Ipswich is mentioned at Conservative Conference Sunday, 25 October, 2026 At the Conservative Party Conference in early October, John Belsey, the Conference Chairman, quoted his recent positive experience of door-knocking residents here in Ipswich. Residents are hearing the strong messages from Kemi and the Conservative Party, and are considering backing us. Local News
We Back Small Businesses 6th December 2020 Businessmen and women across Ipswich are commended for the part they have played in responding to the coronavirus pandemic to mark Small Business Saturday. Tom... Local News
Tribute to Mark Varnals 24th November 2020 We are truly saddened to hear about the loss of our friend Mark Varnals, writes Cllr Chris Chambers, Association Chairman. Local News
Orwell Bridge Update 21st November 2020 Highways England have completed their safety validation work so we at least now know that at some point soon we will touch-wood, be turning our back on frequent... Local News
Remember the Rules - Hands, Face, Space 17th November 2020 Most people are abiding by the rules. However the latest testing information shows a large rise in positive coronavirus cases in Ipswich. Residents and... Local News
Covid Winter Grant Scheme, by Tom 13th November 2020 This week I've written about the Covid Winter Support grant scheme (£2 million earmarked for Suffolk) that the Government announced last weekend as well as the... Local News
Lest we Forget 8th November 2020 Tom says "Tom says: Very honoured to have laid a wreath at this mornings Remembrance Sunday service on Christchurch Park. Well done to the Suffolk Royal British... Local News
Tom's position on the Covid 19 Vote 4th November 2020 Since the Prime Minister's press conference on Saturday announcing a second national lockdown until 2 December, I have been wrestling with which way I should... Local News
Pet Theft Debate 20th October 2020 On Tuesday, Tom led a debate on the horrible crime of pet theft. Tom says "There was a significant increase in the number of pet thefts during lockdown and... Local News
COVID-19 & 10PM Curfew Statement by Tom 14th October 2020 I voted against the 10pm curfew being applied at the national level and it applying in places such as Ipswich which have a very large hospitality sector and... Local News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
