Heron Swoops to Control in New Forest

Edward Heron has become the new Leader of New Forest District Council. His appointment follows the resignation of Barry Rickman after he was found guilty of an environmental offence. Conservative Councillor Heron has been a member of the cabinet since 2008 and Deputy Leader since 2009. He represents the Downlands and Forest ward to theContinue reading “Heron Swoops to Control in New Forest”

First Elections of 2021

Voters are going to the polls today for the first elections in 2021. Apart from a brief burst of by-elections in Scotland during the autumn, no elections have taken place since the first lockdown was announced back in March 2020. Postponed polls in England will be combined with the scheduled elections to make a bumperContinue reading “First Elections of 2021”

Twitter Account Housing Chief Resigns

Southwark Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing has been forced to resign after an investigation into posts made by a Twitter account. The posts criticised local community groups. Councillor Leo Pollak has held the housing portfolio since 2020, having previously been in charge of regeneration for two years. He has been councillor for South Bermondsey sinceContinue reading “Twitter Account Housing Chief Resigns”