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

One of my villages, Wixoe, rarely ask for anything, cause me little concern and seem to manage themselves with little intervention. So, when I received a request today to help fund the installation of a defibrillator, in the phone box, I readily agreed to help. These units can make the difference between life and death.… Read more

I asked the question of West Suffolk Council if it maintains a list of people who could be potentially violent towards a councillor. Given recent history it seemed prudent to understand the threat. It seems our Health & Safety Team maintains a Customer Alert List which is a list of people who could be potentially… Read more

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