Suffolk County Council has completed its review of the recommended lorry route map for the county. The final version of the map will be viewable here https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/lorry-management/lorry-route-plan-review-in-suffolk/ The map is intended to assist hauliers to plan routes that are most appropriate for their journey purpose and that limit the negative impact experienced by local communities… Read more

James Cartlidge MP who represents both Clare and Cavendish has agreed to meet with me on the 25th August in Clare. We are meeting at 1100 -1200 privately and then the next hour will be meeting businesses. See James profile here. https://members.parliament.uk/member/4519/contact Many people in Clare feel that the infrastructure in Clare is just not… Read more

You may be aware a red extreme weather warning has been issued by the Met Office The first Red Extreme heat warning issued. – Met Office for parts of West Suffolk – including Haverhill, Mildenhall, Newmarket and Clare, with an amber warning in place for the rest of the district and Suffolk. This is due to an… Read more

The main risks posed by a heatwave are:  not drinking enough water (dehydration) overheating, which can make symptoms worse for people who already have problems with their heart or breathing heat exhaustion and heatstroke Who’s most at risk? A heatwave can affect anyone, but the most vulnerable people are: older people – especially those over… Read more

At the last full West Suffolk Council I was appointed to the Dedham Vale AONB & Stour Valley. This is part of a larger organisation called the AONB Combined Joint Advisory Committee. DEFRA provide the lions share of the money. Here is a link if you would like some more info or get involved. https://www.dedhamvalestourvalley.org… Read more