Judy Terry: Councils must grasp the opportunities the boost for technical education offers
A high priority will be quality structured work placements.
A high priority will be quality structured work placements.
They push dishonest figures on homelessness and council funding – but the belief of Labour councillors in their own civic virtue remains constant.
This would both save money and provide a better focus on local communities.
The Conservatives held a seat in East Staffordshire.
Unionist voters are switching to the Scottish Conservatives.
Local people also dislike the Council destroying local public parks and beauty spots.
Continued manoeuvrings for a second referendum on independence have gone down very badly indeed locally.
Two-tier arrangements confuse the public – radical reform is the answer to the financial pressures.
This shows why proper opposition is needed on Lewisham Council.
The SNP held a seat in East Ayrshire.
Aside from the dreadful human cost, homelessness is very expensive.
We have no alternative to seeking a 15 per cent Council Tax rise.
Spending the money on hybrid buses would be much more effective.
Has the Council really done all it can in ‘sweating’ its large property assets ?
A unitary council has meant huge savings – but we also work in partnership with the rest of the public sector.