Blog Posts

  • A14 motion to full council

    Next week it is full council. We recognise that sorting out the A14 is of immense importance to the people of Cambridgeshire. We felt sure that all councillors would support the upgrade but I am hearing worrying signs that the Lib Dems in South Cambs are against the plans. Given the deaths, injury and immense Read more

  • Government backs immigration changes

    The Vice Chancellor of Cambridge University and I had a chat some months ago. We discussed a number of joint ambitions around working together to promote Cambridge. One of the issues that had me worried was the impact of the very restrictive regulations on those who could stay and create businesses after studying. We all Read more

  • AstraZenica – This county is open for business

    I have been very clear that politicians must stand alongside business leaders to attract and grow business within Cambridgshire. Much of what I am championing is about creating the right environment for business to feel confident and to thrive. AstraZenica choosing to relocate the firm’s London headquarters to Cambridge is a ringing endorsement. It is Read more

  • New group set up to lobby for North Cambs transport improvements

    A new group is being set up to lobby hard and bring forward improvements to transport in the north of Cambridgeshire. The new Moving Forward North Cambridgeshire group will look at how to speed up transport improvements that are currently holding back the local economy and improve accessibility for local people getting to jobs and Read more

  • Meeting Vince Cable today – twice

    Meeting Vince Cable today – twice

    It was interesting to attend a breakfast meeting at TWI on the Granta Park. TWI is a great outfit helping to push the boundaries of joining materials. It used to be called The Welding Institute but does much more than just welding. Vince cable was the guest speaker and made some encouraging noises about Cambridge, Read more

  • Hmmmmm – who the devil is this?

    Hmmmmm – who the devil is this?

    Great to see our staff manning the phones in our call center for children in need. Most were dressed up and everyone was having a good time. Lots of cake and a raffle. Great technology routing calls from all over the country. As children who needed help or a celebrity was up to something on Read more