The Government has identified Tempsford as one of its top three priority sites for a new town, and I know many people are concerned about the increased strain this would put on local infrastructure and services here in St Neots unless serious action is taken.

It is a real concern that already rated 'inadequate' last year, the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Probation Service might still be operating with only half the staff it needs.

It is even more concerning that this shortfall may be putting children's safeguarding at risk.