News & updates
Updates from across the Hethersett division and Norfolk County Council.
Open Letter to PM Burnham on SEND Reform
July's Litter Pick in Hethersett
There were 18 people at the Hethersett Litter Pick today 🙌
SEND reform must be judged by children's lives - not council dashboards
This was my first major question on Norfolk’s SEND Reform Plan and it goes to the heart of what I’ll be pushing for in the months ahead.
Burnthouse Lane: An accident waiting to happen.
The Tory administration refused to support a safer walking and cycling route for residents and it's simply not good enough.
Community meeting in Bawburgh about Anti-Social Behaviour and Parking
I joined residents, our local Labour MP, Bawburgh Parish Council and PC James Smith in Bawburgh this week to hear directly about the anti-social behaviour and parking problems affecting the village.
Reform's attack on cultural displays in libraries - or not?
Half the cabinet says one thing, the other half deny it's policy. More shambolic communication from the administration.
A spell in the stocks in Hethersett and a duck race in Bawburgh
As always, it was great to chat with so many residents, hear what's on people's minds, talk about the work I'm doing and get involved in the fantastic community events that make our villages such great places to live.
Erosion of standards by Reform at NCC
UPDATE 3/7/26: Following concerns I raised, Norfolk County Council has now removed the most politically contentious paragraph from its RAF Barnham statement. The Monitoring Officer has told me it was included “as an error”. I welcome the correction, but serious questions remain about how such wording was authorised on an official council channel during a pre-election period.
RMG update
A constructive meeting this morning with Ben Goldsborough MP and representatives from RMG to raise residents’ concerns directly.
🎬 FIRST MONTH REPORT: Straight to work for our communities
One month ago, you trusted me to represent the Hethersett Division at County Hall. I promised I’d hit the ground running, and I haven't wasted a single day.
Litter picking in Hethersett
A great afternoon litter picking in Hethersett
Fun in Little Melton
Brilliant afternoon at All Saints Church, Little Melton's Summer Fayre. There were hotdogs, cakes, games, music, raffles and a teddy zip-wire!
Tackling Night-Time Motorbike Anti-Social Behaviour in Hethersett
What happens when a new council coalition takes over?
Police Street Surgery
Statement: Reform's Attack On Climate Initiatives
Bike Thefts and Anti-Social Behaviour
Miyawaki Forest Lectern Unveiling and Time Capsule Burial
