A local vision for the environment
In 2019, after 10 years of merging back-office operations, Suffolk Coastal and Waveney District Councils became East Suffolk – the newest and largest (by population) non-metropolitan district council.
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Rebuilding our lives and communities
As we look ahead to the coming weeks, the Government’s phased approach to exiting lockdown means we can slowly begin to reset and re-build our lives, communities and economies, with many businesses and primary schools set to re-open from 1 June.
Councils need a bigger cake
The Government’s response to the coronavirus crisis will, quite rightly, be judged by the historians and will focus on the human cost of the pandemic.
Taking care of our mental wellbeing
The coronavirus pandemic – the most challenging health crisis for many decades – is having a profound impact on the mental health of the communities that we represent.
A collaborative approach to COVID-19
Nobody should underestimate the difficulty and size of the task that has faced the Government in tackling the coronavirus crisis, or doubt that ministers have had the best of intentions in their response.
Councils leading with clarity
The latest government roadmap aims for more children to be back at school and more parents back at work by 1 June.
The ‘Cinderella’ function
Scrutiny is benefiting residents but is not valued by councils, according to a survey carried out by the Centre for Public Scrutiny.
Investing to improve
One of my most memorable experiences as Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council happened just a few weeks ago.
Improving the response to domestic abuse
Domestic abuse is a devastating crime and an issue to which I have dedicated my whole professional life.
Community-led climate action
Just because climate action is recognised as scientifically necessary, it doesn’t mean everyone will accept it as politically necessary.