Gigabit-speed broadband coverage up to 80% in South East Cambs Monday, 13 May, 2024 ‘Project Gigabit’ is the Government’s flagship £5 billion programme to enable hard-to-reach communities to access lightning-fast gigabit-capable broadband. Alongside neighbouring parliamentary colleagues, I have made the case for better connectivity in Cambridgeshire for several years, and was proud that our county was selected as one of the first areas in the country to benefit. Latest data from... Local News
Highlights from the Queen's Speech 13th May 2021 As we exit from the Coronavirus pandemic, it is right that we turn our attention to improving our country and local area. I am very pleased that this week's... Local News
Pet theft Taskforce launched 12th May 2021 During the Covid-19 pandemic I have been contacted by residents related to issues of pet theft. Fordham councillors Julia Huffer and Josh Schumann and I met... Local News
Further easing of lockdown restrictions 11th May 2021 Further lockdown restrictions will be lifted on May 17th as hospitalisations and COVID infection rates continue to decrease. This means that: up to 6 people or... Local News
Rapid Testing Kits 23rd April 2021 Rapid testing is suitable if you do not have any symptoms of COVID-19, and with results in 30 minutes, provides the reassurance and peace of mind. You can visit... Local News
Local area benefits from Cultural Recovery Fund 7th April 2021 I am delighted to see that several participants in our area will benefit from the Government's Cultural Recovery Fund. This funding will help to protect the... Local News
East West Rail Consultation 6th April 2021 Last month, East West Rail (EWR) launched a non-statutory consultation which will provide members of the public the opportunity to offer their views on the... Local News
Ely Standard article: Ely to host Boat Race 3rd April 2021 After the disappointment of last year’s cancellation, it is excellent news that this year’s boat race is going ahead in a Covid-secure manner on the Great Ouse... Local News
Rollout of the COVID vaccine update 19th March 2021 It was really encouraging catch up with Jan Thomas, Chief Executive of our local Clinical Commissioning Group, about the rollout of the Covid19 vaccine across... Local News
Farming Matters in South East Cambridgeshire 12th March 2021 Last week I met with the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, James Palmer and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Ministers, Victoria... Local News
