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Posts Tagged: Wiltshire

Faye Purbrick: Don’t split Somerset in half

A single unitary model has worked well in those areas that have adopted it in recent years, including Dorset, Wiltshire, and Buckinghamshire.

By Faye Purbrick | 16 December 2020 | 15 comments

Mary Douglas: Defending freedom of speech as a local councillor was a battle worth fighting

It is essential for good relationships and good choices. It enables us to explore together what it is to be human.

By Mary Douglas | 23 November 2020 | 34 comments

Neil O’Brien: The next algorithm disaster – coming to a Conservative constituency near you. This time, it’s housing growth.

Most Tory MPs will be seeing large increases in the housing targets for their seats, while many Labour MPs see their local targets reduced.

By Neil O Brien MP | 24 August 2020 | 94 comments

Jonathon Seed: The police force in Wiltshire has been exemplary during this crisis

Distancing enforcement has been applied with a light but firm touch.

By Jonathan Seed | 4 May 2020 | 3 comments

Danny Kruger: The charities package and real conservatism. Our focus is on neither the individual nor the state, but on what’s between them.

The Treasury’s decision is a vital moment in the battle against coronavirus and in the emerging consensus about the country we want to be in future.

By Danny Kruger MP | 9 April 2020 | 26 comments

Jonathon Seed: My mission to make Wiltshire and Swindon safe

First time young offenders need a chance of being steered away from a life of crime – which a conviction or caution may precipitate.

By Jonathon Seed | 24 February 2020 | 10 comments

Angus Macpherson: How the whole community is fighting crime in Wiltshire

We have made savings by selling off out of date police buildings, as well as scrapping the ranks of Chief Superintendents and Chief Inspectors.

By Angus Macpherson | 26 July 2019 | 9 comments

Houchen challenges Cleveland Police chiefs for “failing in their duty”

The appointment of a new chief constable who was criticised over his investigation into Edward Heath is seen as the latest saga to afflict a “broken force”.

By Harry Phibbs | 28 February 2018 | 4 comments

London Labour councils are punishing the poor

The high Council Tax taper in Lambeth, Brent, Harrow, and Waltham Forest means less incentive to come off benefits and into work.

By Harry Phibbs | 29 January 2018 | 4 comments

Judy Terry: Housing supply – now the good news

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

By Judy Terry | 24 May 2017 | 2 comments

Jane Scott: Joined up government is delivering for Wiltshire

A unitary council has meant huge savings – but we also work in partnership with the rest of the public sector.

By Jane Scott | 24 January 2017 | 5 comments

Chris Auckland: Regionalism wouldn’t work

Nobody identifies himself as a “south westerner”

By Chris Auckland | 26 September 2014 | 40 comments

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