Shailesh Vara MP joined over 4,000 children at the 7th annual Kids Country Food and Farming Day held at the East of England Arena in Peterborough.

Shailesh Vara MP recently visited Nene Park Academy in Peterborough to meet with the new Principle, Rob Grover as well as some students.

Shailesh Vara MP officially opened the first Deafblind UK charity shop and advice centre in Werrington, Peterborough. Also at the opening were the charity’s Chief Executive Steve Conway along with other staff.

Shailesh Vara MP today officially opened Matley Post Office in Orton Brimbles, Peterborough. Also present at the opening were Deputy Mayor Cllr John Fox, Cllrs June Stokes and Gavin Elsey.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the closure of RAF Scampton and the relocation of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows. RAF Wittering has been identified as one of three RAF bases which could be a potential suitable future location.

Shailesh Vara MP has welcomed the announcement by Defence Minister, Tobias Ellwood MP, in the House of Commons to retain RAF Molesworth in his constituency.

Shailesh Vara MP and local councillors recently met with Adrian Sail of Strawsons Property to discuss future proposals for the former RAF Upwood site.

Shailesh Vara MP met with Rob Hughes, Chairman of North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust along with Chief Executive, Caroline Walker. The meeting took place at Peterborough City Hospital and they discussed a number of issues relating to Hinchingbrooke and Peterborough City Hospital.

Shailesh Vara MP visited Deafblind UK in Peterborough to see the important work they do and met with some of the charity’s staff.