Let councillors vote by mobile phone from the pub says Blears
The Daily Mail reports that the Communities Secretary Hazel Blears is proposing to allow councillors to continue being paid allowances,… Read more »
Reforming Children’s Services in Peterborough
Cllr John Peach, the leader of Peterborough Council, says his Council finances are taking a hit from the recession. But… Read more »
What response should be given to Council motions on Gaza?
Apart from Haringey which has already been noted on this site, various other Council meetings are debating motions concerning Gaza…. Read more »
Tory councillor refuses to remove Page 3 topless calendar
Councillor David Taylor, a Conservative councillor on Labour-run Nottinghamshire County Council, has refused to take down a calendar, featuring nude… Read more »
The Queen has not been relegated in Mid-Suffolk
Cllr Timothy Passmore, leader of Mid-Suffolk District Council, responds to yesterday’s post about The Queen’s portrait being moved in the… Read more »
Does The Queen have her portrait up in your Town Hall’s foyer?
When Boris Johnson became Mayor of London he discovered that by a curious oversight his predecessor had failed to put… Read more »
Municipal Lingo: No 3. Investment.
A trick often used by Council officers seeking to get spending on some pet project waved through by councillors is… Read more »
Council boss “kept depression secret”
Christine Laird, the former Managing director of Cheltenham Borough Council is being sued by the Council for £1 million. The… Read more »
No ball games?
There is a report in the Telegraph this morning about a call for fewer "No Ball Games" signs on our… Read more »
Liberal Democrats exploit Gaza in local election campaign
This leaflet is being distributed in the London Borough of Redbridge by the anti-Israel Liberal Democrats ahead of a looming… Read more »
Councillor listens to iPod during prayers
Dartmouth Town Council in Devon is to continue saying prayers at its monthly meetings. Councillor Brian Broughton protested by listening… Read more »
Schools should teach children to obey the law
Nick Seaton, of the Campaign for Real Education, says schools should teach children to obey the law. Current guidelines are… Read more »
Lib Dem North Yorkshire County Councillor quits
Councillor Richard Hall, a Lib Dem County Councillor for North Yorkshire has resigned from his Party and will sit an… Read more »
Recycling everything in North Hertfordshire
Economic conditions have hit recycling but North Hertfordshire District Council, are keeping up an exceptionally ambitous programme. Cllr Lynda Needham,… Read more »
Why do Councils need to call in consultants?
Mark Wallace of the Taxpayers Alliance says Councils justify more high paid managers by the need to have the best… Read more »