Judy Terry: How councils can do more to attract inward investment
Regulations should be applied lightly and Business Rates cut. Improving transport links must be championed.
Posts by Judy Terry
Judy Terry is a journalist and marketing professional. She was a Suffolk councillor for 10 years, four of which on the County as Cabinet member for Economic Development, and 10 on Ipswich Borough Council, where she transformed cultural services. She stood down in May this year.
Judy Terry: East Suffolk offers the best in Conservative values
The largest district council in the country is proving an effectve model of local government.
Judy Terry: Greater civility in local politics would help attract more women councillors
Some of the abuse is nothing short of bullying. This is a threat to freedom of speech. We should value debating different views.
Judy Terry: We need to focus on the Eastern Powerhouse
The East of England has become the UK’s epicentre for energy generation, with its unique mix of renewable energy.
Judy Terry: The lesson of tragic fires are still being ignored
Sprinklers offer a sensible way to protect our historic buildings. But they are not being installed.
Judy Terry: We need greater engagement and openness in Suffolk about Special Education Needs
Failing inspection reports on two occasions and losing 90 per cent of SEND cases taken to tribunal are worrying signs.
Judy Terry: Austerity hasn’t ended in Suffolk
Brexit and the leadership contest have reduced clarity on council finances. But the pressure to find savings is likely to continue.
Judy Terry: Health and Wellbeing Boards are failing to hold the NHS to account
Funds go to leasing expensive cars for managers – while more specialist care for our courageous servicemen and women should be made available.
Judy Terry: Suffolk is no longer a safe haven for the Conservatives
It will take time to rebuild confidence in what has become a very disappointed and sceptical electorate.
Judy Terry: Under Labour, sports facilities in Ipswich are under threat
Bringing services together under one roof would be enormously beneficial, both financially and socially.
Judy Terry: Councils need to show leadership in ensuring sprinklers are installed
We must take responsibility for public safety – to protect people, homes, businesses, and schools.
Judy Terry: County councils can also help ease the housing shortage
A more collaborative approach with the districts over planning approval could avoid unnecessary complexity and delay.
Judy Terry: Arts subsidies are too Londoncentric
Huge funds are handed over to prestige schemes in the capital. But modest funds for projects elsewhere would provide better value.
Judy Terry: With eighteen pubs a week closing, community life is under threat
Council planning officers impose extra costs, which make it harder to restore redundant buildings.
Judy Terry: Delays and secrecy in planning policy only adds to the chaos
The people of Suffolk are not “nimbies”. But ignoring concerns about traffic congestion and ugliness achieves nothing.