Jonathan Owen: In East Riding, we are looking for local solutions to NHS failings
The council is making great strides with our health and voluntary sector partners. But the barriers to innovation imposed centrally must be lifted.
Mohamed Y Ali: The Conservative candidate for Mayor of London must have a real understanding of defeating crime
The former youth worker and London Assembly member Shaun Bailey could offer hope to disadvantaged communities.
Council by-election results from yesterday
The Conservatives lost a seat to the Lib Dems in Bath and North East Somerset. There was also another loss for the Conservatives – to Labour in Lichfield.
Rosalind Beck: The Government’s attack on private landlords is misguided
Unfair tax increases and restrictions will reduce the housing supply and make homelessness worse.
Syed Kamall: This time round, I’m not seeking to stand. But here’s an agenda for a Conservative Mayor of London.
Rather than “one size fits all” directives from City Hall we must allow local communities to have the chance to innovate.
Andrew Potter: Attractive new homes can also be energy efficient
We offer social housing with traditional design and also saving our tenants around £500 a year on fuel bills. The Government should back this approach.
Christine Hobson: How on earth can Conservatives in Guisborough select candidates for elections in Middlesbrough?
We can make progress in these local elections next year – but not if we’re frustrated by stupid new rules.
What sort of Tory campaign is needed for the 2020 election for Mayor of London?
The focus is on the choice of candidate. But the first consideration should be what the message should be and how it can be conveyed.
Council by-election results from yesterday
The Conservatives held a seat in Leicestershire and another one in North Kesteven.
John Redwood: Fewer traffic lights, more roundabouts, new bridges. How to get Britain moving.
More capacity would cut accidents, reduce journey times, reduce exhaust pollution and improve lives.
Judy Terry: How the “nation of shopkeepers” can survive
To revive our high streets councils have a role in making sure empty space is put back into use.
Planning rules must not be allowed to stop the shale revolution
The Government should intervene against council’s that fail to meet statutory deadlines – especially on proposals of national importance.
Right to buy sales are delivering replacement homes
Since 2010 there have been 90,730 sales through Right to Buy and councils have delivered 94 per cent of the replacements required to meet the one-for-one target.
Andrew Boff: Cannabis should be legalised to help defeat violent crime in London
I’ll be putting my name forward as our candidate for Mayor and will use my mandate to argue with Government to change the law to save the lives of young Londoners.
Council by-election results from yesterday
The Conservatives lost a seat in South Northamptonshire to the Lib Dems and the Conservatives also lost a seat to an independent in Cherwell.