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Labour’s claim that the Towns Fund is skewed for partisan advantage lacks credibility

These are areas that have been neglected for many years. The big cities have had rather greater attention for many years.

Local Government | By Harry Phibbs | 5 March 2021 at 6:10 am

The number of children in care has increased during the pandemic

Many face being trapped there, due to the bias against adoption. The Ministerial failure to tackle this has been woeful.

Local Government | By Harry Phibbs | 1 March 2021 at 6:10 am

Jenrick warns the City of London Corporation to ensure “heritage and tradition are given robust protection”

We might expect cultural vandalism from Lambeth Council. It is a shock to see it in the Square Mile.

Local Government | By Harry Phibbs | 12 February 2021 at 6:10 am | 15 comments

Cladding removal means a huge bill. Punishing taxpayers or homeowners is an uncomfortable choice for Conservatives.

Installing sprinklers would provide higher safety standards at a much lower cost. That alternative should be available.

Local Government | By Harry Phibbs | 5 February 2021 at 6:10 am | 33 comments

Plea for phone canvassing for local elections – before a “short, sharp and cheerful” doorstep campaign

Letter from the Party Chairman says cross-party talks are under way, to ease the nominations requirements.

Local Government | By Harry Phibbs | 2 February 2021 at 6:10 am | 23 comments

The Special Relationship looks set to continue under Biden

The phone call that put Britain at the front of queue, shows we still matter as a dependable ally to the US.

ToryDiary | By Harry Phibbs | 25 January 2021 at 11:00 am | 32 comments

Jenrick offers local people greater safeguards against “woke” indulgencies

A community veto against changing street names and destroying statues is not unreasonable.

Local Government | By Harry Phibbs | 18 January 2021 at 6:10 am | 41 comments

Starmer opposes Council Tax rises. But he won’t say where the money would come from.

Offering extra billions to town halls from Whitehall, shows a reluctance to face up to tough choices.

Local Government | By Harry Phibbs | 12 January 2021 at 6:10 am | 16 comments

A tale of two cities. The Conservative Government has had smooth relations with Liverpool – less so with Manchester.

That part of England where the Tories are most hated has offered the greatest possible cooperation with Boris Johnson.

Local Government | By Harry Phibbs | 1 December 2020 at 6:10 am | 10 comments

“The Chancellor has passed the responsibility to us. Can’t complain.” Council leaders respond to the Spending Review.

Some welcome the extra power to put up Council Tax. But they are reluctant to use it when their residents are already hard-pressed.

Local Government | By Harry Phibbs | 27 November 2020 at 6:10 am | 14 comments

What Conservative council leaders told us about the virus, Ministers – and lockdowns

Most said they had enough money. There was praise for Local Government Ministers – but exasperation with the Government overall.

Local Government | By Harry Phibbs | 2 November 2020 at 6:10 am

Burnham is trying to face both ways on lockdown restrictions

The duplicity from the Mayor of Greater Manchester amounts to a dire failure of leadership.

Left Watch | By Harry Phibbs | 15 October 2020 at 2:00 pm | 39 comments

Conservative MPs, mayors and council leaders urge a localist approach to reducing the virus

There is a strong case that better targeting will be more effective and less harmful.

Highlights, Local Government | By Harry Phibbs | 12 October 2020 at 6:20 am | 9 comments

London councils are still sitting on empty garages that could be replaced with new homes

Our survey identified 18,083 owned by councils in London. The true figure is likely to be over 20,000.

Local Government | By Harry Phibbs | 9 October 2020 at 6:10 am

Labour council leaders’ resistance to local lockdowns gives Starmer a dilemma

Joe Anderson, Liverpool’s Mayor, and other city council leaders in the north have joined together to say that they “do not support further economic lockdowns”.

Local Government | By Harry Phibbs | 7 October 2020 at 5:00 pm | 28 comments

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