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
Kickstart Scheme open for applications 6th September 2020 The Kickstart Scheme is open for applications! Aimed at young people aged 16 to 24 who are at risk of long term unemployment, the Scheme will provide high... Local News
Cambridge University Hospitals awarded £1.9m for Addenbrooke's redevelopment 4th September 2020 I welcome the announcement that the Department of Health has awarded Cambridge University hospitals £1.9 million to expedite the complete redevelopment of... Local News
British Business Bank Start Up Loan Scheme 28th August 2020 The British Business Bank Start Up Loan Scheme does fantastic work supporting new and early stage UK businesses to access affordable finance and mentoring... Local News
Dog thefts in Fordham 25th August 2020 Several constituents have been in contact with me to raise their concerns about dog thefts in Fordham and the surrounding area. I virtually met with Cllrs Julia... Local News
Construction to begin on Soham Station 21st August 2020 A contract has been awarded for Soham Station and construction will begin later this year. The station is expected to be completed by the end of 2021, and will... Local News
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Police awarded funding from Safer Streets Fund 20th August 2020 I am delighted that Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Police have been awarded £546,693 as part of the Government’s £25 million Safer Streets Fund to tackle some... Local News
Increase in funding for Cambridgeshire schools 17th August 2020 Schools are getting increased funding for the next 2021-2022 academic year. Nationally, mainstream school funding will increase by 4% for the year, with every... Local News
Cambridgeshire Schools receive Condition Improvement Funding 14th August 2020 It is fantastic to see that several schools in South East Cambridgeshire have been allocated a share of the Government’s further £182 million pound Condition... Local News
A&E capacity for Cambridge University Hospitals Trust this winter 11th August 2020 The Government is committed to providing the NHS with the resources it needs this winter, and is committing £300 million to Accident and Emergency services... Local News
