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.
Measuring electoral volatility
We begin with two questions. First, considering council by-elections since 1983, which year has seen the largest proportion of seats changing hands – in other words, the greatest electoral volatility? …
Investing to improve
One of my most memorable experiences as Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council happened just a few weeks ago.
Fuel for thought
The transition to electric vehicles offers important benefits but needs local infrastructure solutions.
Councils ‘needed more than ever’
Elected members are providing much-needed reassurance in their communities and council workers are unstinting in their commitment to public service.
Under-16s ‘to be banned’ from unregulated accommodation
The Government is consulting on plans to make it illegal to put children in care aged under 16 in unregulated accommodation, amid concerns that some are being left at risk of exploitation.
Holding council meetings online
The coronavirus pandemic has brought about fast-paced changes to the way we live and work.
Improving the response to domestic abuse
Domestic abuse is a devastating crime and an issue to which I have dedicated my whole professional life.