Blog Posts

  • Friday – first meeting of the Health and Wellbeing Board

    Given the name of the board I was a little surprised to see our very first meeting was being held at 0800. I chair this board and feel the need to get in an hour early to check the papers and prepare. I didn’t feel healthy or well sat at my desk in Shire Hall… Read more

  • Horse racing, internal meeting and a LEP meeting in Rutland

    We sometimes forget that the racing industry in Newmarket employs a lot of people and generates a lot of wealth for the area. What is not so well known is that a large part of this industry is in Cambridgeshire, including the Jockey School. I had an excellent tour of the Jockey Club and it’s… Read more

  • Tuesday busy day

    Tuesday started at 0800 preparing to chair our regular Cabinet / SMT meeting at 0900. Whilst we have an agenda I like this meeting between top officers and the Cabinet to be relaxed and free flowing. Here we test ideas, think through strategies and review plans. Lots of excellent participation in a non defensive way.… Read more

  • East of England Stroke Carers Conference

    Today was my opportunity to speak to this very important conference. The attendees were largely those affected by stroke, or relatives. This is a key set of people. We know that stroke is the largest adult acquired disability with over 100,000 cases a year. Stroke has a huge impact on the individual and family and… Read more

  • Cambridge AJC ( Area Joint Committee )

    This morning I had a great morning at the stroke Carers conference. This felt positive and involved real people with real needs which the county council can help. I left early to attend the Cambridge AJC. On balance, not one of my best decisions. This was my first AJC. I like the idea of an… Read more

  • March and Chatteris children’s locality team visit

    I was invited to visit the children’s Locality team based in March. This team combines traditional locality work with social workers. Such a great idea. The ability for the two teams to speak rather than having to send reports must make communications and outcomes better. It was my pleasure to meet both teams and spend… Read more