Next week I’m leading a team of West Suffolk Council officers in meeting with Heritage England to discuss relocating the social club in Clare. It is a sensitive site as it sits very close to an ancient monument. It is always sensible to try and understand the point of view of other organisations when seeking Read more

Shop1, Castle House, Well Lane, Clare has certainly grabbed everyone’s attention recently. It was previously the ice cream parlour that failed to make the impact that was expected. The shop now stands empty which is never good for Clare. Recently an application to West Suffolk Council for an alcohols licence for the shop alerted everyone Read more

I addressed Clare Town Council this evening on the subject of trying to get a town center carpark. I have been working on this for months and am trying to bring as many people as possible along with me. I’m sure I won’t be able to please all of the people all of the time Read more

Last night we had full council. It starts with a group meeting at 1730 followed by council starting at 1900. I think I got home at 2200hrs! Full council is governed by protocols, tradition and regulations. Whilst the Leader of the Council leads the council it is the Chairman of the Council who presides over Read more

I have just got home from West Suffolk council after a full day at the development control committee. Townsend nursery was up first at 1000hrs. I had an opportunity to speak as a ward member as well as a committee member so a couple of bites at the cherry. Planning is made up of many Read more

There has been an application for an alcohol licence for a new convenience store in Clare. The last date for representations is 21 December 2022. The application can be seen here. https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Business/Licensing-and-regulation/Licensing/currentpremiseslicenceapplications.cfm I have been contacted by a number of people concerned about the impact a new convenience store might have on the post office Read more