For many years Clare residents and businesses have wanted some additional car parking capacity in Clare. Where this capacity will come from has always been the main challenge. How to fund it is also an issue. Clare Town Council recently produced a survey to see if residents would support a significant development on the Backfield Read more

The Commission has been carrying out an electoral review of Suffolk County Council. It has tried to balance the number of electors in each division and reduce the number from 75 to 70. The full report can be seen here. https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/eastern/suffolk/suffolk-county-council The summary report can be found here. https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/lgbce/Reviews/Eastern/Suffolk%20County/Final%20Recs/Summary.pdf I think the report has failed Read more

Vehicle crime is on the rise in our villages and towns. The police have asked me to share a leaflet full of tips and hints on how to protect your vehicles. Keyless cars look like a nightmare to protect. Download and take a look at their leaflet and let’s make it difficult for those who Read more

It’s so good hear about business success. And so much better when it is one of our young people in the prizes. The NMTF (National Market Traders Federation) national final took place in Stratford Upon Avon on Friday and Saturday. Congratulations to Sam Green, who trades on Clare market and won the Best General Retail Read more

In the last few weeks I have been involved in a range of things. Issues come to me by phone, email and quite often in the golf club carpark! No names to protect the innocent!!! In no particular order I list them below just to keep you updated with what I am up to. Today, Read more