It was great to be in North Pickenham last Friday, and whilst there, I took the time to see the new road signs that have been funded through County Councillor, Fabian Eagle's Members’ Budget.

Each councillor receives a budget to spend on projects that promote the social, economic or environmental well-being of their local area – and I welcome Fabian’s decision to invest in this cause.

Although such measures can appear small on the face of it, they can have a huge benefit for our rural communities, and I look forward to seeing what projects the other County Councillors in Mid Norfolk use their budgets for in the weeks and months ahead.