Every so often in my job something happens that is really inspiring. The Disability Confident conference organised by the Department for Work and Pensions at the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce fell into this welcome category.
The environment has been at the top of the agenda recently, with a large contingent from Ashford joining a mass lobby at Westminster on behalf of “The Time is Now” movement.
Today, (26th June 2019), Damian Green MP for Ashford, joined his constituents and thousands of activists from across the country to show his support for 'The Time is Now' mass lobby on nature and climate.
There has been a distinct shift in the wind in Ashford businesses’ attitude to Brexit in recent months. At the start of this year the real fear was of a No Deal exit, and all the potential difficulties that would cause. More recently the biggest problem has been the continuing uncertainty.
In a world where technology changes everything very quickly, the best way to make sure you can keep up as an individual is to learn new skills and gain new qualifications.
The running sore that is the continuation of Operation Brock of the M20, restricting the London-bound carriageway to two lanes, is going to continue until November at least, I am sorry to report.
As we huddle together for warmth while the April rain falls it may seem odd to be celebrating English Tourism Week, but this is a vital industry for all of us and it is good to mark the start of the season.
