I have been asked to continue in my role as Chair of the West Anglia Taskforce. In that capacity I have met with the Mayor of London's new Deputy for Transport, Heidi Alexander.

My first speech in the House of Lords was in a debate about public services in rural areas. This gave me an opportunity to bang the drum for broadband provisions.

I chaired a meeting of the West Anglia Taskforce last week at which Greater Anglia gave an update on progress with the new trains on order for the West Anglia line. I note there are now stickers on our present trains advertising this good news.

Sir Alan Haselhurst proud to hold the County Cricket Championship Trophy won by Essex County Cricket Club in 2017.  The Trophy was brought to Saffron Walden Cricket Club as a special gesture on their Open Day on 21 April before being rushed back to the County Ground at Chelmsford.  Sir Alan, as a

The date has been set for the SWCCA Annual Dinner. 

Post Office to launch new Home Service to Great Chesterford. 

New pilot weekend GP service in Uttlesford has been launched.

2015 was the busiest year at the Airport since 2007.

I am delighted to hear that Stansted’s Primary Care Centre development has finally gained approval from the NHS.

During National Apprenticeship Week, Sir Alan has supported the Prime Minister’s vision for it to become the new norm for young people either to go to university or start an apprenticeship.