That list in full?
The BBC’s website are running a list entitled "In Full: Councils facing losses." Very much doubt it is the full… Read more »
Taxpayer’s £12,000 a month rent bill for family in Ealing
Much coverage today about Ealing Council renting a seven bedroom house for a family of seven. The mother of the… Read more »
Pickles: The Video
CCHQ have released an official video featuring Eric Pickles. In the video Eric explains his role as the Shadow Secretary… Read more »
Eric Pickles warns of £1bn black hole in local councils’ finances because of Iceland banking collapses
That is what Eric Pickles told this morning’s Today programme. ConHome broke this story yesterday. The greatest exposure so far… Read more »
Turning Trafford around
Cllr Susan Williams, leader of Trafford Council, is proud of what she and her team have achieved. But they want… Read more »
How many of Britain’s councils have money in collapsing Icelandic banks?
Conservative Home has become aware of a rumour that a number of small Lincolnshire local authorities each have millions of… Read more »
Blogging along
Cllr Paul Scully is leader of the Conservative Group in Sutton. His blog has been judged among the best councillor… Read more »
Bournemouth bites back
Cllr Stephen MacLoughlin the leader of Bournemouth Council leader replies to his critics and says his new waste buster will… Read more »
Bournemouth Council recruits “Director of Transformation” on £101,000
The Sun reports this morning that Conservative-run Bournemouth Council is recruiting a Director of Transformation. The new role is intended… Read more »
Charity helps North Kesteven clean up
Councillor Marion Brighton, Leader of North Kesteven District Council in Lincolnshire on how partnership with a social enterprise has helped… Read more »
Save the K6
Many Conservatives including Roger Scruton and Charles Moore have lamented the widespread disappearance of the traditional telephone box. Scruton once… Read more »
Harrow replaces school crossing patrollers with lollipop ladies
Out go civil enforcement officers and in come traffic wardens. Out go school crossing patrollers and and in come lollipop… Read more »
The Apprentice Boys of Kent
Cllr Paul Carter, leader of Kent County Council, here gives a report on what his Council is doing for the… Read more »
State pub in Derby
Private Eye’s Rotten Boroughs column details failed projects of the Derwent New Deal for Communities, in Derby. The NDC there… Read more »
Full Conservative support for Council Tax freeze
Cllr Merrick Cockell, leader of Kensington and Chelsea Council and Chairman of London Councils, on the own goal by Labour… Read more »