Government approves Cambridge sewage works move to Honey Hill

In one of the least surprising decisions of year, DEFRA Secretary Steve Reed continued the pattern of Cabinet Ministers going against the advice of planning inspectors and approving large infrastructure developments in the name of growth You can see: “The recommendation was for refusal – so why did the Secretary of State go against it?”Continue reading “Government approves Cambridge sewage works move to Honey Hill”

Labour’s Dr Alex Bulat asks: What should councillors do to be more visible?

This post in part looks at some of the things that can bring people together but not involve politics or religion. One of the best ideas I’ve seen is The Rebel Badge Club who are coming to Cambridge on 26th April 2025! (Hence the image!) Call for ideas from former Abbey Ward Councillor Alex Bulat You canContinue reading “Labour’s Dr Alex Bulat asks: What should councillors do to be more visible?”

Cambridgeshire County Council candidates for 2025 local elections declared

For the first time – and last time ever, each seat is being contested by five candidates from parties represented at Westminster. TL/DR? Type in your postcode to https://whocanivotefor.co.uk/ and email your questions to the candidates! The candidates’ lists have been disaggregated by district-level council areas below. “Who can I vote for?” The more convenientContinue reading “Cambridgeshire County Council candidates for 2025 local elections declared”