Blog Posts

  • BBC local radio under threat – is that right?

    It seems that the BBC is making cuts. It is right that the licence fee is not hiked and it is right that cuts are made. But why have they chosen local radio to cut? BBC local radio is the go to station for many folk. Uncomplicated, with well known local presenters who are in… Read more

  • A car park for Clare moves a step closer

    Clare has needed more car parking capacity for a number of years. When I was elected 18 months ago it was made clear to me that if I could do anything to help deliver a car park that was a real priority of the town. Businesses need folk to visit Clare so they need to… Read more

  • Another development for Clare

    I was expecting to speak, on behalf of residents of Clare, at the planning committee on the 2nd November. I am now not able to as I have a meeting with the Health Secreatary where I hope to discuss provision of GP services amongst other things. Please see my comments to the planning committee. “I… Read more

  • Remembering the fallen. 11th November at 1100hrs – come and join me.

    Remembering the fallen. 11th November at 1100hrs – come and join me.

    Elaine Martin has again asked me to lead the most important ceremony of the year in Clare. We are inviting all of you to an informal gathering to pay our respects to those who have fallen on our behalf. I will be saying a few words (not too many I promise) and leading a minutes… Read more

  • My meeting with Stephen Barclay MP Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

    My meeting with Stephen Barclay MP Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

    Stephen Barclay and I worked together when I led Cambridgeshire County Council. He is the MP for North East Cambridgeshire. Since then I have watched his career with interest. He is undoubtably a sincere, intelligent politician and someone who I can trust. A couple of weeks ago Stephen and I made a loose arrangement to… Read more

  • Tattersalls – a gem in the crown – THE place to sell a horse and a massive economic boost to the economy

    Tattersalls – a gem in the crown – THE place to sell a horse and a massive economic boost to the economy

    Tattersalls is a fantastic asset to Newmarket, West Suffolk and UK Plc. It is THE place to buy and sell horses. This is a worldwide trade with buyers and sellers jetting in from around the world. Today, is day two of a three day sale. So far sales have topped a whopping 67m guineas. That… Read more