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Paul Kirkley: The Mill Road to nowhere

Paul Kirkley: The Mill Road to nowhere

Paul Kirkley: The Mill Road to nowhere

07 September 2024

Paul Kirkley: On the (not so great) bus gate debate, the end of Goveopolis, Starmer’s shaky start, Oasis reunited, and September in Cambridge.

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Mill Road 4 People opinion: Why we should welcome the Mill Road bridge bus gate

Mill Road 4 People opinion: Why we should welcome the Mill Road bridge bus gate

Mill Road 4 People opinion: Why we should welcome the Mill Road bridge bus gate

06 September 2024

Liz Walter says we cannot continue to funnel thousands of cars down this C road.

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Phil Rodgers: My River Cam ‘poograph’ - plus Cambridge’s omni-problem and a by-election preview

Phil Rodgers: My River Cam ‘poograph’ - plus Cambridge’s omni-problem and a by-election preview

Phil Rodgers: My River Cam ‘poograph’ - plus Cambridge’s omni-problem and a by-election preview

24 August 2024

Our political columnist takes a look at water quality and more in his latest column.


Ian Sollom MP: Will the new government finally join up planning for health with planning for growth?

Ian Sollom MP: Will the new government finally join up planning for health with planning for growth?

Ian Sollom MP: Will the new government finally join up planning for health with planning for growth?

20 August 2024

The MP for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire writes for the Cambridge Independent.


Anna Bailey: ‘Government’s decisions on Sunnica and housing are damaging for East Cambridgeshire’

Anna Bailey: ‘Government’s decisions on Sunnica and housing are damaging for East Cambridgeshire’

Anna Bailey: ‘Government’s decisions on Sunnica and housing are damaging for East Cambridgeshire’

19 August 2024

Opinion | The Conservative leader of East Cambs District Council delivers her verdict.


Emilie Silverwood-Cope: ‘Is there any point in parenting advice?’

Emilie Silverwood-Cope: ‘Is there any point in parenting advice?’

Emilie Silverwood-Cope: ‘Is there any point in parenting advice?’

18 August 2024

Opinion | There are some things parents just learn the hard way…


Daniel Zeichner MP: We must not allow horrific crimes to be exploited to drive hatred and prejudice

Daniel Zeichner MP: We must not allow horrific crimes to be exploited to drive hatred and prejudice

Daniel Zeichner MP: We must not allow horrific crimes to be exploited to drive hatred and prejudice

17 August 2024

Cambridge’s Labour MP writes for the Cambridge Independent.


Paul Kirkley: Whatever happened to slow news days?

Paul Kirkley: Whatever happened to slow news days?

Paul Kirkley: Whatever happened to slow news days?

10 August 2024

Paul Kirkley: On a news-filled silly season, ‘Lib Dems for Starmer’, grown-ups in government, his love of Premier Inns, and fortune cookie philosophy.


Pippa Heylings: ‘As new MP for South Cambridgeshire, I’m committed to tackling these key challenges’

Pippa Heylings: ‘As new MP for South Cambridgeshire, I’m committed to tackling these key challenges’

Pippa Heylings: ‘As new MP for South Cambridgeshire, I’m committed to tackling these key challenges’

10 August 2024

Opinion | The newly-elected MP writes her first column for the Cambridge Independent.


Opinion - Mike Davey: ‘Tough decisions on Cambridge’s future are necessary - but its future is bright’

Opinion - Mike Davey: ‘Tough decisions on Cambridge’s future are necessary - but its future is bright’

Opinion - Mike Davey: ‘Tough decisions on Cambridge’s future are necessary - but its future is bright’

09 August 2024

The city council leader responds to Chris Elliott’s verdict on the state of the city today.


Eastern Powerhouse: Renewing the call for devolution in the East

Eastern Powerhouse: Renewing the call for devolution in the East

Eastern Powerhouse: Renewing the call for devolution in the East

03 August 2024

Opinion | Steven Lynch, executive director, Eastern Powerhouse

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Chris Elliott: ‘I hadn’t been in Cambridge for several months and I was shocked by what I found’

Chris Elliott: ‘I hadn’t been in Cambridge for several months and I was shocked by what I found’

Chris Elliott: ‘I hadn’t been in Cambridge for several months and I was shocked by what I found’

30 July 2024

Opinion | Chris Elliott moved to Cambridge around 40 years ago but a recent visit left him ‘disappointed and embarrassed’ by the ‘sorry state of it’.

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Emilie Silverwood-Cope: Parents, step away from the lawnmower

Emilie Silverwood-Cope: Parents, step away from the lawnmower

Emilie Silverwood-Cope: Parents, step away from the lawnmower

21 July 2024

Emilie Silverwood-Cope writes about Parenting Truths.


Phil Rodgers: Election leaves Cambridge as the Labour jam in a Lib Dem doughnut

Phil Rodgers: Election leaves Cambridge as the Labour jam in a Lib Dem doughnut

Phil Rodgers: Election leaves Cambridge as the Labour jam in a Lib Dem doughnut

20 July 2024

Phil Rodgers: Election leaves Cambridge as the Labour jam in a Lib Dem doughnut


Paul Kirkley: How my #ElectionMilk became a General Election issue

Paul Kirkley: How my #ElectionMilk became a General Election issue

Paul Kirkley: How my #ElectionMilk became a General Election issue

04 July 2024

Our columnist explains why a million people saw his milk carton.


Emilie Silverwood-Cope: Family life will look very different as birth rates plummet

Emilie Silverwood-Cope: Family life will look very different as birth rates plummet

Emilie Silverwood-Cope: Family life will look very different as birth rates plummet

18 June 2024

Emilie Silverwood-Cope writes about Parenting Truths.


Paul Kirkley: General Election is a case of electile dysfunction

Paul Kirkley: General Election is a case of electile dysfunction

Paul Kirkley: General Election is a case of electile dysfunction

11 June 2024

Our columnist ponders difficult choices for tactical voters across Cambridgeshire and Ed Davey’s low-key visit…


Eastern Powerhouse: The Case for the East - unlocking Cambridge’s growth potential can benefit the region

Eastern Powerhouse: The Case for the East - unlocking Cambridge’s growth potential can benefit the region

Eastern Powerhouse: The Case for the East - unlocking Cambridge’s growth potential can benefit the region

04 June 2024

Opinion | James Palmer, chair of Eastern Powerhouse, says polycentric growth would accelerate potential and distribute economic benefits equitably.


The Gini in the bottle: The impact of Cambridge’s science and tech success on the housing market

The Gini in the bottle: The impact of Cambridge’s science and tech success on the housing market

The Gini in the bottle: The impact of Cambridge’s science and tech success on the housing market

20 May 2024

Opinion: Bidwells’ Alex Bloxham offers insight into the market.


Phil Rodgers’ analysis of the Cambridge City Council and PCC elections

Phil Rodgers’ analysis of the Cambridge City Council and PCC elections

Phil Rodgers’ analysis of the Cambridge City Council and PCC elections

19 May 2024

Our political commentator explores what it means for each party and the General Election.


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