Jason Reed: Oxfordshire’s plan to become smoke free is yet another example of state overreach

Furthermore, this intervention would put a strain on a hospitality industry that is already suffering.

David Gauke: Demographic changes in the Blue Wall will work against the Conservatives – they must pay close attention

The pandemic is only likely to accelerate the process of these places becoming more graduate-heavy and small L liberal.

Daniel Hannan: Super Thursday’s results weren’t a victory for conservatism, but for our leader: Brexity Jezza

With economics, sleaze and environmentalism off the table, Labour is only left with the culture wars to fight the Tories on.

Is the Blue Wall around London in danger of cracking?

Local factors? The usual backlash against the party in power? Or a long-term trend away from the Conservatives in some of their heartlands?

Be ready for a general election in the spring of 2023

These elections were very good indeed for the Conservatives – though there are warning signs of a potential Blue Wall effect in the south.

Previous success makes the county council elections challenging for the Conservatives

The third in a series of pieces on ConHome this week, looking forward to the elections this spring.

Darren Grimes: Johnson must face down the teaching unions with Thatcher-like resolve

The Prime Minister will be rejected by the aspirational working class that voted for him in large numbers if he cannot win this battle.

Victoria Hewson: The curious tale of Oxfordshire, a trans inclusion toolkit – and a High Court Review

The application by a 13-year-old schoolgirl could change the way in which schools and colleges apply guidance on gender identity.

Philip Atkins: Closer collaboration and strategic planning could help deliver the homes we need

Districts decide on the applications, counties provide the infrastructure. Better collaboration is needed. We build communities; not just properties.

Gradual progress underway to agree Council coalitions

The Conservatives come to a deal in Moray – but miss out in Cornwall and Dumfries and Galloway.

Judy Terry: Housing supply – now the good news

Community Land Trusts and other schemes are making a positive difference around the country.

Next week’s council elections: The Conservative / UKIP battlegrounds

Last time UKIP denied the Conservatives outright victories in Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, East Sussex. Lincolnshire, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire.

Ian Hudspeth: In Oxfordshire we have worked hard to balance the books

The Lib Dems will hope to pick up anti Brexit votes – but we are optimistic a campaign on local issues with deliver victory.

Councils honour the Armed Forces

Many thousands took part in events around the country.

Cameron is right – Oxfordshire County Council does not need to cut services

£21 million a year is spent on debt interest while surplus assets are retained.