It’s time to trust local government with more powers
One of the cornerstones of democracy is that the public can trust those that they have elected to govern, whether at a national or local level, and that those who make the rules will follow them.
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A celebration of council housing
While out canvassing for a local by-election in my patch, I stumbled across the first council housing that was built in Gloucestershire, in the village of Mickleton.
Gearing up for the May elections
While we are still waiting for announcements on contentious levelling up and planning changes, Covid restrictions have been lifted.
Promoting diversity among councillors
This year’s local elections in May will be a chance to make significant strides for diversity in local government, as all seats across Wales’ 22 councils will be contested.
Using residents’ insight to tackle crime
The Redbridge Community Crime Commission was established after the largest ever response to a council survey – more than 2,800 shared their views.
Co-designing adult social care
Adult social care in Torbay is on a radical transformation journey, focusing on a co-designed, asset-based approach that has evolved out of the fantastic community response to COVID-19.
Championing good, green growth
In June of last year, York announced it had achieved accreditation as a Good Business Charter city, the first of its kind.
‘One Day’ to mark Holocaust
Could 27 January 2022 be the ‘One Day’ that every local authority marks Holocaust Memorial Day?
Not just another year?
I am sure many of us will be glad to see the back of yet another year dominated by the coronavirus pandemic. From the awful loss of loved ones, friends and colleagues to widening health inequalities, economic turmoil and worsening mental health, COVID-19 has impacted every part of our lives.
The big issues that will shape our communities
I hope that all first readers were able to take some time off over the Christmas period, and I would like to wish you a happy new year and all the best for 2022.