pkl204 – Page 2 – Peter Lamb for Crawley

Trump can forget, but we will always remember them, Crawley Observer Column, Wednesday 28th January 2025

29 Jan 202627 Jan 2026

When you consider what makes up the UK’s national identity, what comes to mind? The Royal Family? Fish and chips? Our National Health Service. Expert queuing? Great answers, but for…

Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Statement – 27/01/26

28 Jan 202627 Jan 2026

Yesterday the Government announced changes which will transform the housing conditions of leaseholders, including capping ground rents and moving toward commonhold. However, with Forge Wood and a number of other…

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Questions – 20/01/26

21 Jan 202620 Jan 2026

Crawley has the largest per capita Tamil population in the country outside of London. I have known and worked with the local Tamil population for many years and last Saturday…

On Delaying Elections

I don't think I've ever seen a council meeting as well-advertised as the one taking place today, so I'm sure most readers will be are aware that tonight Crawley Borough…

Northern Ireland Questions – 07/01/26

7 Jan 20267 Jan 2026

At a time when the world is reeling from the destabilising impact of other countries violating international law, I asked the minister of his assessment of following the plans of…

Energy Security and Net Zero Questions – 06/01/26

6 Jan 20266 Jan 2026

Under the Tories, Crawley lost out on major investments due to a lack of National Grid capacity in our area, which is why I asked the Secretary of State what…