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
Suffolk MPs prepare to make a case for local justice and oppose court closures 9th September 2015 Suffolk’s MPs are expected to press the case for local justice at a meeting with Government ministers when they all return to parliament this week after the... Local News
Praise for Sudbury’s community spirit and generosity in helping those left homeless after fire 7th September 2015 The spirit and generosity of Sudbury has been praised after the community pulled together to offer heartfelt support to those affected by the fire on Sunday... Local News
Art gallery to host networking evening for local businesses 1st September 2015 A sudbury art gallery is to host a business networking event with Suffolk MP James Cartlidge the guest of honour. Local News
‘We can transform Suffolk’s education’ - West Suffolk College and One sixth form join forces 1st September 2015 Two of the biggest education providers in Suffolk are today joining forces to create an academy trust which is designed to raise standards in the county. Local News
Project aimed at giving residents own emergency plan 26th August 2015 A new project helping Sudbury care home residents and their families is already showing dramatic results with fewer people being admitted to hospital in an... Local News
Company looking to extend training offer 17th August 2015 A Hadleigh company specialising in insulation has expanded its workforce and its opportunities for apprentices and graduates. Local News
Could the A14 between Copdock interchange and Orwell Bridge be resurfaced? 17th August 2015 A meeting is to be held between council leaders and highways chiefs in a bid to get a concrete section of the A14 resurfaced. Local News
Campaign for safety improvements at Four Sister’s junction on A12 is back on the agenda 14th August 2015 South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge has promised to keep up pressure on the Department for Transport and Highways England to get improvements to junctions on the... Local News
South Suffolk MP to take on Yeo’s former role 28th July 2015 South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge has followed in the footsteps of his predecessor Tim Yeo after being chosen to chair a parliamentary group for housing. Westminster News
