At cabinet today, the cabinet were accused of making a political decision, by the Lib Dem County Councilor Sarah Whitebread. I hear the sharp intake of breath from you all that a bunch of politicians, from the ruling political group, at a decision making forum made ……… wait for it ……. a political decision. What Read more

In the office for 0800 to prepare for our informal gathering of cabinet members at 1000. At informal cabinet we discuss a range of issues with each of the portfolio holders bringing the rest of us up to speed on progress, issues and plans for the future. This gives the whole cabinet a chance to Read more

Today started with a review of diary events for next week before settling down to study my papers for the Cambridgeshire Leaders and Chief Officers meeting which started at 0930. The meeting itself is always a challenge, given the high calibre of individuals that attend. County, districts, city, police, NHS and fire are all represented Read more

Today I chaired a productive meeting which brought together the leaders and chief officers of Cambridgeshire councils to discuss, among other things, the distribution of £4.5 million pounds. Originally Government were holding onto this money which had been gained by local public services meeting tough targets. But after campaigning we managed to get the Government Read more