Mayoral Delays Expose the Chaos Behind Labour’s Devolution Plan Tuesday, 9 December, 2025 The news of delays to the mayoral elections for Essex, Hampshire and other areas has rightly led to a few raised eyebrows within local government. But as well as having an impact in the directly effected areas, the implications of these actions should be on the radar of all other areas currently in the devolution process and heading towards a combined authority. It was always an ambitious agenda... Local News
Canberra Crescent Petition Goes to Stoke-on-Trent City Council 28th March 2025 Yesterday, a meeting of Stoke-on-Trent City Council's councillors officially received the petition raised by local residents and supported by the Meir Park... Local News
Out on the Doorsteps in Oxfordshire 8th March 2025 With important county council elections coming up in May, I've been involved over recent month in organising support from Conservative Members of the House of... Westminster News
Getting 2025 Under Way in Style 1st March 2025 I'm not a big believer in New Year's Resolutions, though I do try and start the way I hope to carry on - and a quick look back at my diary shows that if I carry... Opinions
Canberra Crescent Village Green Campaign UPDATE 18th February 2025 Thank you to those residents who have responded to my calls for evidence to create village greens in Meir Park. Having received advice, I believe that the best... Local News
Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, I spent Valentines Day reporting potholes for you... 17th February 2025 I spent a cold hour or so walking the loop of Lysander Road on Friday, reporting a series of potholes and other issues, including locked grids and sinking... Local News
Continuing to Monitor A50 Issues 12th February 2025 As residents may know, the A50 is the responsibility of National Highways, a national agency. Whilst they do respond to issues I raise, it often takes up to 10... Local News
Foxfields Crescent Bin Issues 6th February 2025 Although the Foxfields Crescent developments are nearing completion, it will be some time before the area is officially adopted by the city council. As a result... Local News
Out on the Frosty Doorsteps! 31st January 2025 The benefits of doorknocking in the cold are that the conversations are often short, and you get your leaflets delivered much faster when you need to keep... Opinions
Time for a new sign at Pilsden Place 30th January 2025 Sometimes casework is small and specific - in this case, the metal bracket for the Pilsden Place sign has rusted through and the sign is about to drop off. I've... Local News
