I was delighted to see the Government have announced £20 million in funding through it's Pride of Place programme for Whitehouse. The money will be made available over the next 10 years for projects that boost sense of community and inclusivity.
In January I was approached by a constituent who was concerned that this Government was planning to consult and consider changed to the licensing regime for shotguns. Currently shotgun’s are licensed with a Section 2 certificate.
Ipswich Borough Council have £1.5 million of new money available for projects in Ipswich that boost a sense of community. I dont want to see any more money going on the Town Centre or Waterfront. I want to see money going to the communities of North Ipswich. Watch my video to find out more...
I am beyond disappointed that local elections for the county council have been delayed again. I campaigned vociferously to ensure that your right to determine who represents you at county council level will not be taken away from you.
It was a pleasure to join families from Needham Market for the 2025 Remembrance Sunday Service. Having an opportunity to lay a wreath is undoubtedly one of the greatest honours that comes with being a Member of Parliament.
It was a pleasure to hold another public meeting on Friday evening, this time in Grundisburgh, to discuss hypothetical plans for a Northern Bypass. It was the first time I really outlined many of my concerns about the project.
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.
It was a joy to watch the Tour of Britain cycle through Suffolk over two days in September. I love the sport of cycling, and it was made so much more exciting to watch greats like Geraint Thomas rocket through our beautiful countryside. I had the chance to catch the peloton in Debenham.
On Thursday 4th September we held a public meting with residents in Framlingham to discuss ongoing problems around the quality of service provided at Framlingham GP surgery.
I joined NFU Suffolk Chairman, Glenn Buckingham, in the fields during harvest to hear first-hand about the challenges and opportunities facing our farmers here in Suffolk.