My statement regarding my support for a Business Improvement District (BID) in Macclesfield Town Centre.👇

I welcome the Government's announcement that Macclesfield Town Centre will benefit from the Safer Streets Summer Crackdown. The town will see increased police patrols and local action to tackle ASB. Working with the Council and other agencies, more prevention and enforcement action will be taken.

I met with Health Minister Karin Smyth to discuss Batten Disease and Brineura. I'm pleased NICE will continue supporting current patients. This is a big step forward, and I’ll keep working to ensure all who need Brineura can access it now and in the future.

🏆Had a blast judging the Wildboarclough Fete Dog Show! Hilarious categories like “Dog Most Like Its Owner” made it tough to choose. Great weather, fab turnout—huge thanks to the organisers! We all had a woofing good time! 🐕‍🦺🥇🥈🥉

❗️Please see a statement regarding the ongoing closure of the B5470 and temporary traffic lights at Mill House Bridge. 👇

The Labour government and Prime Minister Keir Starmer has secured a new trade deal with the EU. This is great news for all of us, boosting trade and business, creating jobs, keeping us safe and helping to grow the economy so we all feel the benefit. More about the deal below.👇

As official Mental Health Awareness week has come to an end, let us not forget that there’s help and support available all year round. Never struggle alone. There’s many helplines and text messaging services available on the Mind website. Link below: www.mind.org.uk/information-...

I visited the recent canal breach site near Bosley to see the vital work by the Canal & River Trust team. Their swift action and dedication to protecting our historic canals is inspiring. I thanked them on behalf of our communities here in Macclesfield and the villages.

🏫It was a real pleasure to visit Vernon Primary School in Poynton recently. I had the chance to speak at their assembly and answer some fantastic questions from the children about democracy, British values and fairness. I was so impressed with the enthusiasm and thanks to the great teachers too. 😀

Very welcome news on the economy this morning. When the Chancellor joins the G7 Finance Ministers next week, she’ll be representing the fastest-growing economy, with a 0.7% rise. More growth means more investment in public services. 📈

VE Day commemorations were fantastic across Macc and the country last week. I was honoured to join students from Rainow Primary School and veteran Harry Carlisle at Rainow Church. Harry has done remarkable work researching the names missing from previous conflicts on the Macclesfield Cenotaph.

👨‍⚕️🧑‍⚕️Great news for Macclesfield! Broken Cross & Cumberland House Surgeries are set for major upgrades—part of Labour’s investment in 1,000 GP sites. With 1,500 new doctors hired, we’re creating more space, more appointments, and better care. Real change for our NHS! 💪❤️

👨‍💼My recent street surgery in Poynton was well received by local residents and I was pleased to take up lots of issues on their behalf. Thank you to all those we spoke to for the warm welcome. It was a hot day so we were pleased to stop off at the Farmers Arms, Poynton for light refreshment.😎

🎸I am pleased to be supporting Hospice Aid, a concert in Macclesfield to mark the 40th anniversary of Live Aid 1985, to raise funds our local East Cheshire Hospice.🎤 I hope we can all get behind this event and you can purchase tickets on the link below. 👇 www.ticketsource.co.uk/hospiceaidlive

🟣As a Member of Parliament, I stand with those living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) this #WorldMEDay. Treating people with compassion is the best way to move forward and help people manage their symptoms. More information: meassociation.org.uk

🌼Great to meet Nicola Bates from Smile Group, a Perinatal Mental Health charity supporting families in Cheshire East. As Mental Health Awareness Week begins, remember you're never alone. Local and national help is always available. 🫂

@timrocamp.bsky.social thank you for supporting our Early Day Motion laid by @kateosbornemp.bsky.social for @transhistoryweek.com Tim 🙏

BREAKING: NHS waiting lists fall 6 months in a row with this Labour government. ⬇️ More progress on fixing our precious NHS. Much more to do.

I was pleased to join my constituent, Figen Murray and her family at Number 10 with the Prime Minister yesterday as Martyn's Law reached Royal Assent. Figen is an inspiration to many of us and has helped to remember her son by campaigning to change the law to make us all safer from terrorism.

🐑Taking Action on Dog Attacks🐑 I have written to the Policing Minister Diana Johnson MP to ask for more powers for our police to tackle dog attacks harming livestock and farmers across Macclesfield and Cheshire. Read my letter below.👇 #LivestockSafety #Macclesfield

“The long-term interests of the UK — our economic security, our trade, and our influence — are inextricably tied to Europe… “The Brexit debate will not stay settled forever”, writes Labour MP @timrocamp.bsky.social www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...

🌳Delighted to plant a Shropshire Prune damson recently at Macclesfield Leisure Centre's new mini-orchard! Big thanks to Birgit Grimshaw, Diana Moss, Macc Wild Network Trust, and volunteers nurturing local wildlife and green spaces. Excited to watch it flourish!🍏

I met Middle East Minister Hamish Falconer, urgently raising concerns about Gaza's ceasefire breakdown. Innocent civilians, families, and children are suffering. A sustainable ceasefire and protecting human life must be prioritised; international action is vital.

I am determined to see potholes filled, not pointed at. The government is investing £1.6bn to fix our broken roads, and asking councils to prove they are using is effectively. I am pleased Cheshire East Council will receive an additional £5.5m for pothole repairs and look forward to improvements.

🤝This week I met with the High Commissioner of Canada to the UK alongside a group of cross-party MPs. We had important discussions on trade, the strong UK-Canada partnership, and concerns over rising protectionism across the world. Canada remains a close friend and ally of Britain.

