Blog Posts

  • West Suffolk Hospital Public Consultation Events – get involved – have your say.

    We have been informed that the following Public Consultation Events for the proposed new hospital development will be held on the dates, times and venues as listed below: Tuesday 16 November 2021: 3pm – 7pm – Mildenhall – The Jubilee Centre, IP28 7HG Wednesday 17 November 2021: 2pm – 8pm – Bury St. Edmunds –… Read more

  • Proud to have laid the West Suffolk Council wreath in Clare on Remembrance Sunday

    Proud to have laid the West Suffolk Council wreath in Clare on Remembrance Sunday

    We must all support our armed forces who act on our behalf. They act in a selfless way, with courage, tenacity, loyalty and discipline. We are blessed with the most professional armed forces in the world. We must never take them for granted. We must remember those that have been injured, those that have suffered… Read more

  • Civil Parking Enforcement Monthly Update – my patch

    We must all take care when we park. Restrictions are in place for a reason, often to protect people or to help easy congestion. The reasons are not always obvious. West Suffolk Council enforce the rules they don’t set them. In managing the expectations of residents, everyone is reminded that:- 1. CPE powers are enshrined… Read more

  • COVID advice for Suffolk as numbers rise

    As the Government has now designated Suffolk as an Enhanced Response Area due to our COVID case numbers and pressure on our hospitals, the Suffolk Resilience Forum (SRF) is naturally stepping up its communications activity. The SRF is seeking to achieve three main aims: 1) To ensure that as many people as possible are aware… Read more

  • Remembrance Day 11th November at 1100hrs – I am leading a short ceremony in Clare. Come and join in.

    Remembrance Day is a special day. It is particularly special to me as an RAF veteran of 22 years. I remember Sqn Leader Mike Stephens who died in the grounds of Sandringham when his 9 Sqn Tornado had a total power failure and ploughed into the ground. I remember his navigator, Flight Lieutenant Nigel Nickles,… Read more

  • Survey launched as part of Haverhill town centre improvements – have your say!

    Shoppers and businesses are being asked to have their say on temporary measures used in Haverhill to encourage people to back local traders while staying COVID safe. Partners want to capture views while they are fresh in people’s minds to inform any relevant improvements for the town centre that may come forward in the future.… Read more