Council by-election results from yesterday
The Conservatives lost a seat to an independent in Allerdale.
David Simmonds: The message from Goldsmith is resonating on the streets of Hillingdon
Zac’s ideas for releasing government-owned brownfield sites sit well in a borough known for zealous protection of its green belt
Feldman’s Conservative Party Review says too little about councillors
The need to reform the Conservative Councillors Association is ignored.
Judy Terry: Towards the Suffolk powerhouse
Freight arrives in the ports of East Anglia – but the economy is held back because of an inferior road and rail network.
Susan Hall: How Zac can win in Harrow
The “doughnut strategy” is working – there was a warm welcome for Goldsmith in Stanmore and Hatch End.
What are the Conservative targets for the local elections on May 5th?
There will be hope of advances in Peterborough and Portsmouth, Southend and Southampton, Redditch and Rossendale….
Council by-election results from yesterday
The Conservatives lost a seat to the Lib Dems in Broadland and another to an independent in North Kesteven.
Sally-Ann Hart: Cutting voluntary sector grants can prove a false economy for councils
Early intervention with failed parenting saves money in the long run.
Peter Golds: The first signs of spring for the Zac campaign
A month ago, this site carried assessments of how Goldsmith’s campaign is going. Now the authors return for an update.
John Bald: Sir Michael Wilshaw owes Cambridgeshire schools an apology
Ofsted often indulge in unfair generalisations – reform of the inspection system is needed.
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.