Slough, Woking, Thurrock, Kent, Birmingham - these are just a few of the councils, of all political colours, in severe financial difficulties at present. The list grows by the week.
This week, I want to provide three more examples of the way in which the council is seeking to plan ahead and secure improvements in the years to come.
Most of us would agree that councils should prioritize helping those who most need help, such as children and adults with physical or mental challenges.
Congatulations to Lou Timlin, who won the Wescott East By-Election on 24th August, becoming the latest councillor on Wokingham Town Council.
In July 2021 the government published its Transport Decarbonisation Plan (TDP) which sets out what needs to be done to achieve net zero emissions across all modes of transport by 2050.
One of the things that gives politics a bad name is the reluctance of those in positons of authority to think long-term. All too often, decisions are made for short-term convenience rather than with an eye to the future.
October is Black History Month - a chance to celebrate the Black British community, acknowledge their contributions and discover their stories.
Read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton
Carers are not just support for their loved ones—they are the glue holding our fragile social care system together. They deserve more than token acknowledgements or empty promises.
