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A day of technology – or so it seems
In the office at 0730 to prepare for a meeting with the LGSS (sharing back office functions with Northamptonshire) Director of Operations at 0800. We discussed a range of matters including how effectively our IT dept has integrated within LGSS. We also explored how important IT is in transforming services across the council. Sometimes our… Read more
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Conservative Home recognise our work to save our libraries
The library service in Cambridgeshire is safe in our Conservative hands. Nice for it to be recognised nationally. http://conservativehome.blogs.com/localgovernment/2011/12/13-libraries-saved-in-cambridgeshire.html Read more
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Lib Dems split over Balls overtures
It seems Labour are back in love with the Lib Dems and as always the Lib Dems don’t know which way to turn. The trouble is no one knows which way they will turn on most issues. It seems rather than argue policy everything is about trying to snare some more votes on matters they… Read more
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EU treaty: Lib Dem position changes
An interesting piece in the Telegraph which I have included below together with a link. There is something about the Lib Dem party that makes it ok for everyone to pull in different directions. Cute and child like when in opposition but a disaster if let anywhere near the levers of power. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/8950870/EU-treaty-Lib-Dem-position-changes.html Telegraph David… Read more
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Can you believe it? The Lib Dems are now delaying the Ely Southern Bypass !!!
At our recent Cabinet we approved a bypass for Ely to unblock the jams at the rail crossing. Currently there is an underpass for cars and a crossing for HGVs. The problem is that as the HGVs back up, waiting for trains to go pass, they then block the underpass so cars are held up… Read more
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Christmas Message
As we approach Christmas I thought I might indulge myself in reflecting on my time as leader since April. The time seems to have shot past and I have really enjoyed myself. My thanks to my own Conservative group for giving me the honour to lead them. As a team the protection and support my… Read more