Taking care of our mental wellbeing
The coronavirus pandemic – the most challenging health crisis for many decades – is having a profound impact on the mental health of the communities that we represent.
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A collaborative approach to COVID-19
Nobody should underestimate the difficulty and size of the task that has faced the Government in tackling the coronavirus crisis, or doubt that ministers have had the best of intentions in their response.
Councils leading with clarity
The latest government roadmap aims for more children to be back at school and more parents back at work by 1 June.
The ‘Cinderella’ function
Scrutiny is benefiting residents but is not valued by councils, according to a survey carried out by the Centre for Public Scrutiny.
Investing to improve
One of my most memorable experiences as Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council happened just a few weeks ago.
Improving the response to domestic abuse
Domestic abuse is a devastating crime and an issue to which I have dedicated my whole professional life.
Community-led climate action
Just because climate action is recognised as scientifically necessary, it doesn’t mean everyone will accept it as politically necessary.
The coronavirus and race inequality
This disease cares not if you’re the Prime Minister, the Secretary of State for Health, the future king of the United Kingdom, a bus driver, nurse, or councillor.
Youth Parliament decisions make a real difference
This summer, Somerset County Council’s cabinet will be notching up a first when we welcome a group of young people to learn how they have been making important decisions about things that affect them and their peers.
