Gareth Lyon: In Aldershot and North Hampshire, voters have got more receptive. Why? Because Brexit’s out of the news.

So could the Government please try to keep it that way until the local elections are done and dusted next week?

Holly Whitbread: It’s tough going, campaigning in Epping Forest – despite having a good record to defend

I have had doors slammed in my face and been called a traitor. But I keep promoting a positive, localised Conservative message.

Andy Street: Cleaning up pollution of the past to build the homes of tomorrow

Fittingly, the Black Country, synonymous with the heavy industry of the Industrial Revolution, aims to take the lead in building this new science of reclamation.

Jake Berry: Help your local high street – by going shopping

We want more people to discover the charms of independent retailers, so that they can continue to thrive.

We have twice as many shops as we need

The good news is that it means great potential to increase the housing supply. Bold planning changes are needed.

Alan Jarrett: Medway is a Conservative success story

We boast the lowest council tax in Kent by a significant margin and retain our grammar schools. We are also revitalising derelict waterfronts.

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.

Ravi Govindia: In Wandsworth, aspiration is at the heart of our mission

From schools, to helping the youngest get the best start in life, through to leading regeneration – we always strive to ensure that nobody is left behind.

Councils must do more to encourage flats above shops

This is the way to regenerate high streets and boost the supply of affordable housing. Yet planning policies are still too obstructive.

Katrina Wood: How regeneration is keeping down the Council Tax in Wycombe

We are bring empty and derelict buildings back into use.

Kay Cutts: It is vital for the Conservatives to regain control in Nottinghamshire

We will champion grammar schools, as well as promoting engineering, manufacturing and construction training, and information technology.

Aled Davies: Bold reform is needed in Powys to improve local services

The Conservatives aim to be the largest group after May 5th – and then to build coalitions and deliver change.

Judy Terry: Saving the high street means keeping bank branches open

Councils must realise that housing and retail should be integrated.

Liverpool, the Conservatives – and a last call for Heseltine

The challenge to a Party that holds not a single seat in Merseyside.

Judy Terry: The revival of Ipswich

The Labour council’s planning delays make it harder to fix the mistakes of the 1960s.