Wednesday, 9 November, 2005

David Ruffley MP has today written to Mike Stonard, Chief Executive at Suffolk West PCT, asking that the PCT take action to address its performance in ensuring as many elderly residents as possible have received flu vaccinations.

Wednesday, 9 November, 2005

David Ruffley MP has today encouraged local residents to attend a series of discussion groups organised by Suffolk West PCT as part of the 'Modernising Healthcare Services in West Suffolk Consultation'.

Wednesday, 9 November, 2005

David Ruffley MP has given his backing to local authorities across Suffolk who have been shortlisted by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for recycling beacon status.

Wednesday, 9 November, 2005

David Ruffley MP has today heavily criticised Government plans that could see taxes increased on homes with features such patios, conservatories, parking spaces or even scenic views.

Sunday, 6 November, 2005

The Government announced yesterday the grant settlements for local government for the next two years. The government's revenue grant for 2006-07 is £127.9 million for Suffolk County Council, £5.8 for Mid Suffolk and £6.6 million for St Edmundsbury. Each Council is now looking at the...

Thursday, 3 November, 2005

David Ruffley MP has today written to Chris Bown, Chief Executive of West Suffolk Hospital NHS Trust, asking that the Trust provide data on the number of deaths that have occurred as a result of patient safety incidents and details of how they plan to reduce the rate of patient safety incidents...

Wednesday, 2 November, 2005

David Ruffley MP has today given his backing to the 'Rickinghall Fix 2006' project.

Wednesday, 2 November, 2005

David Ruffley MP has voiced his concern for Suffolk's elderly as The Local Government Association published their Pre-Budget submission today. It warns of a '£2.2 billion black hole in the funding for local government, equivalent to an increase of 10 per cent- or around £100...

Tuesday, 1 November, 2005

The Examination in Public (EiP) of the draft East of England Plan began today in Ely, Cambridgeshire and is due to last four months.

Monday, 31 October, 2005

David Ruffley MP today spoke out against the proposed merger of local Police forces following the publication of the Government's Police Performance Assessments 2004/05 on 27th October.