Blog Posts

  • Military reserve forces

    It was with great pleasure I attended the annual meeting of the Cambridgeshire Reserve Forces and Cadets Association forum. Civic leaders from all over Cambridgeshire attended to learn about the incredible sacrifice and dedication of the reserve forces and to offer our support. It was clear, from what was said by serving officers, that the… Read more

  • Rod Craig – Tragic News

    It was with deep sorrow that we heard that Rod Craig, Executive Director: Community and Adult Services has passed away. Our thoughts at this time are with his family, friends and colleagues. He was a well liked and respected leader who always strove to provide the best services he could for our communities. As a… Read more

  • BBC radio reveal Lib Dems false claims

    Liberal Democrate Cllr Brooks-Gordon went on BBC radio Cambridge today making a lot of false claims about special educational needs transport. Making scaremongering claims is a tactic often used by the Lib Dems but in this case is very worrying as it causes unnecessary distress for vulnerable families. Irresponsible politics of this sort is very… Read more

  • Another New Leader for County Liberal Democrates

    Their current Leader, Fiona Whelan is stepping down on June 19th, which I guess means they are now embarking on their 3rd leader in a little over 3 years. Killian Bourke is the new leader elect. He has set his stall out early with the following quote: “I look forward to continuing the group’s role… Read more

  • Local county councillors to be more involved

    There are 69 County Councillors in Cambridgeshire. For some time there has been concern expressed that sometimes they are not involved enough in things happening in their own divisions. Some say that they are only notified when it is too late to affect the decision that is to be made. This cannot continue if each… Read more

  • LGA elections

    The Local Government Association election of officers is about to take place. The LGA was set up under the Labour government almost as an extension of central government into local government. I sense the wind of change blowing. With our Conservative government pressing for localism the LGA needs to refocus and streamline. As an active… Read more