Blog Posts

  • Salt Update

    The Local Transport Minister, Norman Baker, wrote to Leaders of Highways Authorities on 15 December setting out what central Government was doing to assist.  This letter reports on the conclusion of David Quarmby’s further independent audit of current resilience, which was published on 21 December; and, in particular, followed up on the commitment to provide… Read more

  • Happy New Year to you all

    I wish you all a happy new year. I had a fantastic time over the holiday, in large part because all the youngsters came to stay / visit and our first grandson made several appearances. He did look wonderful in his santa outfit at the tender age of four weeks. With so many difficulties in… Read more

  • South Cambridgeshire Lib Dems split

    Our own Lib Dem County Councillor Sue Gymer clashes with Nick Clegg. Sue Gymer,  the Chair of the South Cambridgeshire Lib Dem constituency party, said Mr Clegg’s decision to go back on his promise to fight tuition fee rises was morally wrong. That may or may not be the case but it is clear that… Read more

  • Chair of Governors Meet with Cabinet Member

    It was my pleasure to arrange for the Chair of Governors of Fen Ditton, Great Wilbraham, Teversham and Fulbourn primary schools to meet with David Harty the cabinet member of the County Council responsible for school buildings. I brought together the 4 chairs to discuss the implications for their schools on the new primary school… Read more

  • Cllr John West – Rest In Peace

    Cllr John West – Rest In Peace

    It is with great sadness that we were informed this morning of the death of Councillor John West. As a Conservative County Councillor John always made a positive contribution to debates. He was frank  in his views and ready to go into battle on matters he believed in or on behalf of others who needed… Read more

  • Lib Dem’s “putting party before country”

    I can only think that it is in the DNA of the Lib Dem‘s to complain and moan about most things yet when asked to stand up and take the tough decisions they wobble and abstain. I guess this is what comes from years out of power. Personally I prefer any decision rather than no… Read more