@PhilRodgers

Well I thought it was interesting. Mostly about Cambridge. Also at https://xitter.cf/t.co/2L4bDVZ3j8

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After dramatic gains, where now for the #Cambridge Greens? @PhilRodgers takes a look cambridgeindependent.co.uk/n…

Phil Rodgers: After dramatic gains, where now for the Cambridge Greens?

Our political correspondent, Phil Rodgers, says the Greens will struggle to repeat this year’s city council gains when Cambridge votes next time.

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Paul Brackley@PaulBrackleyCIOct 21
In @CambridgeIndy we explore how most planning applications will now be decided by planning officers, not councillors & look at latest Hughes Hall plans. We feature Sidgwick Avenue trial, #Waterbeach station debate, anti-racism march & @PhilRodgers on #Cambridge Greens
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Replying to @PhilRodgers
The Hunts Post should never have published this. This is basically a story about someone going to the police because he didn't like the way the Chairman managed the meetings. The police investigation has no legs, the case will be closed within days - and we can go back to focusing on the real story - a Reform UK Councillor who is under investigation for allegedly submitting inaccurate nomination papers.
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Cambridge says hello.
Ben Judah
@b_judahOct 12
Don’t think it’s been internalised what it says that Trafalgar Square now has to have anti-ramming bollards and gates about the terror threat. If these are to be permanent, is there not some way we can have iron gates befitting the dignity of the square?
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Julian Clover presents the October edition of Cambs Politics, Trevor Dann speaks to City Council leader Katie Thornburrow 100 days into her leadership. Romsey councillor Dave Baigent explains his move to the Greens, and Phil Rodgers rounds up the political agenda. Sunday 12pm
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The Cabinet at @camcitco is recommended to approve an increase in the Jesus Green river wall project budget from 850k approved in October 2024 to £2.441m. “To enable the stabilisation and replacement works to proceed and the competitive procurement process to commence.”1
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The Conservators of the River Cam are consulting on plans for large increases in the fees paid by various river users. Rowing clubs, punt operators, and commercial powered vessels could pay three times what they do now. The consultation runs for six weeks. camconservancy.org/_files/ug…
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Paul Brackley@PaulBrackleyCISep 16
In @CambridgeIndy we explore big questions on Cambourne to Cambridge busway, discuss how market traders will be moved out of square for revamp, feature calls for clarity over Mill Road responsibilities, visit #CamTechWeek & feature @PhilRodgers on council shake-up
Cambridge Independent 16-9-26 front

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John Elworthy
@johnelworthySep 11
September 11, 2001, after the 9/11 attacks, when the U.S. closed its airspace. Dozens of transatlantic flights heading to America were diverted, and 38 of them landed at Gander International Airport in Newfoundland. That brought nearly 7,000 passengers and crew into a town of about 10,000 people. Among those diverted to Gander was GARY CHRISTY of March, Cambridgeshire. His account of that time is one of the most moving stories we have published. cambsnews.co.uk/gary-christy…
September 11, 2001, after the 9/11 attacks, when the U.S. closed its airspace. Dozens of transatlantic flights heading to America were diverted, and 38 of them landed at Gander International Airport in Newfoundland. That brought nearly 7,000 passengers and crew into a town of about 10,000 people. Among those diverted to Gander was GARY CHRISTY of March, Cambridgeshire. His account of that time is one of the most moving stories we have published.

ALT September 11, 2001, after the 9/11 attacks, when the U.S. closed its airspace. Dozens of transatlantic flights heading to America were diverted, and 38 of them landed at Gander International Airport in Newfoundland. That brought nearly 7,000 passengers and crew into a town of about 10,000 people. Among those diverted to Gander was GARY CHRISTY of March, Cambridgeshire. His account of that time is one of the most moving stories we have published.

