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

Cabinet started with me proposing that an item to be dealt with after the public had been excluded should be heard in public. Cabinet supported this view. The issue was our response to the local government ombudsman who found a case of maladministration in our handling of the transfer of responsibility for the education of… Read more

Great lunch with members of the chamber of commerce. The chairman of our LEP gave an excellent speech on the work of the LEP. A great opportunity to network with the business community as well as other politicians. Read more

At 0800 on Friday I had my regular ASC review meeting. This group has been put together to focus on driving the budget overspend down. Lots of good ideas however, most will only produce results over time. Short term fixes are much harder to find. Read more

Great meeting with Warren. We explored a number of ideas to promote business in Cambridgeshire. Always good to meet with senior captains of industry. Read more

Full council was interesting. I started at 0800 in my office preparing. Last minute discussions were had including some with the opposition to manage the business of the day. Lots of motions kept us busy most of the day, with a little light relief in the shape of carol singing at lunchtime. Some old fashioned… Read more