Solar Proposals in Easton and Letheringham

On Tuesday night I met residents of Easton and Letheringham to hear concerns about plans for a new solar farm being built nearby. While I have sympathy with any effort to combat climate change, I 100% share the concerns many have that a beautiful bit of countryside will be ruined, that their wa

Disappointment with Government's plan for A12 Upgrades

Yesterday's announcement of funding for A12 upgrades is being billed as a BIG WIN for the region. Unfortunately this is not the case. The Government announcement is just a rehashed package of commitments that were announced under the last Conservative Government.

Calling for investment in SEND Early Intervention Programmes

I have worked in and around our education system for some time. In a previous role I worked at the Department for Education as a Senior Advisor. I was involved in SEND reforms then. My wife is a teacher, and I was a Chair of Governors at a Federation of Primary Schools in Suffolk.

Visiting Wattisham Army Air Corps Base

As we mark Armed Forces Day, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone across Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, and indeed the whole country, a very happy and reflective Armed Forces Day.Yesterday, I had the privilege of visiting Wattisham Army Air Corps Base, right here in our constit

Cardinal Medical Practice: An Update

I visited Cardinal Medical Practice to meet with the NHS Integrated Care Board and practice partners to review progress on the planned expansion. Encouraging to see momentum building on this important project to enhance patient access and capacity in North Ipswich.

VE Day Celebrations in Campsea Ashe

It was a real pleasure to spend Sunday in Campsea Ashe celebrating VE Day, testing out some remarkable vintage military hardware, and sampling an impressive range of cakes while judging the cake competition.A special thank you to The Three Chordettes for providing a perfect soundtrack to a day that

Visiting Breheny in Needham Market

It was great to meet with John Breheny, Andrew Fleming, and Steve Dighton at Breheny’s headquarters last week, where we spoke about their projects, and contribution to local employment and skills development.