Further to my earlier update, it is really welcome that following the widespread local concern about reports that North Northamptonshire Council proposed to withdraw funding for a number of Corby-based community centres and sports clubs, the Leader of the Council, Councillor Jason Smithers, has since confirmed that no such plans will be included in the council's final annual budget - something he reaffirmed to me when I met with him earlier today to discuss local concerns about the reports.
This is really welcome news and I commend him for listening and taking swift, decisive, action. I am also hugely appreciative to all those who raised their concerns with me here in Corby, helping me to ensure the extent of local opinion was fully represented and understood. I know that this news will come as a real relief to many - common sense has most definitely prevailed - and long may the brilliant work of these community centres and sports clubs continue! They really do add so much to our town and better the lives of the people who live here.