Helping to protect the back gardens of St John’s residents was one of Ben’s first campaigns – a campaign that he won.  Ben’s campaign saw the council’s plans amended.  “I am really proud of my success in stopping garden-grabbing in St John’s, just as I am pleased that we have begun to turn the tide against cuts at Ipswich Hospital”, says Ben.  “It is the kind of concerted, local, action that I want to continue as the town’s MP.”

Ben's past events in St John's Ward

Date & Time	Event	Photo	Venue
Wednesday 28/04/2010	Suffolk Business Exhibition Question Time Ben Gummer and Chris Mole MP will be taking to the stage at a special “Question Time” at the Suffolk Business Exhibition. The two politicians, as well Terry Hunt, editor of the East Anglian Daily Times, and other business leaders will be answering questions on topics of interest to the business audience. Event organised by ISSBA and Suffolk Chamber of Commerce.		Trinity Park IP3 8HU
Sunday 14/02/2010	St.John the Baptist Church Talking to the congregation of St. John's.		St. John the Baptist Church Cauldwell Hall Road Ipswich IP4 4QE
Wednesday 10/02/2010	Ben in the Pub		The Old Times 324 Spring Road IP4 5NG
Wednesday 10/02/2010	Visit to Sycamore House Meeting residents		Sycamore House Oakstead Close Ipswich IP4 4HN
Thursday 03/12/2009	Attending Westvilla Hostel coffee morning		28-34 Woodbridge Road East Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 5PB
Wednesday 02/12/2009	Ben in the Pub		The Heathlands 389 Foxhall Road Ipswich IP3 8LJ
Wednesday 25/11/2009	Meeting residents in St John's		IP3 8GN
Wednesday 30/09/2009	Ben in the Pub Meet Ben over a pint in your local pub.		Brickmakers Arms 315 Spring Road Ipswich IP4 5ND
Wednesday 16/09/2009	Ben in the Pub Meet Ben over a pint in your local pub.		The John Bull IP4 4PS
Tuesday 08/09/2009	Area Forum: North East		Copleston High School, Sixth Form Centre ip4 5hb