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
My latest EADT column - October 2025 1st October 2025 And so, the march of the pylons is officially underway. National Grid’s proposals to build 180km of overhead cables from Norwich to Tilbury has gone to planning... Articles
Norwich to Tilbury pylon proposal that would go through numerous Suffolk communities to go to Planning Inspectorate 27th September 2025 National Grid’s planning application for 180km of pylons from Norwich to Tilbury, which would cut through lots of Suffolk villages, is to go to the Planning... Local News
My latest SFP column - September 2025 18th September 2025 I was absolutely thrilled that Her Royal Highness, the Princess of Wales, chose to visit Sudbury’s historic silk industry – as well as meeting pupils from St... Articles
MPs in West Suffolk, Ipswich, South Suffolk and Lowestoft weigh in on major council reform proposals 3rd September 2025 Suffolk MPs have weighed in on proposals to reform local councils for the next 50 years. Under Government plans, Suffolk's six county, district and borough... Local News
My latest EADT column - September 2025 3rd September 2025 As Parliament returns this week, it’s been a case of straight back into the thick of it. On Monday, in my role as Shadow Defence Secretary, I responded to a... Articles
South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge criticises Treasury Minister for declining meeting with farmers over inheritance tax changes 30th August 2025 A Suffolk MP has slammed a Government Minister for declining a meeting with local farmers over controversial incoming tax proposals. South Suffolk MP James... Local News
National Grid lodges plans for Norwich to Tilbury project 29th August 2025 Formal plans for the Norwich to Tilbury power project, which could see 500 pylons built across the East Anglian countryside, have been formally submitted. The... Local News
My latest SFP column - August 2025 21st August 2025 It’s August and I hope all readers are enjoying the lovely weather of late. Some may even think the recent heatwave was ‘too hot’. But as always, it doesn’t... Articles
Concerns over council tax rises expressed by Suffolk MP 10th August 2025 A Suffolk MP has expressed his concerns over council tax rises after it was revealed that Ipswich has the highest charge in England for certain properties... Local News
