Derek Davis

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Writer & Editor at Freelance

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Mayor can bring benefits say lead councillors across Suffolk

1 week ago | shotleypeninsula.nub.news | Derek Davis

THE Government's proposed new Mayor for Suffolk and Norfolk can bring benefits to the region, but local communities must be fairly represented. That's the conclusion of Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council following full council meetings this week, which both agreed their responses to consultation on the Government's devolution plans.
Suffolk to receive more than £9m from Government for special needs care

3 weeks ago | shotleypeninsula.nub.news | Derek Davis

SUFFOLK is set to receive more than £9 million in Government funding for special needs care. The Government has announced a £126.6 million funding package to deliver around 1,000 places for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in the East of England. For Suffolk, this equates to about £9.4 million extra in High Needs Funding, the portion of the council's Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) used to provide additional resources for SEND care delivery.
Babergh Council lays down its hopes for the future

1 month ago | shotleypeninsula.nub.news | Derek Davis

TWO or three unitary councils in Suffolk can "transform public services, better serve residents and reflect the needs of local communities", according to councillors at Babergh District Council. On Thursday evening (20 March), the council overwhelmingly backed an interim plan developed jointly by all of Suffolk's district and borough councils that would see either two or three unitary authorities created to deliver all council services across manageable geographic areas.
Suffolk cyclists and walkers set to benefit from government travel cash grant

2 months ago | shotleypeninsula.nub.news | Derek Davis

SUFFOLK County Council has been awarded £3.7 million to continue to encourage cycling, walking and active travel across the county, and making journeys more accessible. The Government has awarded the county council £0.9 million from the Round 5 of the Active Travel Fund, and £2.8 million from the Consolidated Active Travel Fund.
Solar farm plan is recommended for refusal after welter of objections

2 months ago | shotleypeninsula.nub.news | Derek Davis

PLANS for a major solar farm on best quality land have attracted close to 200 objections and have been recommended for refusal by planners. Next Wednesday (5 February), members of Babergh's planning committee will be discussing plans submitted by Green Switch Capital for a solar farm on 48.30 hectares of land between Potash Lane and Church Road, in Bentley, near Ipswich.
Residents robbed of their rights and voice as county elections could be postponed, opposition councillors fear

Jan 8, 2025 | shotleypeninsula.nub.news | Derek Davis

Councillors have reiterated their fears residents could be robbed of their rights and voice ahead of a vote to postpone county elections. In December, the Government announced its plans to scrap district and borough councils and replace them with unitary authorities.
Student gets ahead of contemporaries at annual exhibition

Dec 11, 2024 | shotleypeninsula.nub.news | Derek Davis

The Royal Hospital School (RHS) in Holbrook, Suffolk, has announced its pupils have excelled at the Anna Airy Award Exhibition, including taking home the overall award for the second year in a row alongside a number of other accolades. The annual Anna Airy Award Exhibition showcases emerging artistic talent among young people in the local area between the ages of 16 and 20 years. The work was displayed in the University of Suffolk Waterfront Building, from 16th November until 5th December.
Rural projects benefit from developers' cash

Dec 11, 2024 | shotleypeninsula.nub.news | Derek Davis

A cricket club and a village solar power project are to receive a cash boost just shy of £90k, thanks to funds collected from developers by Babergh District Council. At a meeting yesterday (Tuesday, 10 December), cabinet members voted to approve £89,910.65 worth of funding to go towards upgrading East Bergholt Cricket Club's practice facilities, and Glemsford Village Hall's solar project.
‘Vulnerable and unsustainable’ finances behind maximum Babergh Council Tax increase proposals

Dec 9, 2024 | shotleypeninsula.nub.news | Derek Davis

'Vulnerable and unsustainable' finances are behind a council's proposals for a maximum Council Tax increase. On Friday next week, members of Babergh's cabinet are due to meet to discuss proposals for next year's budget. The council report highlights a tough financial position, described as 'vulnerable and unsustainable', with a predicted budget gap for the next six years valued at £10.86 million.
The party starts early and rolls on into Christmas at the new Wolsey

Dec 5, 2024 | shotleypeninsula.nub.news | Robert Carr |Derek Davis

An exciting pantomime reimagining of the classic fairy tale Sleeping Beauty is thrilling audiences at Ipswich's New Wolsey Theatre. The New Wolsey's Chief Executive Douglas Rintoul has built upon last year's Rock 'n' Roll pantomime directing debut to create a real winner. For her second New Wolsey panto, the accomplished writer and comedian Vikki Stone selected more of a 'Pop 'n' Rock' song list rather than a classic Rock 'n' Roll musical show.