Blog Posts

  • Cambridge Science Park Station

    Last week I had a positive meeting with the MD of Network rail. We both wanted to touch base to make sure both our teams were fully cooperating in bring the new train station to Cambridge as soon as possible. All is well it seems. It was clear that we both see this as a Read more

  • Meeting with MPs and district council leaders

    On friday I hosted my usual meeting with district leaders and MPs including Andrew Lansley, Jim Paice and Jonathon Djanogly. Regretably all three were casualties in the recent minister reshuffle. All  three restated how important to them local constituency work was. We were soon off in full swing discussing superface broadband, A14, Ely bypass to name but Read more

  • Sir Graham Bright – Conservative choice for Police Chief

    On friday I had an interesting meeting with Graham. We discussed his ambitions and plans for the police and how we might work  together if he is elected. Graham has many years experience in public life and is determined that the public will be heard. He is clearly committed to transparency and openness. His website Read more

  • LGA

    Monday morning had me attending a meeting of the LGA boards. I have been put on the transport and economy board. This will give the opportunity to shape national thinking in these areas. It was a good intro into the workings of the LGA of which I hope to play a full part. Read more

  • Louise pushes senior councillor to tackle Troubled Families

    Today I’ve been in London at the County Council Network (CCN) AGM. Mark Lloyd was also there because of his role as Chair of the Association of County Chief Executives. Cllr Martin Curtis was also there and in fine form asking questions. I focussed my questions on ensuring ministers understood the difference between county councils Read more

  • Breaking down bunker mentalities

    A former Cold War bunker on the Shire Hall site in Cambridge is being used to store archaeological finds from the County. Not only is it good to see these treasures being found a home but is another small example of the Council thinking in different ways – turning the sword into the plough, you Read more