When the Conservatives created Police and Crime Commissioners I thought it was a bad idea. The fact that at their inaugural elections only 14% of those eligible to vote in…

Last night was the first Crawley Borough Council Cabinet Meeting of the new council year. A little later than usual, but General Elections cause no end of chaos to scheduling.…

If there is one thing we’ve always sought from our Governments in Britain it’s stability. Our uncodified constitution is rigged to give enormous power to parties often elected by just…

The Government’s decision to drop the Local Government Finance Bill, which would have allowed local government to retain the business rates they raise, leaves a blackhole in council finances. Since…

Following the horrific fire at Grenfell Tower in London, Crawley Borough Council is reassuring residents that all high-rise residential blocks in the town are made of solid, non-combustible materials. There…

Today was Armed Forces Day, the time when we ask people once a year to really think about the sacrifices made by those who have served or are currently serving…