New homes must have local support. This cannot be achieved by one party in isolation, nor can it be done within a five year Parliament and it cannot happen if landowners are treated, as they see it, unfairly. 50 years of housing policy failure is proof.  On Friday 23 May 2023) the Financial Times published … Continue reading Is local politics a barrier?

May 2023 local elections demonstrate the deep rooted opposition to local change. There is growing conflict between local fears and national needs. New mechanisms to balance and resolve these clashes are overdue.  Local council elections on 4th May 2023 have thrown intense light on the widespread anger and resentment in many local areas held by … Continue reading Democratic frustration defies reality?