There can be few people unaware of just how harsh cuts the councils have faced over recent years. With the Government grant set to disappear entirely over the next several…

This afternoon I attended the Royal College of Nursing's rally outside Parliament to drop the cap on public sector wages. It was one of the better organised rallies I have…

As kids head back to school, perhaps now is a good time to review the general state of local education. Over recent years, education has played an increasingly important role…

As summer holidays draw to an end and children get ready to return to school, it is worth remembering that for some the last few weeks have not been a…

Care is back in the news this week with a flurry of stories following the collapse of the sector. While it’s a good thing we’re living longer lives, it does…

This evening I was on the radio with Chief Inspector Rosie Ross, District Commander for Crawley and Mid Sussex, to discuss a joint initiative between Crawley Borough Council and the Police…