As county areas are so diverse, with differing areas having particular needs, strengths, and weaknesses, a one-size-fits-all approach will not work
I’ve been thinking about how we can make planning even more accountable and predictable too. I would love to hear your thoughts on my ideas.
It’s not only a matter of highly-skilled jobs for working class people. Firms like these gives cities like Derby a sense of immense civic pride.
A successful test, track and quarantine policy would open the door to local paths out of this national shutdown.
Some areas, people and businesses must be allowed to get back to normal quicker than others – however unjust that may seem.
People feel very passionate about their towns. They do not get so excited about their County.
Allowing developers to negotiate at a very local level to provide compensation directly to the community would factor in beauty, practicality and social costs.
Local design codes could be simplified, but based on local tastes and preferences through consultation.
The 2021 Senedd elections are an historic opportunity. Our mission is to devolve as much power as possible to communities – from Cardiff Bay as well as Westminster.
We in the regions must accept that it will be up to us to provide the detailed data that will help to monitor the success of investment made.
This Government could revolutionise the public sector and allow a very different vision of devolution.
The Manifesto is modest though the reality may prove more radical. Our most important challenge is to supply more attractive new homes.
It’s a bit like the roof of Parliament’s Westminster Hall: which is held up by a lot of huge, ancient beams all resting on each other.
There was a really good vibe at Party Conference – especially at lots of outstanding fringe events discussing how to give local communities greater powers.
We can’t continue to favour projects such as Crossrail over developing infrastructure in other parts of the country which generate much greater relative returns.