Blog Posts

  • Wisbech – College Of West Anglia expansion

    During our day in Wisbech I was pleased, with the Leader of Fenland District Council, Alan Melton to have a brief tour of the College of West Anglia. It was a great opportunity to get a closer look at the exciting plans the college has for the engineering block and see exactly where our new Read more

  • Wisbech 2020 vision

    I was really pleased to announce at yesterday’s cabinet meeting that work will start on the creation of a 2020 vision for the Wisbech area. This is a joint initiative that local MP Steven Barclay and Leader of Fenland District Council Alan Melton, and myself believe needs to be created. It is something we all Read more

  • Wisbech – Cabinet day

    Unlike the people who look down their noses and make snide remarks about places such as Fenland and Wisbech I am a frequent visitor to the area. That is why when hearing from John Elworthy, editor of the Wisbech Standard, that once again the town had unjustly been criticized, it was time for the County Read more

  • Cabinet to be held in Wisbech

    Tomorrow we are holding our full Cabinet meeting in Wisbech for what we believe is for the first time ever. This will be held in the Boathouse, a fine venue for business. Since becoming Leader I have been promoting the need to transform our most deprived areas.Tomorrow is more than just symbolism. I want my Read more

  • Wisbech Summit Meeting with Stephen Barclay MP and Alan Melton

    This morning I had a meeting in Wisbech with Stephen Barclay MP and Alan Melton, Leader of FDC. We talked through a number of issues but concentrated on how to improve Wisbech. We had a good meeting of minds and came up with some interesting ideas. I hope to say more on Tuesday, when we Read more

  • Mental Health accommodation

    We have moved a long way in our care of people who suffer with mental illness. There was a time when hospitals were the only option. Now there is a range of accommodation available designed to better meet the needs of the individual. Today I visited some accommodation, in my own Fulbourn division. It seemed Read more