Haverhill is expanding. Many houses are being built but is the infrastructure keeping pace? Haverhill and most of West Suffolk look towards Cambridge for economic growth, leisure and shopping rather than Ipswich. It is possible that a rail arc between Oxford and Cambridge will be built and it might even extend to Norwich. But what Read more

Winter is approaching. Our highways always suffer as a result of the rain and freezing weather. The more we report faults the more likely they are to get fixed. This is the link that you can report all highway issues, including damaged or broken road signage, paths, flooding, potholes, public rights of way etc etc. Read more

I have been notified that there are plans to expand the prison at Highpoint in Stadishall. The plan is to deliver up to 741 new prison places across 3 new houseblocks, which will be supported by new ancillary buildings. The Planning application has not yet been submitted. I have asked to meet with the Governor Read more

It is always a pleasure to attend Parish Council meetings. Some are busier than others. Some have some great characters on the council or attending as parishioners. What is clear is that Parish Councillors are hard working, take their responsibilities seriously and often have to take difficult decisions that please some and annoy others. And Read more

Gigaclear is an ultrafast full fibre broadband operator and provider based in the UK. They are getting ready to commence work in Clare to build the UK’s fastest, full fibre broadband network. You may have already seen teams surveying and planning the route for the network. Just like other utilities, building the network involves digging Read more

There is just no excuse for this. Dispose of waste correctly or face significant fines. It’s not a defence if someone else fly tips your rubbish. I can remember a few years ago, when I was younger and fitter, throwing a plastic coke bottle and a fag end back through a car window it had Read more