John Moss: Why I think we will win seats from Labour in Waltham Forest
The Council is unpopular for approving tower blocks with no affordable homes and also for punishing motorists in a way that has cut trade for local shops.
Victoria Borwick: On knife crime, you can and you must do more, Mr Mayor
The police know where the hot spots are. They must identify the most harmful gang members and can give them a stark choice.
Tony Homewood: Wakefield Conservatives are on the front line against Momentum
There have been some shocking cases of personal abuse. Bullying must not be allowed to triumph.
Kim Caddy: A business-friendly approach by councils helps to keep unemployment falling
In Wandsworth we are working with employers and further education colleges – and providing the infrastructure needed for economic growth.
Gavin Chambers: We have too many layers of government
A switch to unitary authorities would save money and avoid confusion over the responsibility for different services.
Sam Thurgood: Housing is the priority for Conservatives in Lewisham
More homes doesn’t have to mean huge tower blocks. We need property that people want to live in – we can do this by intelligently and sustainably developing spare council land.
Local authorities are failing to shop around for energy suppliers
Town Halls are sticking with the “big six” – spurning the chance to save money or to switch to renewables. This even applies to councils that set up their own firms.
John Bald: Social mobility and education’s Angry Brigade
Rather than allowing the greatest opportunity for each individual to excel, the educational establishment want to hold them back – in the interests of “levelling attainment”.
Council by-election results from yesterday
The Conservatives held a seat in Perth and Kinross but lost a seat to the Lib Dems in Warrington and another one to the Lib Dems in West Berkshire.
Kevin Davis: To defeat crime, we must strengthen the family
The terrible state of council housing across London undermines community spirit and encourages drug dealing and gang violence. The Mayor is failing to show any leadership.
Sarah McDermott: Councils still have a role to champion excellence in education
Where outstanding primary schools do not have attached nursery classes, in Wandsworth we will be looking to work with them to see if they can expand.
Gary Porter: Better partnership with central Government has given Conservative councils the chance to deliver
Extolling the virtues of the Localism Act might not be a big vote winner of the doorstep – but the many achievements it has made possible are having an impact.
Paul Canal: The Conservatives are fighting hard to win back Redbridge
Labour promised thousands of new social homes when they took over in 2014. They have only built six a year.
Ross Archer: Why I am standing to be Mayor of Lewisham
Under Labour the local football club has been treated appallingly and crime has been allowed to rise. The Conservatives offer a bold and positive alternative.
Council by-election results from yesterday
The Conservatives held a seat in South Northamptonshire but lost one to the Lib Dems in Chichester. Labour held a seat in St Edmundsbury