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
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
