Stephen James: Why I have launched the Conservative Friends of Education
We will provide an environment for teachers and governors who support our Party, to meet, discuss, and campaign together.
Gareth Bacon: 149 people were murdered in London in 2019. Yet the Mayor will still not accept responsibility.
He has repeatedly shown that he is not interested in governing and making the difficult choices this entails. Instead he prefers playing to the gallery.
Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests
There was only one contest this week. Labour held a seat in Warrington.
Judy Terry: Councils must be rigorous in ensuring Children’s Centres provide an effective service
In Suffolk, it is proposed to change the service to meet changing need, with a focus on sharing buildings and working with other organisations to maximise benefits.
Mike Hurleston: Only the Conservatives care about Stockport’s gridlocked roads
Labour and Lib Dem councillors offer a seemingly endless stream of virtue signalling motions. We want practical results.
Samuel Williams: Bristolians are being poorly served by their current Mayor – the most deprived are hit the hardest
I commit to ensuring that education standards improve, and to back a freeport and eco-innovation enterprise zones.
Toby Williams: London’s Mayoral election gives Conservatives the impetus to campaign in Labour territory
We need to adapt to the changing circumstances. More of our support is coming from less affluent areas in the capital.
Peter Craske: Libraries are booming in Bexley
Innovation has meant that our service has increased visitor numbers. 94 per cent of those who use it, rate it as good or very good.
Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests
This week saw two contests in Suffolk. The Conservatives held both seats.
Ben Southwood: Scruton’s final gift – a way to ensure that new buildings are beautiful
Local design codes could be simplified, but based on local tastes and preferences through consultation.
John Fareham: Conservatives in Hull can build on our general election progress
We will fight on a positive city-wide agenda: respecting and empowering the individual, strengthening all communities, investing evenly across the City.
Wendy Thompson: A Labour-run council has meant that Wolverhampton has fallen behind
Our City has great potential. But unemployment is at twice the national average, and the need to build more homes is immediate and pressing.
Stephen Greenhalgh and Nick Botterill: Under Labour, Hammersmith & Fulham has become a borough of missed opportunity
The chance for new housing, of an improved standard, has been sabotaged. The dream of home ownership for thousands has been thwarted.
Nathan Evans: We are fighting to win in Trafford again
Labour has increased the Council Tax, doubled the number of senior officials, and seen Children’s Services go from “outstanding“ to being placed in special measures.
Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests
Labour lost a seat to the Lib Dems in Brent. The Conservatives held a seat in Dumfries & Galloway.