Category Archives: Campaign News
City Council defeated on student taxes
A Cambridge PhD student has won a High Court victory over the Lib Dem-run City Council, who had incorrectly charged him for council tax from which students are exempt.
Cambridgeshire wins £4.5 million cash boost
The Conservative-controlled County Council has secured an extra £4.5 million in Government funding after persuading Ministers the County had been given a raw deal.
Labour’s economic illiteracy exposed
New research shows that in just four weeks Labour have made £12 billion of unfunded spending commitments. “This will be no surprise to Cambridge residents, who are familiar with the local Labour party opposing every spending cut and offering no … Continue reading
Conservatives defeat left-wing student campaign
Cambridge students have overwhelmingly rejected a link to a national anti-government campaign group, after a successful campaign by Conservative students. A referendum on whether Cambridge University Student’s Union (CUSU) should remain affiliated to the Education Activist Network (EAN) was lost … Continue reading
Memories of a Cambridge Election
A year ago, the country was preparing for the general election. I had been chosen as Cambridge’s Conservative candidate at a public meeting in 2009 and the following months were a whirlwind of activity. Along with a team of dedicated … Continue reading
Conservatives call for openness at council meetings
Cambridge Conservatives have welcomed moves by Conservatives in government to open public council meetings to filming by local bloggers. It is hoped that the Lib-Dem run City Council will end its culture of secrecy that led to independent blogger Richard … Continue reading
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City Council gets poor mileage out of spending
Cambridge City Council has been caught out paying its staff more than the recommended rate for car mileage at the same time as cutting spending on environmental improvements and other services. The council reimbursed 52p per mile rather than the … Continue reading →