Canberra Crescent Village Green - Fencing Planning Application Wednesday, 23 September, 2026 It was rather a surprise a few weeks ago to receive a planning application for the land at Canberra Crescent that is subject to a non-statutory public inquiry as a village green. It is of course privately owned, though seems a costly move. I spent last Saturday circulating details to nearby residents, along with details of how to raise their concerns. Local News
LGA Conference does Liverpool 4th July 2025 A highlight of the local government year for me is always the Local Government Association (LGA) Conference, held this year in Liverpool. It's always a busy few... Opinions
Keele Day 2025 28th June 2025 It was a pleasure to return to Keele University this weekend for their special open day for alumni. Although I attended for Keele as a postgraduate about 25... Local News
Art Slam in Newcastle-under-Lyme 28th June 2025 If an idea's good, it's great to share - and brilliant to see Capital and Centric bring the Art Slam concept to their portfolio of projects in Newcastle-under... Local News
Walking the Staffordshire Way in 4 Days for Dougie Mac 23rd June 2025 When the phone rang and Martin Tideswell asked if I'd join him and a few others in walking the Staffordshire Way, I said yes - then he told me how far it was... Local News
BBC Midlands Politics 15th June 2025 My second visit to BBC Midlands Politics this year and some slightly different footage to share - a clip of my comments around investment in the Midlands within... Local News
Meir Park Celebrates Stoke-on-Trent's Centenary! 7th June 2025 It was a wonderful seeing so many residents out across the community today, joining in with a variety of events to recognise the city's centenary. This morning... Local News
Abi Attends Special Civic Centenary Council 5th June 2025 Today, people from across Stoke-on-Trent came together to celebrate our 100th Birthday. Newsletters
UKREiiF 2025 22nd May 2025 It's always a pleasure to attend UKREiiF, the biggest gathering of all those interested in regeneration and development in UK, held once again this year in... Local News
VE Day in Meir Park 8th May 2025 Over recent years, Meir Park has really started to celebrate its historic background as a former air field, and therefore it felt fitting on VE Day 80 to see... Local News
