Britain's leading Conservative blog for news, comment, analysis and campaigns, edited by Paul Goodman. Conservative Party News
ConservativeHome Newslinks for Friday 28th May 2021
  • Newslinks
  • ToryDiary
  • Columnists
  • Comment
  • MPs ETC
  • Local Government
  • Majority
  • LeftWatch
  • Think Tanks
  • Audio
  • Video

LocalGovernment

  • «
  • ← Previous
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • Next →

Judy Terry: Councils must grasp the opportunities the boost for technical education offers

A high priority will be quality structured work placements.

By Judy Terry | 8 February 2017 at 6:10 am | 5 comments

Tim Briggs: Lambeth, the once loony now ‘post-truth’ Labour borough

They push dishonest figures on homelessness and council funding – but the belief of Labour councillors in their own civic virtue remains constant.

By Tim Briggs | 7 February 2017 at 6:10 am | 9 comments

Katrina Wood: Two separate unitary councils is the best deal for Buckinghamshire

This would both save money and provide a better focus on local communities.

By Katrina Wood | 6 February 2017 at 6:10 am | 10 comments

Council by-election results from yesterday

The Conservatives held a seat in East Staffordshire.

By Harry Phibbs | 3 February 2017 at 12:35 pm | 31 comments

David Meikle: Labour has failed Glasgow

Unionist voters are switching to the Scottish Conservatives.

By David Meikle | 3 February 2017 at 6:10 am | 7 comments

Stewart Miller: East Renfrewshire Conservatives are challenging the SNP over Council Tax rises and the “Neverendum”

Local people also dislike the Council destroying local public parks and beauty spots.

By Stewart Miller | 2 February 2017 at 6:10 am | 8 comments

Michael Veitch: The Conservatives can defeat the SNP in East Lothian

Continued manoeuvrings for a second referendum on independence have gone down very badly indeed locally.

By Michael Veitch | 1 February 2017 at 6:10 am | 3 comments

Vivienne Michael: Surrey residents are unlikely to vote for a 15 per cent Council Tax rise

Two-tier arrangements confuse the public – radical reform is the answer to the financial pressures.

By Vivienne Michael | 31 January 2017 at 6:10 am | 19 comments

Ross Archer: Labour’s own goal at Millwall

This shows why proper opposition is needed on Lewisham Council.

By Ross Archer | 30 January 2017 at 6:10 am | 6 comments

Council by-election result from yesterday

The SNP held a seat in East Ayrshire.

By Harry Phibbs | 27 January 2017 at 1:30 pm | 13 comments

Bob Blackman: I’m proud to have the support of the Conservative Government for my Homelessness Reduction Bill

Aside from the dreadful human cost, homelessness is very expensive.

By Bob Blackman MP | 27 January 2017 at 12:00 pm | 31 comments

David Hodge: We have to set a budget that will protect vital services for Surrey residents

We have no alternative to seeking a 15 per cent Council Tax rise.

By David Hodge | 27 January 2017 at 6:10 am | 24 comments

Gareth Bacon: Sadiq Khan’s clumsy air pollution plans will waste £780 million – we can do much better

Spending the money on hybrid buses would be much more effective.

By Gareth Bacon | 26 January 2017 at 6:10 am | 4 comments

Tony Devenish: There are alternatives for Surrey to a Council Tax hike

Has the Council really done all it can in ‘sweating’ its large property assets ?

By Tony Devenish | 25 January 2017 at 6:10 am | 26 comments

Jane Scott: Joined up government is delivering for Wiltshire

A unitary council has meant huge savings – but we also work in partnership with the rest of the public sector.

By Jane Scott | 24 January 2017 at 6:10 am | 5 comments

  • «
  • ← Previous
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • Next →
A Twitter List by PaulGoodmanCH
  • Highlights
  • Latest
  • Comments
  • The Government must deliver more homes, and they must be in the South May 28, 2021
  • Iain Dale: Cummings is behaving like a woman or man scorned. But you can’t dismiss all that he says. May 28, 2021
  • Jihyun Park: Growing up in North Korea, I could have never imagined standing in the UK local elections. Here’s what I learnt. May 28, 2021
  • Cummings Reborn – as the champion of Parliament. He has given MPs more power, so leaving the inquiry with less. May 27, 2021
  • Garvan Walshe: Lukashenko’s air piracy. By way of western response, sanctions are only a start. Here’s what we need to do next. May 27, 2021
  • Adrian Lee: Rent to Buy could allow the Government to revive the dream of a property-owning democracy May 28, 2021
  • Chris Green: The narrative for vaccinating children and Covid passports is getting stronger. We need to stop and think. May 28, 2021
  • Jason Reed: Obesity rates are at a critical point. But campaigners’ plans to tackle the issue are deeply flawed. May 28, 2021
  • Calling Conservatives: New public appointments announced. Chair of the Social Mobility Commission – and more May 28, 2021
  • Newslinks for Friday 28th May 2021 May 28, 2021
ConservativeHome

Editors’ Blog List

  • 1828.org.uk
  • Adam Smith Institute Blog
  • Allister Heath
  • Andrew Bolt (Australia)
  • Andrew Kennedy
  • Archbishop Cranmer
  • Bagehot (Economist)
  • Brexit Central
  • Buzzfeed UK Politics
  • CapX
  • Centre for Policy Studies Blog
  • Change Britain
  • Chris Deerin
  • Cobden Centre
  • Comment is Free
  • Conservative Christian Fellowship
  • Conservative Friends of India
  • Conservative Friends of Israel
  • Conservative Friends of Pakistan
  • Conservative Middle East Council
  • Conservative Muslim Forum
  • Conservatives for Liberty
  • David Frum (The Daily Beast)
  • Douglas Carswell MP
  • Foreign Affairs
  • FT Westminster blog
  • Gary Gibbon (Channel 4)
  • Guido Fawkes
  • Harry's Place
  • Huffington Post
  • Iain Dale
  • Iain Martin (Reaction)
  • Institute of Economic Affairs Blog
  • James Kirkup (Telegraph)
  • John Redwood MP
  • Labour Uncut
  • LabourList
  • Left Foot Forward
  • LibDemVoice
  • Liberal Vision
  • National Review Online
  • Open Britain
  • Peter Hitchens
  • Policy Exchange Blog
  • PoliticsHome
  • Quilliam Foundation
  • Resolution Foundation
  • Spectator Coffee House
  • TaxPayers' Alliance blog
  • The American Conservative
  • The Freedom Association
  • The Guardian's data blog
  • The Staggers
  • The Times – Red Box
  • The Week
  • Think Scotland
  • Tory Reform Group
  • UK Polling Report
  • Weekly Standard

Britain’s leading Conservative blog for news, comment, analysis and campaigns, edited by Paul Goodman. We are independent of the Conservative Party but supportive of it.

Site Information

  • About ConservativeHome
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Comments Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • ConservativeHome’s Daily Email
  • News feeds from ConservativeHome

What’s happening inside the Conservative Party?

ConservativeIntelligence has the answers. Regular high quality events and extended briefings providing unique insight and intelligence on the Party.

Website by Tjugo Tjugo

©2021 Conservative Home, All rights reserved

Get our free daily email

Start your day with all the latest Conservative news, insight and analysis.

Privacy policy