Conservatives are delivering on our ambitions for Suffolk 21st March 2023 In the County Council elections of May 2021, the Conservative Party had our best result since the 1970s. The County Council’s administration, which I lead, was... Opinions
Your money, invested well 16th February 2023 Probably one of the least welcome bits of paper to land on doormats up and down the country is the annual Council Tax bill. A quick glance at social media... Opinions
Growth should not be a dirty word 31st July 2020 Discussions around climate change are not reserved for the national or international stage. All of us have a responsibility to do what we can to lessen our... Opinions
Looking after the vulnerable is top priority 23rd June 2020 Nationally the focus of Covid-19 within the care sector has been on care homes. In Suffolk, we recognise that the experience is the same in all care settings... Opinions
An update on Covid-19 in Suffolk’s care homes 12th May 2020 There has been a lot of news reported lately about how the Coronavirus pandemic is playing out in care homes and other residential care settings. Many people... Opinions
We are here to help you in this crisis 21st April 2020 It is week five of lock down and for many of us who are staying safe at home we find ourselves in a new routine. Each day I appreciate how lucky I am to be able... Opinions
Supporting the Care sector during the Coronavirus 31st March 2020 Coronavirus is having an impact on all our lives and every one of us can play an important role in looking after each other. Whether that be staying at home to... Opinions
A busy week for Suffolk Highways 11th February 2020 People often ask me why I wanted to become a councillor? And, my answer is simple. I want to make a difference to my local community, and the best way I can do... Opinions
A new social value approach to housing, from Suffolk’s third largest landowner 7th January 2020 In his annual speech in May last year, Leader of Suffolk County Council, Matthew Hicks, announced that he was creating a new cabinet position as portfolio... Opinions