Conservatives achieve movement on A14

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

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 →

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Conservatives continue council tax freeze for another year

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

Conservative Chancellor George Osborne today announced that the freeze in council tax would continue for a second year.

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MEP Speaks at Cambridge City Conservatives Lunch

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

Vicky FordOn 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 →

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Minister gives encouragement to Chesterton Station bid

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

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.”

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David Cameron’s statement to the House of Commons

Posted on August 13, 2011 by

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 →

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A meeting with Vicky Ford MEP

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

Vicky FordCome 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 →

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Houses of Parliament Tour

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

Houses of ParliamentTwo 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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