Supporting the Care sector during the Coronavirus 31st March 2020 Coronavirus is having an impact on all our lives and every one of us can play an important role in looking after each other. Whether that be staying at home to... Opinions
A busy week for Suffolk Highways 11th February 2020 People often ask me why I wanted to become a councillor? And, my answer is simple. I want to make a difference to my local community, and the best way I can do... Opinions
A new social value approach to housing, from Suffolk’s third largest landowner 7th January 2020 In his annual speech in May last year, Leader of Suffolk County Council, Matthew Hicks, announced that he was creating a new cabinet position as portfolio... Opinions
2019, a year in which I hope we’ve done Suffolk proud 30th December 2019 As we reach the end of not just a year, but a decade, it gives me an opportunity for a moment of reflection. So much has happened politically over the last 12... Opinions
Working together to make Suffolk the greenest county in the land 23rd July 2019 By Richard Rout, Cabinet member for Environment and Public Protection My Environment and Public Protection portfolio at the Council is incredibly diverse, it... Opinions
Why news of health visitors is not the whole story – far from it 18th June 2019 This week you may have read news about potential cuts to the number of health visitors working in Suffolk. Unfortunately, this isn’t the whole story – not even... Opinions