📰 In this week's Middy column, I discuss Universal Quantum in Haywards Heath. I was pleased that Secretary of State, Peter Kyle MP, accepted my invitation to visit Mid Sussex's own Silicon Valley. Read more here:

📍 Albourne. On Thursday, I headed to Albourne to sit down with parish councillors for the last meeting of my Mid Sussex Summer Tour. We chatted about planning, house building, speeding as well as other local concerns affecting their village. Thank you all for meeting me.

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🏚️ It was great to meet Calley at the Park Centre on Tuesday, to have a look around and chat about the future plans for this community hub. The Park Centre will be open from the 6th September, which is their grand opening. Wishing you all the best with this new adventure.

📚 On Tuesday, I visited the Cuckfield Museum in the Queen's Hall. I was welcomed by Phillipa and Sue who guided me through the impressive collections. I recommend visiting; it's open Wednesday-Saturday mornings from February to December. Thank you both for showing me around.

📰 In this week's Middy column, I discuss how sewage spills and the reckless behaviour of water companies are polluting our rivers and seas, spoiling our waterways and summer fun for many people in Mid Sussex. Have a read here:

🍾 Congratulations to all students receiving their GCSE results today. No matter what your results are, you should be proud of the hard work, determination, and resilience you've shown over the last few years. Wishing you all the best with your future endeavours.

🤝 Successful canvassing in Burgess Hill with many productive doorstep conversations. If you have a question, or need support with an issue, don't wait for a door knock. You can email my office at alison.bennett.mp@parliament.uk.

During my Mid Sussex Summer Tour, I did more of these events in villages such as Bolney, Cuckfield, Warninglid and Poynings. It was a great opportunity to meet so many of you. I am looking forward to doing more such events in future.

I am also often out and about in Mid Sussex hosting pop-up surgeries in the towns and villages across our area. In July, I held a supermarket surgery in Burgess Hill, where I chatted to people as they finished their weekly shop.

💻 My Zoom surgeries take place weekly. I also have in-person appointments available. All you need to do is contact my office to request a slot. You can do this via email at alison.bennett.mp@parliament.uk, or by calling our office at 01444 224458.

🫵 Do you have an issue that you would like some support with? . Are you interested in discussing local or national issues that are important to you?. I am available to meet with constituents, either virtually or in-person:

🙏 Thank you to everyone I met on the Mid Sussex Summer Tour. It was great to discuss our shared hopes and priorities for our community. I will take everything I have learned back to Westminster with me in September, so that I continue to champion Mid Sussex in all I do.

📰 In this week's Middy column, I reflect on the second week of my Mid Sussex Summer Tour, and the valuable lessons I have learned from speaking to so many of you over the last few weeks. Have a read here:

🍀 Good luck to all students receiving their results today. Whatever your next steps—university, apprenticeships, work, or training—I wish you the very best. Thank you to teachers, families and support staff for their hard work throughout the year.

🚪 It was great to meet so many of you on the doorstep whilst canvassing in Haywards Heath last week. Thank you to everyone who took the time to chat with us.

📍 Haywards Heath . On my final stop last week, I sat down with Haywards Heath Town Council to discuss all things Haywards Heath, their brilliant plans to reach young carers, as well as their successful community warden project. Thank you for having me.

📍 Cuckfield. On Friday, I went back to Cuckfield to meet with parish councillors. We had the opportunity to discuss Cuckstye, policing, and their hopes for their village going forward. Thank you all for making the time to meet with me.

I had a wonderful time at Ashton House Nursing Home's BBQ in Haywards Heath on Friday. It was great to meet the owners, Gaj and Kathy, and manager Bincy, as well as their dedicated team of carers and nurses. Thank you for the invitation; I hope to see you all again soon.

📍 Hassocks. On Thursday afternoon, I met with parish councillors from Hassocks. We chatted about social care, funding for hospices, digital exclusion, and rising energy bills. Another positive meeting with local representatives, thank you all!

📍 Poynings. I held a pop-up event at Rushfields Plant Centre on Thursday for local residents. We discussed footpath access, speeding, and the impact of NICs increases on businesses. Thanks to all who came and to Colin, Kathryn, and the team at Rushfields for a warm welcome.