Blog Posts

  • Vehicle crime is on the rise in our villages and towns.

    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

  • Clare market stall holder on the podium!

    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

  • District Council activities – Keeping you updated on what I’ve been up to in the last few weeks

    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

  • The Bell Hotel in Clare

    Home Today The Bell opened its doors once again. It was my pleasure to go along to support Richard and Nicky in their new adventure. The place looks great and was full of customers. Supporting local business is very important. It helps to keep our communities vibrant and wonderful places to live. Richard and Nicky… Read more

  • Kedington shop – another planning matter

    Yesterday I met with the owners of the village shop in Kedington. Also present were their advisors. They are a lovely, hardworking couple providing a fantastic facility for the village. Many villages have lost their shops and are the worse for it. They are seeking to build a new shop near the British Legion. The… Read more

  • 400 more houses for Clare!!! I met with the developer.

    Clare seems to be attracting a lot of attention from developers. Next up, Stoke Road in Clare for 160 homes with the possibility of it being 400 homes! There is a piece of land off Stoke Road in Clare that Bloor Homes have options over so would like including in the local plan so they… Read more