On Tuesday 9th September, I had the privilege of holding a public meeting with residents from North Ipswich, Tuddenham, Bealings, Playford, Burgh and other villages in the surrounding area, to discuss the question of the Northern Bypass. The bypass has been pushed by local Labour party activists and councillors, and Suffolk County Council have now committed to reconsidering the project. Many of my constituents at that meeting voiced their concerns over the rationality of the project, the economic and environmental argument in favour, the impact it will have on their quality of life, and concerns over the imposition of more housing in the countryside. These public meetings are an opportunity for residents to make their voice heard. Too often the British public's opinion gets forgotten in these policy debates. My priority will be representing the people who elected me.
