Why Paddy Ashdown thinks Politics is Failing
I have lost count of the times when campaigning or door knocking to get peoples views, I get some one literally interrupt my doorstep introduction to tell me firmly “sorry I am not interested in politics”, bid me good bye and then firmly
Paddy Ashdown on The Global Power Shift
We live in turbulent times, as events of the last two and a half years have shown. Some of us may think it was unforseen, but that would be showing up our ignorance. Some saw this turbulence way ahead of now, and one of those
Vince’s Christmas message – Empty chairs at the Christmas Table
Vince Cable the Liberal Democrat Leader, has used his Christmas message to focus on the issue of knife crime . He has worked with the St Giles Trust to learn more about the gang culture fuelling knife crime that is costing young people their lives. St Giles Trust is a charity helping people facing severe disadvantage to find […]
Paddy Ashdown Dies Aged 77
The sad news came yesterday evening that Paddy Ashdown, former Liberal Democrat Leader, passed away aged 77. I read the breaking news headlines in shock, because I’d seen him only
Changes to Bin Collections for Festive Season
South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge residents should double-check their bin collection dates during the Christmas and New Year festive period. The Council is also requesting that residents recycle as much as possible during the festivities.
Lest we Forget Them – One Hundred Years On
So today, another Rememberance Sunday, is #100years since the guns fell silent after the blood shed of World War I. All over the country, communities are holding services of remembrance to thank all those who were involved in the conflict in one way or another, and to commemorate the lives of those
Tree Wardens Newsletter October 2018
Following the relaunch of the South Cambs Tree Wardens Network scheme this is the first tree wardens newsletter with lots of useful information on Tree Management, Orchards, Tree Fungi and the search for Elm Trees
Local Plan Adopted by South Cambridgeshire Councillors
The much awaited South Cambridgeshire Local Plan finally got to be presented to Full Council at its meeting on Thursday 27th September 2018. This was a date that for me came with very mixed emotions, given the events that led up to that point in time. I had spent considerable time thinking about what I […]
South Cambs Tree Wardens Network
The Tree Warden Scheme is a countrywide initiative started and coordinated by The Tree Council. There are many networks throughout the UK, with Tree Warden Coordinators helping local tree enthusiasts get involved with and care for the trees in their area. South Cambridgeshire District Council is the registered network coordinator for this area. As coordinators, […]