We’ll continue extra funding on frontline services for a Brighter Future, a Better Borough.
Cllr Gavin James, Co-Leader of the Council
The primary duty of the government is to ensure the safety of its citizens. The flip side of this coin is the state has a monopoly of force. To achieve these objectives the state must have adequate armed forces, police and security services.
We all vaguely remember Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's pledges in January 2023 to cut NHS waiting lists. One year on this has not happened and nationally the waiting lists have continued to rise. In local terms they have remained relatively static.
Education is one of the building blocks of our society. It is key to offering our young people opportunities in life. Yet as a school governor, I am annoyed that the Conservative government consistently continues to cut our budgets’ whilst wasting billion
We all vaguely remember Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's pledges in January 2023 to cut NHS waiting lists. One year on this has not happened and nationally the waiting lists have continued to rise. In local terms they have remained relatively static.
We have just experienced severe rainfall which resulted in a lot of localised flooding. Much of this flooding is on our roads over recent years and feels worse than it has ever been
The latest homelessness figures revealed that 34,850 were threatened with homelessness between April and June. The figures also show 105,750 families are living in temporary accommodation...
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.