Over the past few weeks I have visited local schools across the constituency to discuss the reopening of schools and the plans for the new school year in September with both staff and students.
I was delighted to have a tour of the new Stowmarket High School site with headteacher Dave Lee-Allan.
The Departments for International Trade and Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have agreed in principle to the formation of a Trade and Agriculture Commission.
The Commission’s terms of reference will be published in due course, it will not be another quango or regulator and its role will be stric
The ‘bounce back’ plan of trade measures for the agriculture, food and drink industry announced by colleagues in Government is extremely welcome to help support businesses that have been impacted by coronavirus.
Agriculture and food production plays an vital part in our local economy and I will alw
The Theatre Royal in Bury, the last working Regency playhouse in the country, has launched a re-opening appeal with the target of raising £50,000.
The theatre compliments our broad tourist offer, puts a smile on peoples’ faces and does wonderful outreach and engagement work with young people and th
The work of Our Bury St Edmunds & Stowmarket Town council has ensured that customers can shop confidently and safely, with measures in place to ensure social distancing measures can be followed.
Non-essential shops are continuing to reopen as part of the government’s gradual easing of lockdown
I was pleased to be able to attend ‘Brew Monday’ in Parliament along with representatives of Samaritans to encourage people to get together over a hot drink, especially at this time of year.
We can all get an emotional lift from socialising with others.
