My latest SFP column - August 2026 Thursday, 20 August, 2026 Prime Ministers changing; hosepipe bans and wildfires in Suffolk; farmers warning of a terrible harvest; fuel prices surging and falling like a rollercoaster – though always seemingly accelerating faster on the way up. As ever, these remain far from normal times. Of course, whilst the extraordinary weather brings its challenges, there is plenty of upside to such an abundance of unbroken glorious... Articles
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
MP’s concerns on Council tax ‘surge’ threat 7th August 2025 As new independent research confirms that Ipswich is the highest charging shire district in England, James Cartlidge MP warns that local Government... Articles
My latest EADT column - August 2025 6th August 2025 One of my biggest concerns about the Government’s plans to reform local government in Suffolk is simply the lack of debate, but Local Government Reorganisation... Articles
James Cartlidge MP concerned over farm closures in Suffolk 2nd August 2025 Record farm closures have stoked "heartbreak" across Suffolk as farmers say they are struggling to make ends meet amid claims of "punitive" government policy. A... Local News
Ipswich community leaders hold second Orwell Bridge meeting 1st August 2025 Community leaders in and around Ipswich have come together for a second meeting, held after Orwell Bridge works finished early. The MP for South Suffolk, James... Local News
‘Use it or lose it’ warning issued over a GP surgery taxi service between Boxford and Hadleigh 31st July 2025 A ‘use it or lose it’ warning has been issued over a GP surgery taxi service between Boxford and Hadleigh, as residents come to terms with the loss of their... Local News
Pylon Update: Frequently Asked Questions 30th July 2025 Background: When National Grid first came forward with their proposals for Norwich to Tilbury (formerly known as East Anglia GREEN), only 1 option was seriously... Local News
My latest SFP column - July 2025 17th July 2025 Whilst it’s been wonderful to have such sunny weather of late, visiting farms around the constituency it’s clear that persistently lower than average rainfall... Articles
