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Helping councils to deliver

Astonishingly, by the time you read this, we will already be half-way through the general election campaign.

A serious and long-term plan for change

The general election is finally here, with PM Rishi Sunak finally bowing to pressure and giving the country the chance to change.

Securing the priorities of Conservative councillors

by Councillor Abi Brown OBE

With the general election now well under way, I am sure many of you will have already hit the doorsteps to support Conservative candidates standing in this election, including a number of brilliant Conservative councillors who are candidates.

Impressive gains in local elections

by Councillor Joe Harris

In many places, we’re now calling the shots, thanks to yet another round of impressive gains.

Independents have turned the tide

by Councillor Marianne Overton MBE

The general election is happening just after our stunning success in the local elections.

photo portrait of Cllr Jagdish Sharma, looking left, in ceremonial red and black robes; black and white photo of Cllr Sharma with Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother

60 seconds with… Councillor Jagdish Sharma

by The Editorial Team

Councillor Jagdish Sharma (Lab), 89, a former Mayor, Leader, and Leader of the Opposition at the London Borough of Hounslow, is celebrating 50 years as a member of the council.