Babergh leader John Ward is not only an avid reader of the Google-ranked number online news outlet for Hadleigh, and surrounding villages, he is also a regular contributor.

Cllr Ward's 'Straight From The Top' columns focus on all things Babergh, with a focus on what is gaining on where you live.

He gives a clear, concise inside track on what is going on with the policies and performance of your district council, while also tackling other difficult, controversial of topical issues.

Here are six of John Ward's best straight from the top in 2022:

End of year report...

Council leader welcomes landmark devolution deal

Babergh boss would have thought twice if he realised the abuse he would face

John Ward on Tory conference, Peaky Blinders and Rowland Taylor's Ghost

Councillor sets good example in #DebateNotHate reply

Babergh leader hits back at RTG

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