Blog Posts

  • A14 – Julian Huppert please, please do not foul up our plans for a bigger road

    Another example of Lib Dem madness. The County Council, along with other local organisations and authorities have all been working very hard to get the A14 widened. None of us has any doubt that more Tarmac is required. All of us want a road with more capacity. All of us except the Lib Dem MP… Read more

  • Cambridge & Counties – a new bank to help local business

    Today is a very exciting day for our pension fund and local business. Today, is when I can finally talk about our new joint venture with Trinity Hall. We now jointly own ( 50% – 50% ) a brand new bank that has been Financial Services Authority approved and starts trading tomorrow. There has been… Read more

  • Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant – Amaryllis

    What a great day on the Thames. Being part of the 1000 boat flotilla for the queens Diamond Jubilee was a real honour. Everything went according to plan and was a great experience. The rain and cold whilst a minor irritation did not spoil the day. Our boat, the Amaryllis, was the boat that is… Read more

  • Jubilee Celebrations on the Thames

    I am looking forward to tomorrow. I am taking part in the flotilla on the Thames on Amaryllis along with other representatives from Cambridgeshire. Daniel Wood Skipper Tom Crew Dr Walter Scott Owner of Amaryllis Chris Drury Guest of Walter Scott Sir Michael Marshall Deputy Lieutenant, former Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, Marshall of Cambridge Richard… Read more

  • Half a £million boost for local charities

    Yesterday I posted about the national decision not to impose a charity tax relief cap. At a local level the County Council works hard to engage and work with the voluntary sector. Today’s press release is just one example of how we can have a significant impact by working together. Press release Read more

  • Discover the history of your local area at a free event

    Cambridgeshire residents are being given a unique opportunity to find out more about their own personal history as well as that of the local area. Free workshops and talks will take place in Cambridge, St Neots and Wisbech during June and July in celebration of BBC Two’s The Great British Story: A People’s History series.… Read more