LABOUR SCRAPS FUEL ALLOWANCE FOR MILLIONS Thursday, 8 August, 2024 The new Labour Government has scrapped winter fuel payments for 10 million pensioners – and is blaming the Conservatives. There is a massive black hole in all Labour's proposals, which the Conservatives warned before the election would result in tax increases. Before the Election Ms Reeves said, “We will not raise taxes on working people.” We later learned of Labour’s own idiosyncratic and very... Articles
County Council Elections 7th May 2021 Congratulations to our successful candidates in the County Council elections on 6th May 2021. Belstead Brook - Christopher Hudson Great Cornard - Peter Beer... Local News
WHAT IS THE CONSERVATIVE WOMEN’S ORGANISATION? 6th February 2021 The Conservative Women’s Organisation (CWO) celebrated its Centenary in 2019 and has been a valuable asset to the Conservative Party for many years. While... Assembly News
It is illegal to leaflet in lockdown 30th January 2021 The Conservative and Labour Parties have stopped leafleting to protect the NHS. The Liberal Democrats won't. They think the lockdown doesn't apply to them... Local News
Cllr Nick Ridley OBE, Babergh District Council has won the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award (in memoriam) 27th November 2020 Babergh District Council Media Release Following the announcement of Cllr Nick Ridley OBE, Babergh District Council has winning the 2020 Lifetime Achievement... Articles
Cllr John Ward gives an update on Babergh Council 30th October 2020 The Babergh Conservative-led coalition has maintained the sound finances established by the previous administration. We have not cut any of our services... ArticlesLocal News
Two South Suffolk councillors nominated for national awards for work in Babergh 23rd October 2020 We are delighted that both Elizabeth Malvisi and our late Nick Ridley have been nominated for national awards for their work in Babergh. Nick Ridley, has been... ArticlesLocal News
AGM 30th September 2020 The Association AGM for 2019 which had to be postponed in March was finally held via Zoom on Wednesday, 30th September at 7 pm. About 30 members attended to... Local News
Election Result 17th December 2019 We are very pleased to report that James Cartlidge was re-elected on 12th December 2019. He was successfully re-elected with a record majority and vote share... Reports
District Council Elections 2nd May 2019 2nd May 2019 15 Conservative Councillors were elected to Babergh District Council with Cllr., John Ward remaining Council Leader and Finance Portfolio. The following were... Local 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
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
