Babergh hopes to increase local influence on new homes after showing housing land supply 12th July 2018 Babergh hopes to increase community influence over housing developments, after it showed sufficient housing land supply for the first time in over a year. The... Local News
MP voices 'hard Brexit' concerns as 500 jobs at Glemsford factory face uncertain future 12th July 2018 One of the biggest employers in south Suffolk says the continued lack of clarity around Brexit threatens its competitiveness, creating uncertainty around the... Local News
My statement on Chequers Agreement 11th July 2018 I have received a large amount of correspondence about the ‘Chequers Agreement’ on our proposed future relations with the EU. To be clear, the agreement is a... Articles
South Suffolk MP calls for protections against developers 'gaming the system' 9th July 2018 The MP for South Suffolk has called on the Government to protect districts against speculative development, as Babergh deals with the loss of its five-year land... Local News
Debate to tackle five-year land supplies 4th July 2018 Tackle five-year land supplies to help solve the housing crisis If national politicians can agree on one thing it’s that we need to build more homes. If local... Articles
July Article 1st July 2018 At this time of year South Suffolk really does explode into vibrant natural splendour. It’s the open gardens season, with flora and fauna to the fore, and a... Articles
70 Years of our NHS and we will make it work 30th June 2018 Next week we will celebrate the 70th Anniversary of our National Health Service. Wherever you stand on the detail of how we take forward our NHS with all the... Articles
Students unveil mural boards to protect new war memorial in Capel St Mary 29th June 2018 Gary Bunkell, Susanna Spencer (Head of Art East Bergholt High School), James Cartlidge, Artemio Gamlin, Liam Warburton, Felix Mallett and Thomas Butche with the... Local News
Clare Primary School suggest ways to reduce plastic pollution 28th June 2018 There were some high-quality suggestions from Clare Primary School students about how to reduce plastic pollution in our oceans. Lots of excellent debating... Local News