Respectful debates
Politicians from all parties recently paid tribute to Jo Cox MP, who was murdered just over 10 years ago in the run-up to the Brexit referendum.
Councillor Bridget Smith
Looking forward to leading
It’s been another busy few weeks in local government!
Auto enrol children for free school meals
I was delighted to see that another Liberal Democrat-led council’s scheme helping more than 2,400 children receive a free school meal has been made permanent.
The most trusted form of government
Can I send a big thank you to those standing down as councillors this May. You have made a real difference to thousands of people across the country.
‘Close the door behind you’, LEPs told
We had some doubts about the abolition of regional development agencies by the then Coalition Government, which led to the creation of local enterprise partnerships (LEPs).