👨‍💼This morning my office team and I have held a street surgery in central Macclesfield to pick up any issues residents may have. Thank you to all those we spoke to for the warm welcome and even local pets seemed pleased to see us. 🐈‍⬛

👮‍♀️👮I very recently had the pleasure of joining a walkabout in Poynton with the local policing team to discuss concerns raised by residents regarding anti-social behaviour. The people we spoke to had no major issues, but it was good to get a feel of local priorities in the community.

BBC Radio Stoke want to know if you know of someone who you would like to nominate for a Make a Difference award. Nominations are open now and close on the 31st of March at 5pm. For a full list of categories and details of how to nominate someone, go to www.bbc.co.uk/makeadifference

✨Inspiring visit to The Rossendale Trust!✨ Great to meet Steve, Adam, and Jason and hear about their amazing work supporting people with learning disabilities. From supported living to day services, they’re making a real difference. I’ll do all I can to support them! Learn more: rossendaletrust.org

👥 I Met with Phil Drinkwater in Macclesfield to discuss Cancer Research UK’s vital work. Cancer affects so many of us—I’m committed to supporting research and better outcomes. Proud to back CRUK in Parliament and beyond. Together, we can work towards a cure. 🩷 #CancerResearch

🚨 Opportunity to join my team! 🚨 I'm looking for a *CASEWORKER* to join my constituency office. Job details here: www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a... Closing date is on 14/03/2025 ⏱ Please send a CV (no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter (no more than 1 page) to: [email protected] 👈

💙 HOSPICE FUNDING 💙 Great news! East Cheshire Hospice will receive £130,000 and St Luke’s Hospice in Winsford £84,000 for vital upgrades—the biggest hospice investment in a generation. As Vice President of East Cheshire Hospice, I’m proud to support their incredible work! #Macclesfield

This #NAW2025, Labour is going further and faster for growth. Here's how: ✅ Unlocking tens of thousands of apprenticeships ✅ Cutting admin for providers ✅Creating a one-stop shop app ✅ Getting Britain building again ✅ Apprenticeships will power our Plan for Change.

I had a great visit to Ashgrove Academy this morning! Fantastic to meet staff & students, hear about their work & challenges, and chat about everything from my meeting with the King to the need for more bins in the community! Thanks to Isolde & the team for the warm welcome. 🏫 #Macclesfield

I am working with neighbouring MPs in Cheshire East to secure more funding for our local hospices. They do such amazing work and the support they give to families cannot be understated.🫶

♻️ Tackling Food Waste in Macclesfield! ♻️ Great to visit Tidy Planet Food Waste in Macclesfield and see their innovative recycling solutions in action. Their work helps businesses turn waste into a resource, promoting sustainability. Proud to support local initiatives tackling food waste! 🌍💚

📢 Supporting Our Local Hospices I've joined fellow Cheshire MPs in urging the Govt to meet us on hospice funding. St Luke’s & East Cheshire Hospices provide vital care but get less than 18% of funding from Govt. We need investment to secure their future. The Minister must see their work firsthand!

Today is Time To Talk Day. Nearly two-thirds of us hide our mental health struggles, but talking openly can change lives. Let's break the silence and get comfortable discussing our wellbeing. Join me in sharing resources and encouraging open conversations today! timetotalkday.co.uk

I recently welcomed staff and students from Macclesfield Academy to Parliament. After their tour, we held a Q&A session, discussing my role as MP, how Parliament works, and key issues for young people in our community. It was fantastic to see such enthusiasm and curiosity from the students.👍

🚆 Fighting for Better Rail Services 🚆 I met Rail Minister Lord Hendy to demand action on: Northern Rail – Old trains and poor reliability. Pushed for urgent investment & Sunday service fixes. Avanti West Coast – Unacceptable cancellations & delays. Crewe & Cheshire rail – Fair investment needed.

🛠️78% of tradespeople have had their tools stolen and 94% of stolen tools are never fully recovered. I’m backing the bill calling for tougher sentences for criminals who steal tools from the vans of working people. Add your voice to back the bill to end tool theft 👇 survey.labour.org.uk/tool-theft

👨‍💻I recently held a surgery in Bollington and it was great to meet so many constituents and to take up their issues. ❓If you have casework, policy questions or would like to book a surgery appointment about an issue important to you, please email me on: 📧[email protected]

🤝It was great to meet with Damian Waters, Regional Director of the Northwest Confederation of British Industry today at my office in Macclesfield. 💬 We discussed priorities for businesses in the North West and talked about the governments mission for growth and devolution plans for Cheshire.

Macclesfield MP @timrocamp.bsky.social was invited to Buckingham Palace earlier this week

👑🇬🇧 This week I was invited to Buckingham Palace to meet Their Majesties, The King & Queen on behalf of the people of Macclesfield. His Majesty, The King commented on what a beautiful part of the world Macclesfield is. I wished him well on behalf of Macclesfield’s communities.

It was great to meet with the Alzheimer's Society in Parliament today to discuss the charity's priorities for improving the lives of people living with dementia. I am looking forward to working more closely with the organisation to support my constituents in Macclesfield. 👍

The Chancellor has today announced huge investment in our country to boost economic growth! This Labour government is serious about getting Britain back on track. ✅ More jobs ✅ More investment ✅ More growth ✅ More opportunity ✅ More pounds in people’s pockets

I was very proud last night to vote for the Water Bill to complete its passage through the House of Commons. It will ensure we can take the tough action that is necessary to clean up our waterways and hold water companies to account.

⭐️I had the great pleasure of meeting Jenny and Jonathan at Cre8 here in Macclesfield. They gave me an update about their latest projects and their focus on youth work. The organisation has served our community in different ways for over twenty years and here is to many years to come.👏

It was good to meet Mark Howden, the CEO of Peaks and Plains Housing Trust. This meeting was to establish a positive working relationship, but to raise important issues on behalf of local constituents. 🤝