When ever we present our budget papers the Lib Dems fall over themselves with complaints, moans and falsehoods about the budget. All in the interest of holding the executive to account I am told. In reality, as they have no impact and no responsibility for running the County Council they can and often do say Read more

We have proposed a business plan designed to protect the vulnerable while boosting jobs and prosperity, despite massive pressures from a fast-growing population and much-reduced funding. The County Council’s Cabinet will consider on January 29 a budget that is designed to continue doing what is best for the communities of Cambridgeshire and based on residents’ Read more

Travelling early this morning to Shire Hall I was frustrated that I did not think ahead and put some cardboard on my car windscreen but delighted with the clear roads. Not just clear of snow but also clear of slush. I know that not all roads will be this good and that some minor routes Read more

Locally, only the Conservatives have a good reputation for competent financial management. We are business focused, intolerant of bureaucracy, impatient with unnecessary delays and brave enough to do the right things for the people of Cambridgeshire. The list of financially sound initiatives, under my leadership, is huge, Superfast broadband, Ely bypass, a new rail station Read more

When I first became Leader I set out to make sure the County Council was run by councillors and not officers. After nearly two years we are getting there. Mark Lloyd, our chief exec now proudly tells his peers that his councillors are driving policy and run the show. And so we should and we Read more