Archive for January 2016

Sponsor my BT Tower Climb; 34 floors – 1,000 steps.

January 23, 2016 Charity Comments Off on Sponsor my BT Tower Climb; 34 floors – 1,000 steps.

GOSHlogoGreat Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity are a wonderful cause making a real difference to youngsters lives.

So why not sponsor my BT Tower Climb; 34 floors – 1,000 steps. www.gosh.org/events-and-appeals/bt-tower-climb

The money raised will be used to help keep making extraordinary things happen for our patients and their families.

BT Tower view£21 could cover the cost of one flow meter – a gadget that ensures children are getting just the right amount of oxygen while they recover.
£35 could buy chemical scissors for chopping DNA to learn more about our genetics
£100 could buy a special chemical measuring tool that lets scientists find out the size of DNA molecules, vital information that could reveal clues about GOSH Charity buildinghow to help more children overcome their illness.
£250 could buy special chemicals, called antibodies, which act like tiny molecular torches, lighting up cells and helping our scientists think up new and better ways to treat disease.
£308 could help pay for a week’s stay in our family
accommodation so that parents can stay close by while their child is in hospital.
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Moving on after an amazing 15 years as councillor

January 9, 2016 Family Comments Off on Moving on after an amazing 15 years as councillor

After an amazing 15 years as a councillor, due to moving to London with my family, coupled with already working and studying in London I cannot re-stand in May 2016 for District Councillor in Waterbeach Ward. I will continue to give committed representation to the Ward over the next four months and support the search for a new Conservative candidate.

As I said this has been a very difficult decision as being a Councillor has been part of my life for over 15 years. In this time working with the community we have made a significant difference on many local issues – and we can look back on some real achievements. I am grateful to everyone I have worked with –councillors, MP’s, MEP’s, council officers, residents and activists. This has always been about team work and securing the best outcomes for the local community.

My intention is to remain active in Conservative politics including campaigning in the London Mayoral and Cambridgeshire elections, continuing as a Conservative Friends of Bangladesh Board Member and running the ‘Charter for Bullied School Children’.

I will always be grateful for the support I have had to allow me to be elected to three terms of office – thank you.

Action on drainage issues

January 8, 2016 Parks & Green spaces, Planning Comments Off on Action on drainage issues

fieldsDelighted to report real progress has been made in the matter of residents having sewage backing up onto their properties in Bannold Road, Waterbeach.

Today I chaired a multi-agency meeting including Anglian Water, County Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council and Morris Homes.

Several key actions have taken place;

(1) The whole system has been surveyed

(2) Significant blockages were found reducing pipe capacity by 50% in some parts. These blockages have now been cleared.

(3) The blockages were caused by grease, oil, fat, food waste, nappies, sanitary items being put into the system. Anglian Water will be running a campaign called ‘keep it clear’ to help reduce instances of such waste entering the system.

(4) The pumping levels at the pumping station were not set at the right level and this is being changed.

The combination of measures being taken above should resolve the situation. But we will keep having multi-agency meetings to keep a close eye on the issue.