I am a substitute for the Development Control committee so if someone is sick or can’t attend I am sometimes asked to be part of the committee. Today was such a day. There were three items to decide. The first one was for a new all weather pitch at The New Croft, Chalkstone Way in Read more

Yesterday I was invited to a meeting with representatives of Denbury Homes and Carter Jonas, to support Clare Town Council. Denby Homes have recently acquired the Cavendish Road site that has planning permission for 53 homes. They have reviewed the approved plans and are already seeking to have them amended. Instinctively I go on the Read more

I sit on PASC (Performance and Audit Scrutiny Committee) which looks at the financial aspects of West Suffolk Council. One thing is sure is that all the papers are good and thick and full of financial information. Sad to say but I enjoy pouring over them looking for trends, errors and successes. PASC is responsible Read more

I was alerted to an issue of cars being parked on the site of the saturday market when they should have been cleared. The odd car dotted in amongst stalls isn’t very helpful. When the West Suffolk civil enforcement team were called out to issue penalty notices it was discovered that the traffic regulation order Read more

West Suffolk councillors are elected every four year unless a by-election takes place to fill any vacancies. This election will take place on the 4th May 2023. The big difference this time is you will require ID to vote. This is to ensure there are no votes cast that should not be. The electoral commission’s Read more