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
It must not happen again – agencies to take action to prevent further deaths at Alton Water 26th July 2015 New safety measures will be put into place to prevent a repeat of a tragic drowning at Alton Water, near Ipswich. Local News
Rail franchise bidders must not forget parking investment 25th July 2015 Whoever wins the long-term franchise to run rail services in East Anglia must offer improved parking facilities at busy stations, local MPs have demanded. Local News
Support for Boxford and other phone signal plans urged by minister 21st July 2015 Culture minister Ed Vaizey has urged vocal support for new phone masts in Suffolk as time ticks on a multi-million pound fund to get to the hardest to reach... Local News
James Cartlidge raises a glass of Mauldons 21st July 2015 MPs and guests enjoy Suffolk beer in the House of Commons. Local News
Fighting for fairer funding for schools 15th July 2015 A bid to get more money for cash-strapped schools in Sudbury and surrounding villages is being supported by South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge. Local News
Oversubscribed school to expand 13th July 2015 An oversubscribed primary school which had to turn away children from within the village could be expanded. Local News
Weight restriction signs to be put in for Benton Street 11th July 2015 Signs are to go up on the A12 to signpost the junction for Hadleigh and show the weight restrictions for lorries heading into the town. Local News
James Cartlidge MP Holds Surgery in Capel St Mary 10th July 2015 On Friday 10th July 2015 James Cartlidge held his constituency surgery in Capel St Mary Village Hall. Local News
Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies opens new Sproughton pool with James Cartlidge 28th June 2015 A new £1.8 million teaching pool has been officially unveiled by Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies with James Cartlidge also attending the launch. Local News
