Blog Posts

  • Royal visit – so, who was missing?

    Given the significance of the visit to Cambridge by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge I was expecting a full turn out of the good and the great. The impact on tourism is huge. The impact on our school children and in particular those that were performing is profound. This visit showed the world that Read more

  • Royal visit – great day

    Royal visit – great day

    Today was the day that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had their first official visit to Cambridge. I was thrilled that they were coming to visit the Manor school. A school that has had it’s difficulties but is now on the up and up. I had the privilege to be in the official line Read more

  • Royal visit – Manor school

    What an exciting day. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridgeshire visiting our wonderful county on the first official visit. I am looking forward to being introduced to them at the Manor school. I lobbied for the Manor to be included in this visit as I think it will give the school a very special lift Read more

  • Fulbourn – Topping out ceremony

    On Saturday it was my privilege to say a few words at the topping out ceremony for the new hall in Fulbourn. Along with Jim Paice, Tony Orgee, the Parish Council and lots of locals we enjoyed a cup of tea before braving the wind and rain to witness the ceremony. You can read my Read more

  • Making a difference – sometimes you really can

    Recently I was able to spend some “quality time” with Eric Pickles in the back of his Ministerial car. Public meetings are great but there is no substitute for straight talking in private to get to understand an issue. I was able to explain to him his cap on council tax is likely to hurt Read more

  • Government cash boost pledged for Northstowe

    The Government has pledged financial support to help get the new town of Northstowe off the ground following lobbying from myself and Ray Manning. Today there has been an announcement that £225 million of funding for four large scale housing schemes in England – including Northstowe, will be available. The latest commitment to help make Read more