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electionmapsuk
@electionmapsukSep 7
🚨 | The Holborn & St Pancras by-election is set to take place on Thursday 8th October.
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Marshall Aerospace sold ‘in its entirety’, to Aurelius Group - report by Cambridgeshire Live. Wno are Aurelius? A ‘globally active alternative investor focused on Private Equity, Private Debt and Real Estate’ - from website. cambridge-news.co.uk/news/ca…

Marshalls Aerospace shares major update about Cambridge business

The company's plans to relocate last year 'fell through' as it was 'no longer affordable' for them

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Huntingdonshire DC@huntsdcAug 20
Results of St Neots Eynesbury Ward By-Election held on 20 August 2026. Ian Taylor, Liberal Democrats is duly elected @huntsdc
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John Elworthy
@johnelworthyAug 19
🚨 Huntingdonshire political crisis escalates. Conservative opposition leader Ross Martin has called for an extraordinary council meeting to vote on a motion of no confidence in leader Sarah Conboy. It follows the Greens withdrawing support for the ruling coalition. Full story 👇 #Huntingdonshire #Cambridgeshire cambsnews.co.uk/huntingdonsh…
Conservative group leader Ross Martin has formally asked for an extraordinary meeting of Huntingdonshire District Council to consider removing Sarah Conboy as leader.

ALT Conservative group leader Ross Martin has formally asked for an extraordinary meeting of Huntingdonshire District Council to consider removing Sarah Conboy as leader.

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Paul Brackley@PaulBrackleyCIAug 19
In @CambridgeIndy we report on the vigils for Jason Arday. We hear from @pippaheylings about the state of our chalk streams & @PhilRodgers writes about the politics of drought. We visit site of new @CambChildrens Hospital & feature 4-page A-level souvenir special
Cambridge Independent front page 19-25 August 2026

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It’s not specifically about whether money changed hands. The National Trust has already said it withdrew its objection after negotiations with GCP and reaching a “separate agreement”. The FOI is simply seeking to understand what exactly was agreed. The trees would still be felled
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✅ROAD OPEN #A1134 Milton Road, #Cambridge The sinkhole repair works on Milton Road have now been completed, and the road is fully reopened to traffic. We'd like to thank everyone in the community for their patience and understanding while these essential repairs were carried out. Special thanks also go to our Highways team for their hard work and dedication in resolving this complex issue.
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Joanna Taylor@JoannaRTaylorJul 31
The news got all a bit too close to home yesterday. I started out on a walk - and chanced upon a wildfire at Five Trees Court in Cambridge. It spread fast. The fire service arrived within minutes. It appears cans and bottles dumped in the fenced off mini forest was the cause.
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Clacton by-election ballot paper... In our latest projection for polling night, we are forecasting... amusement.
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Here's @PhilRodgers with a letter from #Cambridge to Andy Burnham cambridgeindependent.co.uk/n…

Phil Rodgers: A letter to Andy Burnham to put him in the picture about Cambridge

Our political correspondent, Phil Rodgers, writes to the incoming PM.

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A Record 3️⃣4️⃣ Candidates are Standing in the Clacton By-Election: 🙋 77 (Ind) ⏩ Alkhatip (FWD) 🗑️ Binface (CBF) 🎩 Brick (MRLP) 🙋 Cane (Ind) 🙋 Carrzee (Ind) 🔴 Clouston (SDP) 🙋 Cowne (Ind) 🙋 Cummings (Ind) 🕊️ Davies (FA) 🙋 Erlam (Ind) ➡️ Farage (RFM) 🙋 Fard (Ind) 🦊 Fox (REC) 🙋 Francis (Ind) 🙋 Green (Ind) 🙋 Hookway (Ind) 🎩 Hope (MRLP) 🙋 Ingram (Ind) 🙋 A Morris (Ind) 🙋 D Morris (Ind) 🙋 Obrien (Ind) 🙋 O'Keeffe (Ind) 🙋 Pelas (Ind) ☂️ Pipaliya (UKV) 🙋 Pocock (Ind) 🤝 Ransley (CNS) 🙋 Smith (Ind) 💂 Stephens (BD) 🇪🇺 Stevens (REU) 🎩 Thunderclap (MRLP) 🙋 Walford (Ind) 🙏 White (EiG) 🙋 Wilkinson (Ind)
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John Elworthy
@johnelworthyJul 16
🚨 EXCLUSIVE | The Government has delayed its decision on the future of local government in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough until October. The long-awaited verdict on competing unitary council proposals has been pushed back. #CambsNews #Cambridgeshire #Peterborough cambsnews.co.uk/breaking-new…
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