Caroline Ansell nominated a well-known local driver for the Parliamentary Taxi & Private Hire Awards.
Nominated for his contribution to the community, Don McPhee has been a prolific fundraiser in Eastbourne and has recently celebrated 10 years of fundraising.
He has raised more than £250,000 in total for charities ranging from Rockinghorse to Holding Space. In addition, he raises funds for local families and individuals in need.
Much of this work has been done alongside his daughter Abby but he has also been strongly supported by his taxi operator Sussex Cars.
“I was so pleased Don came to parliament for the awards reception where his contribution was recognised by both the organisers and the Roads and Local Transport Minister Richard Holden who presented the awards. I know many people across Eastbourne will recognise Don from his thirty years and more behind the wheel and also for his outstanding charity work for a host of good causes across our town,” said Caroline.
The awards ceremony, which was twice the size of last year's event, took place on 6th June at the Houses of Parliament.
Daniel Zeichner MP, the chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Taxis, particularly highlighted how taxi drivers make connections which would simply otherwise be impossible.
Don said: “It was nice to be invited to the Houses of Parliament for a brilliant event. It was an amazing day to celebrate people who have done amazing things. I would like to thank Caroline for all the support she has given us over the last 10 years”
“Our drivers keep local people connected and independent and they are critically important to our visitor economy too. I will continue to champion their cause with the Council.”
