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The Council is in denial about its failings.

The inability to raise a deposit is a significant barrier to home ownership – “rent to buy” is the way to overcome it.

London emergency services must be more cost-effective and adaptable to changing demands.

I will work with landlords, bar owners and councils to combat alcohol-fuelled anti-social behaviour.

The Supreme Court, High Court and Court of Appeal could be moved to another city.

Labour held a seat in Stockton.

The final town hall Pravdas are being closed down – but councils still ignore the rules on online content.

Cuts in central government subsidy need not be a barrier if greater flexibility is allowed.

Too often local authority children’s services are dysfunctional – a lead professional needs to take responsibility when failures occur.

Despite a good settlement from the Treasury, the West Midlands Combined Authority will struggle to inspire its residents.

Why can’t firefighters be trained to be paramedics? Why can’t firefighters be trained as special constables?

It’s right for TfL to be classified as an essential public service – so a strike can only go ahead if it has clear support from union members.

Labour gained a seat from UKIP in Thanet

Let’s open up the Old Oak Common development to these smaller firms and individuals.

A local blog discovered how much was spent by Harrow Council on dinner jacket rentals for awards ceremonies.

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