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 banking hub remains on track for summer launch despite missing out on high street location 28th June 2025 The new banking hub for Hadleigh remains on track for this summer, despite being unable to secure a high street location. Cash Access UK is planning to open a... Local News
MP fears withdrawal of Government support for neighbourhood plans would diminish community voices 19th June 2025 At the Neighbourhood Plan Meeting, Sudbury, March 2025. Government support for neighbourhood plans must continue, or else communities will be ‘deprived of the... Articles
My latest SFP column - June 2025 19th June 2025 Last Wednesday we saw the publication of the Chancellor’s Spending Review, which is when the Government sets out public spending plans for each Government... Articles
UK's oldest responder still saving lives aged 88 7th June 2025 James Cartlidge MP with his 2023 Community Champion, Carol Moss. An 88-year-old volunteer community first responder (CFR) is still serving her community after... Local News
My latest EADT column - May 2025 4th June 2025 Attending the Hadleigh Show on 17th May. It’s been an incredibly busy time in my shadow defence role these past few weeks, coming to a head with the publication... Articles
Ormiston Sudbury Academy building work to begin in summer 25th May 2025 Work to construct a new school building in Suffolk will begin in the summer, it has been confirmed. Building work at Ormiston Sudbury Academy, Tudor Road, will... Local News
Suffolk MPs urge Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to explore alternatives to National Grid’s pylon scheme 18th May 2025 Opponents to contentious pylon proposals through the Suffolk countryside are continuing their plea for alternatives to be explored – arguing that the current... Local News
My latest SFP column - May 2025 15th May 2025 Last week’s VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations were particularly poignant because they marked one of the last major such landmarks where we retained a living... Articles
Suffolk's Conservative MPs seek protection for councils 20th April 2025 Suffolk's Conservative MPs have written to the county council asking for town and parish councils to be protected in the devolved future of the county. Nick... Local News
