Actions speak louder than words
Passing a motion and declaring a climate emergency is one thing; doing something practical that makes a difference to the communities we serve is something else.
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Voluntary sector support keeps us safe
It has been a summer break we needed, but in the shadow of dreadful disasters in Haiti and Greece, and terror and sadness in Afghanistan.
Celebrating Pride
I represent a ward with a rich LGBT+ history, from the Bloomsbury Group living in its squares to the Gay’s the Word bookshop.
Our homes are not ready for climate change
The UK is already seeing more frequent and intense weather extremes because of climate change.
Lifeline: starting conversations about domestic abuse services
The delivery of domestic abuse services has always been a complex one.
A strategy for food poverty
In Newham, as across the UK, there are residents struggling to afford enough food to live a healthy and happy life.
Aviation advice and why councils need it
Aviation matters to all of us – whether for domestic and international travel, jobs, freight, supply chains, tourism and the other economic benefits it generates, or the land use planning, surface access, noise and other environmental impacts it generates.
Debate, not hate
The great national challenges of our day – living with coronavirus, building back the economy, ensuring high-quality care, and protecting the environment for future generations – all have one thing in common.
Time to go faster on hitting net zero
Rampant wildfires in America; hundreds killed by extreme floods in Germany and China; and here, in the UK, the Met Office issued its first ever extreme heat warning.
Tributes paid to councils’ leadership
It was great to see so many Conservative councillors attending this year’s LGA annual conference, albeit once again virtually.