John Holdich: Victory in Peterborough came with a positive message
We fought on local issues highlighting the improvements we are delivering. Labour complained about “austerity” – but failed to offer a coherent alternative.
Council by-election results from yesterday
The Conservatives held a seat in Horsham and gained a seat from the Lib Dems in Bristol – but lost one to them in Broadland and another one to an independent in North Kesteven.
Teresa O’Neill: Earning Bexley’s trust
We never forget we are spending our residents’ money. We have delivered new homes and we have kept our borough clean and green.
Philip Jackson: The Lib Dems are blocking the change North East Lincolnshire needs
Voters are fed up with decay and decline. Labour will not be able to cling on much longer.
The warning from the local elections to Labour MPs seeking to thwart Brexit – or stay in the Customs Union
Those representing constituencies with big majorities that voted Leave may conclude they don’t want to push their luck.
Simon Cook: Our campaign to win in Canterbury starts today
The General Election was a shock. We are up for a marathon effort for the Council elections next year.
Martin Tett: A single county-wide unitary council for Buckinghamshire would achieve the greatest savings
The public finds it hard to get excited about the structure of local government – they just want good quality, value for money, services delivered from accessible locations.
Council by-election results from yesterday
Labour gained a seat from the Green Party in Lancaster. The Conservatives held a seat in Suffolk Coastal.
Judy Terry: Council Taxpayers in Suffolk deserve better value and greater fairness
There is a lack of proper financial management or scrutiny – while second home owners can dodge paying Council Tax by registering properties as holiday lets.
Sally-Ann Hart: Restoring steam trains is a threat to the Rother Valley
Traffic jams are already bad enough – this project would make them worse. Road improvements are a better way to boost tourism.
Joel Davidson and Amir Sadjady: Blaming Khan for the London crime wave is not enough
More police are needed on patrol with more powers to act. Tougher sentences for acid and knife crimes. If no progress is made the Home Office need to take back control from the Mayor.
Charley Jarrett: Why all council wards should be multi-member – and how to end one-party councils
A proportional distribution of seats within multi-member wards would achieve greater fairness and more competition.
Kris Wilson: The lessons from Nuneaton and Bedworth
It is not enough to state what you oppose from the ruling Labour Group. You have to have a policy platform to offer to residents as an alternative to actively vote for.
Chris Whitehouse: A small, sleepy backwater? No, with a Conservative council the Isle of Wight is fizzing with enterprise and innovation
Improvements for tourism, the environment and road works … and we’re proposing to go big on beach huts.
Tony Devenish: To win in the capital, Conservatives need policies that show we are on Londoners’ side
My polling shows how a Tory candidate for Mayor of London could use a consumer-led approach to politics – as Margaret Thatcher did.