Each of the LGA’s policy boards are being asked to appoint an Equalities Advocate. Who on earth thought this would be a good use of resources? I was asked to consider volunteering to be one. What a load of old tosh!!!! Here is the email I sent in reply: “Thank you for your email.  I… Read more

It seems West Suffolk Council has given in to the thugs. Apparently there is an issue with fighting, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting and criminal damage at the waiting room at the Bury St Edmunds bus station. The police are carrying out regular patrols of the area and have issued dispersal orders. West Suffolk Council’s CCTV room… Read more

I like business festivals. They remind us of where our wealth is created, provide assistance and guidance to business to grow and create a feel good factor. I was looking forward to the West Suffolk Business Festival until I realised that both Clare and Newmarket have been completely ignored. Not a mention that I can… Read more

Sometimes organisations forget how important industry and commerce is. Cambridge would never take the tech sector for granted. It champions its success. Newmarket is also incredibly successful. Last week at Tattersalls, where horses are sold, it catalogued 532 yearlings of which 470 were actually offered with 391 being sold. The total value of the sales… Read more

Today it was my pleasure to visit Allsorts. The group is held every Tuesday during term time at 9:30 at the Clare Baptist Church Hall. It runs until 11:30 and then a meal is served afterwards. Today was sausages, egg and beans and who doesn’t like a sausage. Lots of pre school children, socialising together,… Read more