Blog Posts

  • Funding for local community groups – I can help!

    Each district councillor has a locality budget each year. As a newbie I asked for more details about funding available for local community groups. This was the helpful guidance I received which I want to share with you. “Here is an overview of the Locality Budget process and some helpful funding pots which many of… Read more

  • Grass cutting

    Grass cutting

    In recent weeks grass cutting has been problematic. There have been staff shortages, hiring difficulties and fast growing grass! There has also been a lack of communication with the public. Have a look at http://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/grasscutting for all the latest on grass cutting including when your village is being cut. Read more

  • My maiden speech at West Suffolk Council

    Since being elected on May 10th a lot of the normal interaction with other councillors has been very difficult due to the covid restrictions. Tonight, full council was held at the Newmarket race course having one of the few building that was able to seat everyone safely. I felt that it was important for my… Read more

  • I was asked to write something about me for the Clare Chevron publication.

    I was asked to write something about me for the Clare Chevron publication.

    A little while ago I was asked to write an article for the Clare Chevron publication. It has now been published so I thought I would share it more widely on my blog. I have been up to much more since but that’s another story for another day!!!!! “It is just over three weeks since… Read more

  • My open letter to all the parish clerks on grass cutting in the ward

    “Good afternoon, As district councillors we have recently been kept busy managing a hiccup in West Suffolk Council cutting some of the grass in the public realm in our parishes and town. Not all of it has been cut when expected. Nor were you made aware of the issue in a timely manner. For this… Read more

  • Parliamentary boundary changes

    I thought I should share with you the initial proposals for the new constituency boundaries which were published on 8 June. Information about the review and the proposals can be viewed on the BCE website<https://boundarycommissionforengland.independent.gov.uk/&gt;. The consultation is open until 2 August 2021 and responses can be submitted here<https://www.bcereviews.org.uk/&gt;. If you have any queries regarding… Read more