Blog Posts

  • 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

  • Lib Dem leader steps down

    Fiona Whelan steps down as leader of the county Lib Dems after only one year. I’ll health is the reason. Read more

  • Fractured ankle

    I have played cricket for more years than I care to remember. During this time I have broken a number of minor bones but nothing that has stopped me playing. I could not believe it, during the first game of the season, I was hit by a full blooded drive from about 4 meters right… Read more

  • Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government – Eric Pickles

    On 19th May I attended a one to one meeting with Eric Pickles in his offices. I was really pleased to be able to make a mark with the SoS only two days after taking over as the Leader of the Council. I had the standard 30 mins, half of which I used telling him… Read more

  • Enterprise

    Cambridgeshire should be the County which is immediately associated with successful business and business innovation. We need to encourage this and make sure everyone knows the County is not only open for business but is a great place to be in business. We are the economic heart of the region. The hi-tech, bio tech and… Read more

  • Localism

    Localism and community engagement needs to be at the heart of everything we do. It is all about responding to local needs, wherever possible. It is critical to the success of the council and the success and growth of our communities. Communities should be able to define their own priorities, what is right for them… Read more