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
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News
This Government’s response to coronavirus so far 16th March 2020 Coronavirus is the worst public health crisis for a generation. Here is how this Government is tackling it. National News