Local democracy reporter for @Cambslive, formerly @TheBoltonNews | Words also in @BelTel | Got a story? Get in touch: [email protected]

Cambridge, England
Joined October 2023
The latest on the Christ's College library planning row as Cambridge City Council was brought to court over accusations the planning committee was "materially misled" before approving the scheme in 2025. Read below ✍️ cambridge-news.co.uk/news/ca…
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Less than one in ten children in referred for care plans in Cambridgeshire receive one within the deadline of 20 weeks. Out of 148 local councils Cambridgeshire County Council ranked 142nd for delivering EHCPs on time. Read below✍️ cambridge-news.co.uk/news/lo…
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Fears were raised that the opening of a new park and ride near Hauxton could mean the closure of Trumpington Park and Ride, but the council has said there are "no plans" to close the site. Read below ✍️ cambridge-news.co.uk/news/lo…
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Last month I reported that unsafe cladding remains in ten high-rise residential buildings in Cambridgeshire. An FOI request has now revealed where they are - with one directly attached to Cambridge Fire Station. Read below ✍️ cambridge-news.co.uk/news/ca…
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After a dramatic crash left a passenger lucky to escape, residents say drivers are still going too fast through a narrowing. In the last six months the bollards have had to be replaced at least three times. Read below ✍️ cambridge-news.co.uk/news/ca…
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Response from Christ’s College after library plans approved for second time.
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Plans for a new library for Christ's College were resubmitted due to an ongoing judicial review, but objectors warned the second application would 'inevitably' face the same legal challenge. Read below ✍️ cambridge-news.co.uk/news/lo…
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The Ekin Road project has been signed off by @camcitco with promises to work with residents during construction. Documents showed road closures could last for over a year, but the council has called this a "worst case scenario". Read below ✍️ cambridge-news.co.uk/news/lo…
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Ekin Road residents fear being 'trapped' in their homes after the latest plans suggest the road could be closed for over a year. My piece featured by the BBC 👇
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The Green Party has expressed 'disappointment' and 'shock' following the resignation of their former county council leader yesterday. Link below ✍️ cambridge-news.co.uk/news/lo…
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The Green Party leaders on both Cambridge City Council and Cambridgeshire County Council have released a joint statement following the resignation of @ElliotTongUK.
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"Elliot has been a steadfast colleague and a tireless councillor. His energy, enthusiasm, and support will be missed, and we hope to continue working together for the good of residents on both councils.
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"We want to reaffirm our strong commitment to local and national Green policy: our strong commitment to building truly affordable housing, and to stopping the genocide in Gaza, in true solidarity with Palestinians and Palestine."
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