Peter Gibson: Set the high street free

By removing red tape around the use of property, our town centres have a chance to be reborn – to allow what people, rather than planners, wish to see.

David Chinchen: We need to develop effective operational links between neighbourhood policing teams and our schools

The police have also neglected retailers and small businesses for many years. They need more protection from criminals.

John Bald: Williamson is right. Pupils should sit in rows facing the teacher.

His view is backed by evidence about how the brain forms the neural networks that embody learning – as well as the example of our best schools.

Clearing up litter is integral to regaining our civic pride

What does it say for our patriotic endeavour that so many of our fellow citizens are literally rubbishing our country?

Martin Thacker: How we froze the Council Tax in North East Derbyshire

We remain steadfast in our resolve to put the welfare of every resident first and foremost.

Andrew Carter: A zoning system is needed to build the homes we need

Most town planners that you speak to will quietly admit that the planning system is designed to prevent development, not permit it.

Victory for ConservativeHome! Al fresco dining restrictions lifted.

As you embrace cafe society, remember that it was this website that won you your new found freedom.

Paul Carter: We could see a housing recovery – if we give builders the incentives they need

We can still have a million new homes by the end of this parliament. But cutting regulation and boosting smaller firms is needed.

Ed McGuinness: We need more innovation to reopen schools

Making unused council building space available will allow greater space for pupils to be educated safely.

Toby Savage: Local Conservatism is about harnessing the community

The state should not try to do everything itself. Our role is to provide leadership and to unlock the power of voluntary organisations.

Will Sweet: How to get more children back to school

In Wandsworth, the Council delivered the facemasks, gloves, aprons, and hand gel, that the teachers needed.

Are the Police and Crime Commissioners doomed to fail?

The National Police Chiefs’ Council must be scrapped for proper accountability to have a chance. Greater local accountability is needed.

Mark Pengelly and Ayesha Azad: In Woking, the technological revolution will continue after the crisis has ended

There is a strong case for making greater use of these tools: to allow wider participation and more transparent decision-making.

Sally-Ann Hart: Unitary status for local government is required without further delay

It can provide councils that are more efficient, cost effective, and customer focused, without giving up accountability.

Gary Powell: Local authorities should stop funding Stonewall

Its “education” programmes lead an increasing number of gay and lesbian children to believe they are heterosexual, but trapped in the wrong body.