We want to generate income, to help pay for local services – and drive economic growth, to create jobs and homes where people want them.
My force estimates that dealing with mentally unwell people takes around 40 per cent of officer time. If we can get people the help they need this frees up officers to deal with those who choose to break the law.
“You cannot marry the idea that you should bin universal credit with a commitment to improving the life chances of our most vulnerable constituents.”
UKIP’s decline will probably allow the three main parties to each claim an increased vote share. Afterwards, the Tories will still be the largest party in local government.
The Government has heard the message, and is dropping the mayoral requirement for rural counties seeking increased devolved power.
Many thousands took part in events around the country.
Do we really think in a world that is only getting more dangerous and more complex, we are better off alone, or as part of a team heading in generally the same direction?
But the Conservatives are now leading Plymouth.
We won’t forget we are Conservatives – we will strive to keep council tax low and balance the books.
It’s another Big Society success story
I, like many colleagues, react badly to the Party’s decision to try and strong-arm me into voting for this deal.