to vote in this election.

Sir Nicholas said; “’Ride Local, Give Local’ was the message this year and the day was another great success.

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