Blog Posts

  • How the tax system works!

    Suppose that every day, ten men go out for beer and the bill for allten comes to £100. If they paid their bill the way we pay our taxes,it would go something like this: The first four men (the poorest) would pay nothing.The fifth would pay £1.The sixth would pay £3.The seventh would pay £7.The Read more

  • Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh RIP

    Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh RIP

    When I joined the RAF back in 1977 I took an oath of allegiance to the Queen and to my country. Such oaths are not taken lightly. Prince Philip took an oath to the Queen that has endured for over 70 years. Such dedication and public service can only be imagined. I had the honour Read more

  • John Reynolds – Thanksgiving Service

    Today is a sad day. But it is also a day to remember and celebrate John Reynolds life. A life devoted to public service. The thanksgiving Service for John is at 12.15 pm on Friday 19th December at Bar Hill Church Centre, Hanover Close, Bar Hill, Cambridge CB23 8EH http://barhillchurch.org.uk/index.html All our thoughts are with Read more

  • Appointed to Cambridge United Community Trust

    I’ am very excited about being appointed to the Cambridge United Community Trust as a Trustee. I have enjoyed watching the U’s for many years and have always been amazed at the passion of the club and its supporters. The Trust is indicative of that passion and I am thrilled to be able to help. Read more

  • Cllr John Reynolds – He will be missed

    Cllr John Reynolds – He will be missed

    I have just found out that Cambridgeshire County Councillor John Reynolds has died. I am shocked and my thoughts go out to his family and in particular his wife Diana. John has held high office at the County Council since first being elected in 1981. He was the local member for the Bar Hill Division Read more

  • Is the government cutting local authority spending too far?

    I am increasingly worried that the government doesn’t understand what local authorities do. As a result the government continues to cut funding without understanding the consequences for people. I fully understand the need to drive through efficiencies to help get the biggest bang for each pound but we are way past that. Now services will Read more