The pandemic forced us to work in a different way. Digitalisation has seen massive savings of £58 million.
In last week’s local elections, several results went against the national trend. Unpacking why shows how the Tory vote has changed since 2010.
In the start of our series, we look at the metropolitan boroughs. Dudley, Sandwell, and Walsall will be among the ones to watch.
The Government’s actions are also a sign of confidence in the combined authority model.
While I support the principle of these zones, a poorly executed plan will bring up the cost of living.
But he looks to be a stronger candidate than he did four years ago, when he first stood to be West Midlands Mayor.
I’ll get back to work the moment the election result is announced.
Plus: The residents of Tunbridge Wells are left with the bill for their council’s Calverley Square vanity project.
This is an ambitious project designed to appeal to the 30 per cent of people here who don’t cycle but say they would like to give it a go.
If they can’t make a real impact on the lives of working class voters in provincial seats, Johnson will meet the same electoral fate as Trump.
Whitehall must understand that if an algorithm offers up cherished green spaces to hungry developers, there will be a local backlash.
The devolved Adult Education Budget ensures that every pound delivers more qualifications that employers actually want.
A proposed transformation would move away from the reliance on big anchor stores and create 1,300 new homes – all on reclaimed brownfield sites.
With the help of government funding, the region is pioneering new technologies to create vital jobs and build more homes.
Giving people greater confidence to return to our high streets is a vital part of the recovery effort.