A planning application to build two houses behind the Swan Inn off the High Street In Clare has been received. It can be found here https://planning.westsuffolk.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=R49EB8PDFJS00 We are often told that councillors should not make public statements about planning applications. This is in case we are seen to be pre determined and therefor would not… Read more

This week is going to be busy. To start with I am upgrading our en-suite, replacing a bath with a shower and replacing the sink and toilet. Of course the old tiles wouldn’t come off without damaging the walls and why would I expect the plumbing to be in the correct place! New flooring, wiring,… Read more

I hope I am not bombarding you all with too many updates but given how important the prison expansion is and the impact it may have on residents I feel more is probably better than less at the moment. if I am wrong please let me know. Tonight I have the opportunity to “brief” both… Read more

Andrew is the new community engagement manager for Gigaclear Ltd. As you may be aware they are planning to roll out the network into Clare in the coming months. His job is to act as a conduit for any concerns you may have during the build process. If you are concerned about any aspect of… Read more

To bring you all up to date this is what I have been up on the planning application so far: I have called in the planning application. This means it won’t be approved by officers under delegated authority. Instead, it will go in front of the full planning committee which gives us a greater opportunity… Read more