New Conservative Secretary of State for Transport Justine Greening has announced that money will be made available to investigate improvements to the blighted A14 corridor. Progress on the issue has been driven by Conservative-led Cambridgeshire County Council. Continue reading
On Friday 23rd September, Vicky Ford, MEP for the East of England, attended an informal lunch at the St Johns Innovation Centre, Cambridge, where she spoke at length about a variety of issues. The lunch was well attended by approximately 30 representatives from a variety of industries including technology, IT, leisure, finance and recruitment. The delegates came from right across the region, including Cambridge, Peterborough, Ely and Bury St Edmunds. Continue reading
Conservative minister Theresa Villiers has said she is ‘very impressed’ by Cambridgeshire County Council’s proposal for a new railway station in Chesterton.
The Conservative-led council has proposed that it will borrow money to cover the £21 million cost of the scheme, if repayment is guaranteed by the next franchise for the Cambridge – King’s Cross line.
Mrs Villiers commented, “They’ve made a very good pitch for it and I can see that potentially there could be really significant benefits for the economy and jobs in an area which is already very important in terms of technology, innovation and economic growth.”
David Cameron stressed that “the fightback has well and truly begun” in a statement to the House of Commons on Thursday on the recent rioting. He condemned the “appalling scenes” of violence and looting over the last few days, pledging stronger police powers to ensure that offenders are caught and made to pay for their crimes. Continue reading
Come and meet Vicky Ford MEP, Conservative Party Spokesman for the European Parliament on Industry, Research and Energy, at a lunchtime event at St John’s Innovation Centre, Cambridge, on Friday 23rd September at 12.30. Vicky’s job involves funding and grants for research and many Cambridge scientists and businesses have already benefited. Continue reading
Two tours have been arranged to visit the Houses of Parliament for CCCA Members on Wednesday 21st September. 20 places are available on each tour, one starting at 9.55 and one at 10.00am.
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