Message from Edward Phillips Wednesday, 20 May, 2026 Eddy says "It has been an honour to serve as a Councillor for Bixley Ward since 2014. However as I have been supporting Bixley residents since 1987, this is merely a slight unexpected turn in the road. I was devastated to not secure re-election. However I am proud of all the work I have done supporting hundreds of residents in the last 12 years, making Bixley a better place to live, and... Local News
Tom meets up with Policing Minister, Kit Malthouse 2nd October 2019 Tom says "I’ve been at Conservative Party conference over the last few days in Manchester. A lot on my agenda but very pleased to have had a long chat with the... Local News
Alexandra by election result 27th September 2019 The Alexandra by election occurred on Thursday. Unfortunately Lee Reynolds did not win. However we thank those residents who did vote Conservative on this... Local News
Ipswich Constituency Labour Party Says There is NO Mandate for a Brexit Settlement 21st September 2019 The Ipswich Constituency Labour Party, headed up by their MP, has again shown their true colours in its party conference motion [which you can download below]... Local News
Tom meets with the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson 19th September 2019 On Monday I met with Boris in London to discuss my campaign in Ipswich (note the matching ties). I again highlighted the importance of the Ipswich northern... Local News
By Election in Alexandra Ward 16th September 2019 If you live in Alexandra Ward, you may be aware there is a borough council by election on Thursday 26 September. Lee Reynolds, who lives in the ward, is the... Local News
Conservative Council Group Backs Northern By Pass Inner Route 13th September 2019 This submission is being made by the Conservative Group at Ipswich Borough Council. We are strongly in favour of an Ipswich Northern Route and offer our total... Local News
LOCAL HOMES FOR LOCAL PEOPLE by Tom 9th September 2019 My view is that Ipswich Borough Council should introduce a local residency requirement for all Council homes so that only those who have lived in Ipswich for at... Local News
Tom's letter in response to current MP's column on northern bypass 6th September 2019 I write in response to the local Labour MP's weekly column published last Friday about the northern bypass. I'm glad that my questioning regarding his... Local News
Conservatives give £25m for Ipswich Town Centre from New Towns Fund 6th September 2019 The 100 places invited to develop proposals for a new generation of multi-million-pound Town Deals have been announced by the Government, and Ipswich is one of... Local News
The Prime Minister's Statement on Coronavirus in Full 2nd November 2020 Read the Prime Minister's statement today on coronavirus in full. National News
New National Restrictions in England - Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. 1st November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world has shown us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. National News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
Boris Johnson’s Update on tackling coronavirus 12th October 2020 We must act now to control the spread of the virus and protect the NHS, so we can keep cancer treatments, elective surgeries and other vital diagnostic services... National News