Today I sat on the Development control committee for the first time. I am a substitute and was asked to fill in. I was due to speak at the DCC as a ward member on the Cavendish Road, Clare application for 53 houses. I asked a fellow ward councillor to speak for me to avoid… Read more

Folk have been rightly pointing out to me that all these new houses are to be built yet one of our Doctors surgeries has closed. I have chased this up and been given the following response from a very reliable source (trust me I’m the presidents mate!) “I have recently received clarification from the Estates… Read more

The annual canvass for electoral registration started a few weeks ago with distribution of email and text messages requesting that electors go online to check and update the information for their household. Email and text messages have been sent where an email address or mobile number is held and postal forms will be sent during August and September. Personal… Read more

Community Chest funding round for 2022-2023 is now open. Community Chest funding supports voluntary and community groups who make a contribution to improving the quality of life for people in West Suffolk. Funded activities must help deliver the Families and Communities Approach and Families and Communities Strategy and eligibility criteria apply. The minimum amount that can be… Read more

A planning application has been submitted for 53 houses off the Cavendish Road in Clare. This application was first submitted in 2017 and has bubbled along. I am interested in the debate and listening to all views. I believe a planning application for a large development, such as this, in a small community like Clare… Read more

I look forward to full council. It is one of the few times I dress up formally these days, suite, tie and shiny shoes. It is, more importantly, a chance to meet up with fellow councillors. A time to exchange ideas and a time to make bonds with other councillors. West Suffolk Council is very… Read more