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Visit England has officially launched its Tourism Superstar 2025 competition - and our welcome volunteers have made the final shortlist! 🎉 Voting is now open until 23 March. Learn more here ➡️ https://t.co/Wm2Q2kJqa8

Delicious lunch with a view at Southampton MAST studio cafe. Vegetarian or meat chilli for under £8. @MASTStudios @GuildhallSoton #sotonlunch #southamptonpound

A pleasure to welcome @journo_maya to Westminster today to talk about my first seven months in Westminster and provide a glimpse into a day in the life of a busy MP. Look out for the article in the @dailyecho later this week. 👀

A wonderful experience for our young musicians at Central Hall this evening. Thanks to all the students who performed with great talent and confidence. Thanks to staff at @MusicHubSouth for arranging this fabulous concert.

Monday 13th January 12 til 1 at Na's Bar in Bitterne Manor. Meet Cllr Phil Webb for a chat about local issues.

The only Sri Lankan restaurant in the city makes all its own spices

Fancy a summer stroll around Southampton Common to support local charity, Heartbeat? Sign up here #heart&stroll

In today's @dailyecho: my speech in Parliament about local schoolchildren who do not play outside because of the stench from nearby sewage treatment works. This underlines why I'm so determined to ramp up my work to hold water companies to account and clean up our waterways.

In today's @dailyecho, read about some of my priorities for the year ahead, including: 🌊 Campaigning for bathing water status for the River Itchen 🏙️ Continuing to fight for constituents affected by cladding and fire safety issues 🍺Arranging 'pints with your MP'!

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The amazing Southampton Toy Appeal 2024. Many gifts have already been taken as Christmas presents for children and young people who are in the city's care. Lots more still to be collected. Thanks to all individual and business donors @SouthamptonCC #giving

Thanks to our Southampton crematorium staff for a well attended and thoughtful carol service this evening. A welcome chance for people who have lost a family member this year to reflect and remember. @SouthamptonCC #carolservice

Thanks to all the terrific Southampton young people who entertained us with festive music, fun and excellent Christmas costumes this evening. Lovely to see an audience of proud family members! @MusicHubSouth @MASTStudios @SouthamptonCC

📮🎅First Christmas Card designed by the winning children in Southampton delivered to the one and only Mr Speaker (and his cat 🐈)! He also signed cards for the winners to receive later this week!

“It is a really simple way to make a difference and the joy it brings your guests and yourself is immense.” - Volunteer Do you have a little time and a lot of heart? Check out our flexible volunteering roles and apply today 🧡: https://t.co/vxwiq4hTrj #ReEngage #EndLoneliness

🎄Our Christmas tea party this afternoon. 🎄Thanks to lovely Holly and her hardworking gang of friends and family for organising tea, entertainment and gifts for everyone!🎁 @reengageuk

I was delighted with the fantastic response to these awards from my constituents. These small businesses are the beating heart of our communities and it was my honour today to recognise the special contribution that they make. (3/3)

Congratulations to: 🏆 Riann Care, a care company based on Bitterne Road 🏆 The Bunker, a community hub located on Victoria Road, Woolston 🏆 Miss Ellie’s Café on Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park 🏆 Julie’s Dance Studio on Ashley Crescent, Sholing (2/3)

Today is Small Business Saturday - and what better day to visit the four winners of my first ever Small Business Awards! More than 40 businesses across the constituency were nominated by members of the public. Read on for the winners... 🥁 (1/3)