West Suffolk Hospital work in Bury St Edmunds to start 2028 Tuesday, 27 January, 2026 Gary Norgate spoke to James Cartlidge MP about progress on the construction Construction work for a new hospital remains on schedule to start within the timeframe provided by Government. West Suffolk Hospital is hoping to begin construction of its facility at Hardwick Manor in Bury St Edmunds in early 2028, despite concerns over timetable pressures for the project. Gary Norgate, programme director... Local News
Hadleigh Water Recycling Centre completes £3.4m upgrade to improve quality of River Brett 21st July 2023 Anglia Water recently completed a £3.4million programme of improvements to its Water Recycling Centre (WRC) at the River Brett in Hadleigh. A water company’s... Local News
My latest column - July 2023 20th July 2023 With ongoing coverage of the pylons issue, including in the SFP, I thought it would be helpful to provide an overview of latest developments; not least as there... Articles
Ormiston Sudbury Academy to welcome 100 more pupils 19th July 2023 Pupil places at Ormiston Sudbury Academy will increase by 100 from 950 to 1050 (Image: James Cartlidge) Ormiston Sudbury Academy is set to welcome 100 more... Local News
Sudbury to Hadleigh bus service saved from cuts after subsidy funding agreed until end of 2023 6th July 2023 An under-threat bus service has received a temporary lifeline until the end of the year – but with a warning to passengers that it was a case of “use it or lose... Local News
Latest pylon proposals for Suffolk criticised over failure to offer alternatives as power lines’ full route revealed 29th June 2023 The route new overhead electricity powerlines will take, as they run across the Suffolk countryside, has finally been revealed. National Grid wants to build a... Local News
My latest column - June 2023 15th June 2023 I know that one of the biggest priorities for my electors in South Suffolk is the NHS. That’s why in the 2019 General Election one of my top aims was... Articles
The Bridge School achieves centre of excellence award 8th June 2023 A Suffolk special school has been hailed as a “excellent example of inclusive practice” after achieving a prestigious award. The Bridge School in Ipswich is... Local News
MPs welcome latest progress on West Suffolk Hospital 1st June 2023 It was confirmed on Thursday last week that West Suffolk Hospital has been prioritised as one of the 40 new hospitals to be rebuilt. This is due to the presence... Local News
Ipswich: Bumblebee Charity celebrates eighth birthday 26th May 2023 A Sproughton-based children’s charity celebrated its eighth birthday with a £75,000 boost and a visit from a special guest. The Bumblebee Children’s Charity was... Local News