Forward thinking on falls
The launch of our Falls Response Unit in Lincolnshire will provide a vital service for many older residents who might find themselves stranded and waiting for help.
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An army of community support
When I was elected to Pembrokeshire’s Letterston ward in 2017, my campaign leaflet said we needed “strong, resilient communities”. Never has this resilience been tested as much as in the past year.
Planting trees to capture carbon
Our climate is changing. Across the country, local authorities are grappling with how to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Local views on local elections
In just a few days, everyone in England and Wales will be able to vote in an unprecedented round of local and national elections.
Time to be judged on our record
The local election campaign is well under way – a busy time for us all!
Support for young parents
No child should have their life story written before they are born, but the fact is that many do.
Vaccinations: a huge national achievement
I would like to wish those of you who are defending your seats the very best of luck. To those of you who are stepping down as a councillor, a huge thank you for your service to your communities.
Delivering on social value
Back in 2013, in an effort to improve the social value of the council’s commissioning and procurement, Birmingham City Council adopted a social value policy and a living wage policy, and established the Birmingham Business Charter for Social Responsibility.
Free Wi-Fi for care leavers
When Microsoft launched its fledgling Internet Explorer to the public in 1995, few would have guessed the web’s immense impact on society.
Seeing sense over online meetings
Among the many coronavirus challenges local government faced in the past year, ensuring that democracy continued to function turned out to be one of the simplest.