CCHQ encourages applicants to be Police and Crime Commissioner candidates
The deadline is August 6th. While the role has yet to capture the public’s imagination, it has genuine power.
Jonathan Werran: We should allow hypothecated Council Tax rises
The cap for triggering referendums must now yield to popular consent to pay more in local charges to improve local services.
Alan Jarrett: Medway is a Conservative success story
We boast the lowest council tax in Kent by a significant margin and retain our grammar schools. We are also revitalising derelict waterfronts.
Judy Terry: We need more housing. So why are billions being spent blighting and destroying homes?
HS2 and the third runway at Heathrow would increase pressure on the housing supply. It is better to provide new regional airports on derelict sites.
EXCLUSIVE: The three candidates shortlisted for the Conservative London Mayoral nomination
Congratulations to Shaun Bailey, Andrew Boff and Joy Morrissey. The final choice will be made by Conservative members in London.
Council by-election results from Thursday
The Conservatives held a seat in West Lancashire. Labour held seats in Bury, Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes.
Conservative Mayoral candidate interviews: Shaun Bailey
A London Assembly member states his case. This concludes our series. The candidates will be interviewed tomorrow with the membership then choosing from the final three,
Conservative Mayoral candidate interviews: Ruby McGregor-Smith
A leading businesswoman outlining her ambitions for our capital city in the next interview in our series.
Conservative Mayoral candidate interviews: Kulveer Ranger
The latest shortlisted applicant to answer our questions was a senior member of Boris Johnson’s team at City Hall.
Conservative Mayoral candidate interviews: Simone Finn
This former Government adviser is the latest contender to outline her ideas for the capital.
Conservative Mayoral candidate interviews: Duwayne Brooks
A Stop and Search consultant who has been a Liberal Democrat councillor in Lewisham puts his case for being Mayor of London, in the latest of our series.
Conservative Mayoral candidate interviews: Alison Cork
Our Q&A series continues as a woman entrepreneur outlines her proposals and credentials.
Conservative Mayoral candidate interviews: Kevin Davis
The former Kingston Council leader is the latest in our series to answer our questions on the important challenges that face us.
Conservative Mayoral candidate interviews: Joy Morrissey
She answers our questions about the key issues for the capital of crime, housing, and transport,
Conservative Mayoral candidate interviews: Andrew Boff
Our series continues with a contender from the London Assembly answering our questions.