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Kevin Davis

Posts by Kevin Davis

Cllr Kevin Davis is the Leader of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, and the lead member for health at London Councils.

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Kevin Davis: Each London borough should have its own directly elected mayor

This change would mean streamlined decision making. It would also allow greater devolution in areas such as policing and NHS primary care.

Local Government | By Kevin Davis | 21 December 2018 at 6:10 am | 29 comments

Kevin Davis: Why local manifestos matter

They may not win many votes – but they offer some direction the other side of the election. In Kingston we have a whole range of detailed policies.

Local Government | By Kevin Davis | 3 May 2018 at 6:10 am | 6 comments

Kevin Davis: To defeat crime, we must strengthen the family

The terrible state of council housing across London undermines community spirit and encourages drug dealing and gang violence. The Mayor is failing to show any leadership.

Local Government | By Kevin Davis | 20 April 2018 at 6:10 am | 32 comments

Kevin Davis: Don’t let Kingston return to the dark days of Lib Dem rule

Previously the parks were neglected and the roads full of potholes. The Conservatives have started to turn the borough around.

Local Government | By Kevin Davis | 9 April 2018 at 11:30 am | 34 comments

Kevin Davis: We are freezing the Council Tax in Kingston because it is the right thing to do

Other public services could learn that less money to spend means rethinking what you do.

Local Government | By Kevin Davis | 22 February 2018 at 6:10 am | 25 comments

Kevin Davis: Khan’s threat to the suburbs

Knocking down semi-detached and detached homes is the wrong way to increase the housing density – build on the post-industrial land instead.

Local Government | By Kevin Davis | 9 November 2017 at 6:10 am | 15 comments

Kevin Davis: The health service should be devolved to local government

A hopelessly centralised system is now holding back the delivery of care that is tailored to individual needs.

Local Government | By Kevin Davis | 4 October 2017 at 6:10 am | 33 comments

Kevin Davis: The Uber ban shows Khan is appeasing the Corbynistas

The Mayor has betrayed Londoners and chosen to send out a signal to the world that the city does not embrace innovation

Local Government | By Kevin Davis | 25 September 2017 at 6:10 am | 39 comments

Kevin Davis: Grenfell Tower. When a Mayor needs to be Mayor

Khan should stop playing politics over the tragedy in West London.

Local Government | By Kevin Davis | 6 July 2017 at 6:10 am | 10 comments

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