On Wednesday 11th October, MPs from Norfolk and Suffolk met with the Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling MP to discuss Ely rail junction, the key railway intersection.
The meeting secured a crucial commitment from the Department for Transport to address the blockages at this key inters
When discussing our rural economy in the East and here in Suffolk, it is often in reference to its net contribution to the national economy; a unique selling point of our region. However, I am keen to draw the discussion towards how our rural economy can serve everyone.
The UK life sciences sector directly employs 140,000 people and injects £30.4 billion to UK growth and yet, discussing the life sciences still sometimes draws a blank expression.
This I’m sure in part, is due to the nature of the life sciences; involving the scientific study of living organisms suc
An MP has called for a swift decision on controversial plans for a West Suffolk Operational Hub, ahead of a council vote next week.
Jo Churchill, MP for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket, is not allowed to influence local planning matters, however this week said she had been listening to residents’ co
Further to recent points raised regarding the WSOH I wish to outline the facts and my engagement with this local issue.
Bury is a vibrant town with a growing population; not only from the centre but the peripheral villages and surrounding area too.
A champion for the Bury St Edmunds business community, I am always struck by the enterprise spirit, strength of leadership and ‘can do’ attitude which epitomises each and every team I meet. A secret no more; these key ingredients are what drive our businesses to succeed!
Last weekend welcomed yet another brilliant year for the Bury St Edmunds Food and Drink Festival. The sun was shining and the town was out in full force to celebrate more fantastic local food and expert talent.
When any one of us visit the supermarket and choose to buy British produce, we invest in some of the highest quality food, environmental and animal welfare standards in the world.
I am thrilled to be inviting nominations from the constituency for the Parliamentary Pub Chef Awards. This is an annual competition which nominates chefs from constituencies up and down the country. The award recognises the important contribution of pub chefs to local communities.
Whilst providing accessible and good quality services to rural communities is more of a challenge than for metropolitan areas; you may look around our market towns and scenic villages and wonder why I should mention rural sparsity.
