I am delighted to be asked to serve as a Vice President of the Local Government Association. Every year the four political groups at the LGA invite parliamentary representatives from the House of Commons, House of Lords, and European Parliament to be Vice-Presidents. As a councillor for over 13 years and former leader I playedContinue reading “Appointment as a Vice President of the Local Government Association”
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Universal Dis-credit
If a manual was ever written on how not to roll out a new benefit it would tell the sorry tale of Universal Credit. Complaints to the government are so high that they don’t count them ‘owing to the volume!’ If you take out the politics of callous cuts, ludicrous sanctions targeted at those leastContinue reading “Universal Dis-credit”
Campaigning citizens
It was a pleasure to meet volunteers taking part in the National Citizenship Service programme in Oldham. Members of the group were highlighting campaigns they felt passionately about including homelessness and rough sleeping, mental health and wellbeing as well as tuition fees. It’s great to see such active campaigners in Oldham – well done toContinue reading “Campaigning citizens”
Freehold station safety
Residents around the Freehold Metrolink site have long complained of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage being carried out by young people using the platform to gain height advantage over passing cars and homes.
