My latest SFP column - October 2026 Thursday, 15 October, 2026 Parliament returned this week from its ‘conference recess’, giving all the political parties a chance to set out their stall to voters. I appreciate that very few people reading this column will ever have attended an event like a Party Conference – but they are critical to the political calendar, and the policies announced may have major ramifications both nationally and locally. Every business I... Articles
Babergh council chiefs heading to London for meeting with minister 12th March 2018 Local Government Secretary Sajid Javid listens as James Cartlidge explains the problems of planning in Babergh to him at the House of Commons. Picture: JAMES... Local News
Groundbreaking ceremony held as construction starts on affordable homes in Lavenham 9th March 2018 Official sod turning for new homes being built by Lavenham Community Land Trust & Hastoe Housing. Picture: GREGG BROWN A groundbreaking ceremony to mark the... Local News
Brain Tumour Research Funding Breakthrough 7th March 2018 James Cartlidge MP, Anna and Louis Brooks with George Freeman MP. Campaign backed by Bures family leads to £45m boost for cancer research Brain cancer research... Local News
Recent Brexit Article 5th March 2018 For seasoned observers of European politics in the UK, to hear a Prime Minister speaking about ‘five tests’ will spark memories of previous battles over our... Articles
Annual quiz night in Long Melford raises £1,732 for Sudbury’s Kernos Centre 24th February 2018 The Kernos Centre is celebrating the 12th anniversary of its’ opening in Friar Street Sudbury. A total of £1,732 has been raised for the Kernos Centre, in... Local News
Speculative Planning Applications 22nd February 2018 There is no doubt in my mind that recent weeks have seen an acceleration in what might be termed ‘speculative applications’ for permission to build new homes in... Articles
Suffolk churches could be used to boost mobile connectivity in rural areas following new agreement between Government and Church of England 19th February 2018 A key new agreement between the Government and the Church of England could see many more churches used to boost mobile connectivity around Suffolk. A key new... Local News
Closure of Barclays bank in Hadleigh 18th February 2018 South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge is planning to gauge reaction to the news through social media to relay back to the bank. The outlet in the High Street is set... Local News
Manningtree could get new bridge or tunnel to ease road and rail issues 9th February 2018 Transport Secretary Chris Grayling, South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge and North Essex MP Bernard Jenkin look at the plans of Manningtree crossing. Two MPs from... Local News
