What’s in a name? Taking the stigma out of social housing
The first blog I wrote for this site, six years ago, was entitled 100 questions councillors should ask council officers…. Read more »
The Lib Dems are contesting only half the Police Commissioner elections
Although the nominations have closed for the Police and Crime Commissioner elections, the names of all the candidates have not… Read more »
The race to be Mayor of Bristol
Nominations have closed for those standing to be the first directly elected Mayor of Bristol on November 15. There are… Read more »
Council byelection results from yesterday
Frampton & Holme Ward, Boston BC. Ind 204 (39.2%, -17.8), Ind 139 (26.7%, -2.2), Con 126 (24.2%, +24.2), UKIP 32… Read more »
Boris to offer sites for more free schools in London
Finding a site to start a free school is particularly difficult in London. The good news is that the Mayor… Read more »
Labour councils back rent subsidies for rich social tenants
Labour councils are overwhelmingly in favour of keeping rent subsidies for council tenants – even when they are on six… Read more »
Coventry Council rejects chance for two new primary schools
A disgraceful example of a Labour council putting ideological prejudice before the needs of children is offered by Coventry City… Read more »
What Eric did during the conference break
The Communities and Local Government Secretary, Eric Pickles, has offered the following update to the House of Commons: Freezing council… Read more »
Poster launched for police commissioner election as YouGov poll says anti social behaviour is priority
Amidst all the fetting about apathy and a low turnout for the Police and Crime Commissoner elections on November 15th,… Read more »
“Virtual schools” are failing to close the gap for children in care
The 67,050 children languishing in care suffer dramatically worse educational outcomes than average. I believe the solutions to this are… Read more »
The Local Government Chronicle makes a misleading attack on the Troubled Families programme
This week's Local Government Chronicle contains a claim (£) that the Government's Troubled Families programme is off course. It carried… Read more »
Planning officers have a vested interest in opposing planning relaxation
There has been a widespread misunderstanding about the easing of planning restrictions on conservatories and home extensions. The point is… Read more »
Right to Buy is a great success. It should be extended to all social tenants
Cllr John Moss, a Chartered Surveyor, a councillor in the London Borough of Waltham Forest and former parliamentary candidate, is… Read more »
Council byelection results from yesterday
The Press Association reports: East Lindsey District – Sutton on Sea North: Sutton on Sea First 330, C 118, Lab… Read more »
Labour councillor suspended in Harrow after child porn arrest
Cllr. Brian Gate, has been suspended as a Labour councillor in Harrow and has resigned as Cabinet Member for Children’s… Read more »