Author Archives: Tim Haire

About Tim Haire

I am Deputy Chairman, Political and Campaigning in Cambridge City Conservative Association.

Lib Dems play politics with the A14

At last Thursdays meeting of full council the Liberal Democrats have tabled a motion against the city council providing a £5million to the proposed £1.1 billion upgrade of the A14. Conservative councillor Shapour Meftah voted against this motion. Shapour says … Continue reading

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County Council Elections 2013

To find out more about Conservative campaigning and council candidates for the 2nd May 2013 elections, click on the link for your ward. To find which ward you live in, see the map here. Abbey Arbury Castle Cherry Hinton Coleridge … Continue reading

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Sir Graham Bright has been chosen to be the Cambridgeshire Conservatives candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner.

Sir Graham Bright is a former Member of Parliament, worked as Parliamentary Private Secretary to Sir John Major, has been a Borough and County Councillor and has built a very successful international business. Sir Graham said he was honoured to … Continue reading

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No to a football stadium on Trumpington Meadows

Many Trumpington residents have expressed shock and dismay over the plans to build a new football stadium on the Trumpington Meadows site.  As well as a new home for Cambridge United these plans also include 400 new homes on an … Continue reading

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MEP Speaks at Cambridge City Conservatives Lunch

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 … Continue reading

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David Cameron’s statement to the House of Commons

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 … Continue reading

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A meeting with Vicky Ford MEP

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 … Continue reading

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