I had my eyesight tested to-day, but as a politician I am not sure it is good to admit being shortsighted (even if it is just in one eye!). My long sightedness has got no worse, so officers will be pleased to hear i still have some vision, along with a mighty headacre from those bright lights (no I did'nt win any awards, just some stronger reading glasses!).

However the longer term vision for my nearest town of Holbeach is to get a roundabout to relieve the pressure on this small market town, suffering from Tesco syndrome and HGV's who do not want to access the main trunk road (A17) at its' present dangerous junction. I have met with our planners today to discuss a development brief for this area of the town. This is scheduled to start work (on the brief) in January for consultation in May - resources permitting. Oh how I hate the budget process! Never the less this is a step in the right direction.

And finally continuing the theme of the The Longer View I have recently come across a very entertaining blog from one of my young farmer friends, aptly called The Longer View, who writes regular articles for the Farmers Weekly. Well worth a visit for some unconventional views of rural issues.