John Moss: An update on Zac’s battle in Waltham Forest

A month ago, this site carried assessments of how Goldsmith’s campaign is going. Now the authors return for an update.

To boost right to buy sales we need a better deal for council leaseholders

Charges vary widely across London – more should be given the chance to buy the freehold.

Council by-election results from yesterday

The Conservatives held a seat in Windsor and Maidenhead.

Kishan Devani: The Government is right to stop council bans on Israeli goods

Labour intolerance is shown not just at Oxford University but also Leicester City Council.

Malcolm Pate: Shropshire Council is a success story

This site’s criticism of the council’s finances is unfair.

Zac’s challenge is for Conservatives to turn out to vote on May 5th

Goldsmith is still the underdog, but has sharpened his campaign.

Judy Terry: Tougher rules are needed to stop the blight of estate agents’ boards

Councils could gain revenue from more effective enforcement.

Andrew Boff: Bring back the Prefab

It offers a quick, simple and quality contribution to London’s housing crisis and high rents.

Council by-election results from yesterday

The Conservatives held seats in Havant and East Dorset.

Jonathan Carr-West: It’s time for the Chancellor to be bold and go all in on fiscal devolution

Either we trust local government to manage its own finances, or we don’t.

Owen Meredith: Lambeth Council should axe their propaganda

While complaining of cuts, it spends £250,000 a year on Lambeth Talk.

Adam Simmonds: Northamptonshire has shown the way with collaboration of the emergency services

It’s co-locaction, co-location, co-location.

Michelle Lowe: Let local government help people step onto the housing ladder

Policies must be adjusted to match the circumstances in different areas.