John Bald: Birmingham Council still using gagging orders to keep its failings secret
“Gagged” staff should summoned by the Select Committee so that they can speak out under privilege.
Northumberland cancels monthly council meetings
Labour claims each meeting costs £40,000. Their justifications don’t really add up.
Council by-election results from yesterday
UKIP gain seat from Labour in Doncaster
Nicholas Boys Smith: An end to the dash for the sky?
The Mayor agreed to a review of the London Plan to see what gets in the way of providing street-based developments
Why has Birmingham Council not been challenged more over the “Trojan Horse” scandal?
Assuming local authority “oversight” protects against Islamist extremism is misguided.
Councillors to cease being taxed for their travel expenses
Councillors in rural areas often have to travel long distances to the council chamber
Cllr Philippa Roe: Innovative planning for growth in Central London
Councils need more financial autonomy to provide the homes and infrastructure for a growing population and economy.
Worcester Council cuts parking charges
With weeks of taking charge the Conservatives in Worcester are making a difference
Council by-election results from yesterday
Conservatives gain a seat in Cornwall and another in Norfolk but lose two in Herefordshire
Cllr Geoffrey Theobald: The Government’s economic strategy is reaping dividends in Brighton and Hove
There are very promising signs that the economic recovery is taking hold on the south coast
Brandon Lewis is now Minister for Housing and Planning
Penny Mordaunt is responsible for the fire brigade
John Bald: Nick Gibb’s return is essential
Too many schools are still using mixed ability teaching.
Why is Islington Council opposing new homes on brownfield land?
Champagne Socialists sneer about an increase in the number of bedsits.
What is the Government doing to curb excessive parking fines?
Constraints are coming in to stop parking fines being used as a tax – but shopkeepers also need to protest.
Pickles reforms rules for council advertising
Concern remains that relying purely on council websites will leave the “Arthur Dent problem” unsolved.