One lesson can already be learnt from the Grenfell Tower disaster

A transparency rule should require councils to publish all the Fire Risk Assessments for their housing blocks on their websites.

Thomas Turrell: Let’s select the Conservative candidate for Mayor of London now

Our challenger can then have a three year long conversation with London.

John Moss: Jobs, houses, pensions – the policies we need for the future

News schemes should include shared equity homes reserved for people under 30 years old.

Judy Terry: Councils and schools need to take more trouble over procurement

Take the time to create an accurate specification – millions can be wasted on late changes.

Barry Wood: Expand the Council Tax base rather than the rate

There have been 800 new homes in Cherwell in the past year.

Katrina Wood: How regeneration is keeping down the Council Tax in Wycombe

We are bring empty and derelict buildings back into use.

Tom Fitzpatrick: In North Norfolk, the Council Tax has been frozen by sticking to Conservative principles

England has only 68 beaches with Blue Flags – we are very proud to have six of them.

Judy Terry: Labour’s class war on independent schools would be a disaster

Many fee-paying schools already offer scholarships and are sponsoring academies.

Leon Spence: Labour’s threat to faith schools

The far Left offer as much vitriol to Christians as to Conservatives.

John Cotton: Sharing services is helping to keep the Council Tax frozen in South Oxfordshire

We are being prudent with our finances – and bold in delivering new homes and a Garden Town.

Marcus Hart: Council Tax increases should not become routine

In Wyre Forest, we have achieved a freeze – for the fifth time in seven years.

Richard Grosvenor: Lower council tax in East Staffordshire is achieved by a culture of looking for savings

We have reduced the number of senior manager from twelve to just two.

John Bald: Building an education service that works for everyone

There are too many examination papers – cutting the number would save money and stress.

Paul Mercer: Battling with the Data Protection Act

The Information Commissioner should provide stronger guidance to ensure councillors are not obstructed from fulfilling their role.

Paul Cooper: Councillors should not be given free iPhones

When it comes to fiscal prudency it is important to set a good example.