Working out your electric vehicle strategy
In November 2020, nearly one in every 10 new cars registered in the UK was pure electric, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
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A central-local partnership
Our communities, families and businesses have been deeply scarred by the impact of coronavirus. Nothing that we can say or do will diminish the hurt that has been felt by so many.
Councils for fair tax
Just before lockdown in March, we were due to consider a motion on approving the Councils for Fair Tax Declaration. We wanted Trafford to be an early endorser of a growing movement that is standing up for responsible corporation tax conduct.
Successfully managing debt in a pandemic
Talking about debt is never an easy subject to broach, especially during a global pandemic, when debts may be held by the vulnerable or those under significant financial strain.
Designing a dynamic democracy
The source of our freedoms, our approach to fairness, and the way the economy works is all underpinned by a well-functioning democracy.
The importance of place
As first was going to press, the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine was being administered for the first time in the UK.
Vital council role in rolling out vaccinations
After all that we endured in 2020, I hope that first readers managed to enjoy a well-deserved break during Christmas and are feeling refreshed and ready for the challenges that 2021 will no doubt bring.
Families hit by council tax bombshell
Happy new year to everyone working in local government.
Turning the tide on the pandemic?
As I write this, I never thought I would be so pleased to see the back of a year as I am 2020.