There is a Coronation Street Party planned to take place in Clare on 7th May. Residents have expressed concerns that the WSC grass cutting schedule has no mention for Clare apart from the Country Park last week. This would obviously impact on the plan to play games during the afternoon and evening. The grass is… Read more

A review of polling station locations has recently been carried out. Some polling stations were found no longer suitable for a number of reasons for example no toilets or poor access. So we have some new locations and some familiar ones. I have reproduced the full list of polling stations for my ward below. Read more

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