Blog Posts

  • Every child deserves a family – can you help

    This news article is on the Cambs County Council website which is worth a read and support. A campaign continues next week to encourage more people in Cambridgeshire to find a place in their homes for a child needing secure and loving parents. Adoption Week runs from November 1 – 7 and Cambridgeshire has a Read more

  • Local Government Shared Services – board appointment

    At the full council meeting on the 19th October 2010 I was confirmed as a board member of the shared services project with Northamptonshire. This is an exciting piece of work bringing together the back office functions of both the county councils. Sharing these services will produce significant savings and with a fair wind actually Read more

  • Audit and Accounts Committee – Appointment

    At full council on the 19th October 2010, I was appointed to the audit and accounts committee. This committee ensures that the finances of the council are in good order. Given the significant amount of money under the control of the county this is important. Read more

  • Cabinet Assistant

    It was with great pleasure that I recently accepted the new role of cabinet assistant to the two cabinet members responsible for Corporate Services. This is an exciting, if unpaid, opportunity to significantly increase my experience. The other side of the coin is that Jill Tuck, the leader of the council, wants to use my Read more

  • Fen Ditton October parish report

    Financial situation facing the County: This month the Coalition Government will be announcing details of its Comprehensive Spending Review for Local authorities. The Chancellor will be making a speech to Parliament on the 20th October 2010. We expect that by mid November information will become available setting out in more detail how much funding Cambridgeshire Read more

  • Little Wilbraham September 2010 parish report

    School expansions approved: Plans have been approved to increase the size of six primary schools in Cambridgeshire to cater for an expected rise in pupil numbers. Cabinet has agreed the proposed expansions of the six schools, providing an additional 170 places across the county. * Abbey Meadows Primary School, Cambridge – an extra 30 Reception Read more