My latest SFP column - September 2025 Thursday, 18 September, 2025 I was absolutely thrilled that Her Royal Highness, the Princess of Wales, chose to visit Sudbury’s historic silk industry – as well as meeting pupils from St Gregory’s Primary School. These have been glum times on many fronts, economically and internationally, but to have a royal visit to Sudbury Silk Mills was a timely reminder of the huge strengths we still possess locally, whatever trials and... Articles
Options for fire-hit Sudbury Delphi factory discussed at meeting between MP and council as marketing campaign to launch 9th September 2024 The future of a derelict factory in a Suffolk town has been discussed at a meeting between a local MP and the council as a marketing campaign for new tenants is... Local News
One third of shadow cabinet backs Kemi Badenoch for Tory leadership 8th September 2024 Shadow defence and business secretaries say their conservative colleague has the X-factor and can ‘cut through’ to voters. Kemi Badenoch had the backing of more... Articles
Region 'needs fair share' of alternative energy 5th September 2024 An MP has questioned the government's decision to scrap funding into research on offshore power lines. James Cartlidge, Conservative MP for South Suffolk... Local News
St Mary’s Church in Stoke-by-Nayland, near Sudbury, celebrates completion of major £600,000 restoration project 5th September 2024 Celebrations were afoot at a village church near Sudbury, after a major renovation costing more than £500,000, which has restored the building to its best... Local News
New moves to speed up new power lines across East Anglia 4th September 2024 The government has signalled that it is determined to press ahead with new power infrastructure as quickly as possible by cancelling a scheme looking at co... Local News
Residents of Spring Lodge Care Home enjoy river trip with local MP 4th September 2024 Care home residents recently relished a scenic river excursion in the company of their MP. The outing from the Royal Harwich Yacht Club, tracked the River... Local News
My latest EADT column - September 2024 4th September 2024 Suffolk parents anxious over Labour VAT on school fees plans I was delighted to be asked to contribute a monthly column to the EADT – and with fortuitous timing... Articles
South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge fears Government’s new housing targets are ‘undeliverable’ and could diminish Neighbourhood Plans 25th August 2024 New national housebuilding targets have been met with concern from a Suffolk MP, who fears they may diminish the voice of communities on where homes are built... Local News
South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge’s cycling fund-raiser to help Great Cornard church refurbishment 22nd August 2024 A Suffolk MP will be cycling to raise money for a village's church refurbishment. James Cartlidge MP, who represents South Suffolk, will be participating in... Local News
