Weekly Videos & Herald Column

Tips

On this page you can find my weekly column that I write for the Worthing Herald, with my reflections on the week's events in Westminster and in the constituency. I also film a video update from Westminster detailing the events of the week ahead, as well as reaction to any developments that have occured in the previous week. You can find all previous videos below, and please do continue to check my Facebook for the uploads every Monday:

https://www.facebook.com/TimLoughtonEWAS/ 

I've also started to include a 'Tim's Eco-Tip' feature in my weekly video, many thanks to everyone that has written in suggesting ideas, please keep them coming! I'll update this list each week with the new addition.

  • 18th June     Unplug phone chargers when not in use to save energy and avoid this 'energy vampire'
  • 24th June    Download 'Refill' App and find local water refill stations to cut down on plastic water bottles
  • 1st July        Check recycling instructions carefully on your bottles - they may need to be taken apart to be recycled!
  • 8th July       Are your tea-bags biodegradable? Use loose-leaf tea if you can!
  • 16th July     Use www.recyclenow.com to find where you can recycle your batteries. 
  • 22nd July   Plant a wildflower meadow to encourage pollination in your garden!
  • 1st August   Use a wormery at home to get high quality compost!
  • 7 August     Make sure your central heating isn't set above 19 degrees
  • 13 August  Try and use bars of soap over plastic bottles
  • 28 August   Avoid a tumble-dryer if possible - hang up your clothes!
  • 3 September Download my 'Guide to Going Green' (Available HERE)
  • 10 September Alternative usage for coffee grounds!
  • 1 October    Try using 'eco-friendly' recycled stationary

 

 

News

Herald Column: February 25

We now have a ‘route map’ out of lockdown and although many of us may regard it as overly cautious it is encouraging that it is described as irreversible.

Weekly look ahead: 23rd February

My weekly video, discussing the Government's 'Roadmap' to ease lockdown restrictions, Parliamentary business and meetings in the constituency this week.

Herald Column: February 18

Parliament is in half-term recess this week but the onslaught of emails shackling MPs to our computers does not seem to reflect that in much the same way that parents having to home-school probably won’t notice the difference either!

Weekly look ahead: 8th February

My weekly video, discussing the Genocide Amendment to the Trade Bill, Zoom meetings and other local and Westminster related activities.

Herald Column: February 4

I have just been sent details of the new reduced timetable being proposed by Govia Thameslink Railway from Monday 22 February across the network.

Weekly look ahead: 2nd February

My weekly video discussing what I'm up to this week, both locally and Westminster-related. We also had the sad news that Cllr George Barton, Chairman of Adur District Council in 2019 and 2020, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday night. He will be greatly missed across the community. 

Herald Column: January 28

Adur may not have a Major Tom but we certainly have a Major Ted in Lancing who is every bit as upbeat, inspirational and a little bit older.

Weekly look ahead: 26th January

My weekly video from Westminster this week - discussing the Environment Bill, a vaccination update, local meetings (including on the Upper Shoreham Road Cycle Lane) and more.

Herald Column: January 21

Supermarket safety, hydrogen power and genocide have been the mixed bag of topics in the everyday inbox of this MP in the last week. Thanks to Tesco at Holmbush for their swift response to complaints about shoppers not following social distancing procedures.

Weekly look ahead: 20th January

“To refuse a vaccination is like crossing the road without looking both ways first! Absolutely ridiculous!” - Wise words from 100-year-old Major Ted from Lancing to introduce my weekly video which includes a vaccine update, news from Westminster and other local updates.