Blog Posts

  • 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

  • Addressing Fenland District Council

    This afternoon it was my pleasure to address Fenland District Council. Mark Lloyd and I had agreed to update FDC on what was happening at the county and to take questions. It was a great opportunity which was well received. The text of my intended speech is detailed below although I did venture off piste… Read more

  • Leaders and Chief Officers

    On Tuesday I chaired the regular Leaders and Chief Officers meeting, held at Shire Hall. It feels like this group is gelling really well. We are trying to co-ordinate activity across all of our organisations to be efficient and get the best outcomes for the people of Cambridgeshire. We have agreed an information sharing protocol… Read more

  • Visit to Rowan – art charity

    Yesterday I attended the AGM of Rowan. Rowan is a Cambridge City based charity and arts centre that was established in 1985 to bring artists and people with learning disabilities together in the production of fine artwork and crafts; while providing opportunities for self-expression and creative exploration. I had an interesting tour of the workshops… Read more

  • Cambridgeshire County Council hosts A14 conference

    It was my pleasure, today, to chair a conference to discuss improving the A14 involving some of the most influential organisations in the County and beyond., We called the meeting which included representatives from small and big business, local councils and freight organisations. The meeting discussed the congestion hit stretch of the A14 between Cambridge… Read more