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The Next Generation Programme for 2018-19 is now open for
applications. The programme offers ambitious and talented councillors an
unparalleled political development opportunity, uniquely developed within party
political traditions and with party political experts. Next Generation aims to
support and encourage councillors to be bold and confident political leaders,
progress in your political career and be champions of local government.
To apply to be part of the Next Generation you will need to
have been a councillor for at least one year as well as be a Group Leader,
Portfolio Shadow, Chair of Scrutiny, Portfolio Holder or Service Committee
Chair – or your Group Leader agrees that you are likely to be so within a year.
There is a competitive application process, which closes on Tuesday 31 July
2018. You will need sign off from you Group Leader to apply. The
programme will run over the weekends of, 20/21 October (London) 1/2/ December
(Warwick) and 19/20 January 2019 (Manchester). Participants must attend
all of the three weekends.
There is no cost to attend the programme, all meals and
accommodation will be provided including pre-night accommodation where
required. However attendees must cover their own travel costs. If you
would like further information about the programme, please email Martin Angus
To apply please complete the on-line application process
no later than Tuesday 31 July 2018.
A Bradford Council scheme
to boost investment and jobs in the city centre has helped create more
than 700 new jobs since it began.
Blackpool’s two-day
Air Show is back this summer with a fantastic programme of aerial
entertainment.
Sands
End Arts and Community Centre in Hammersmith and Fulham wins major architecture award.
The world’s most advanced electric taxis, designed and built in the Midlands, have
started appearing on the streets of Corby.
Redbridge Council
has handed over its fourth housing development in less than a year as part of its pledge
to build 1000 more affordable homes in the borough.
Sheffield
is to trial innovative electric bin lorries powered by the very waste
they have collected.
Islington Labour
councillors back campaign to end indefinite detention
Cllr Ben Kind from
Lambeth writes: Why we'll oppose Tory plans to force local schools to become academies
Labour offered
the Tories a ‘Cabinet Survival Kit’ ahead of the Brexit Summit.
We must show Trump and the Tories
that we can and we
will defeat the politics of division – Jeremy Corbyn MP
Young Swansea art lovers exhibit with world-renowned artist.
Newport City
Council has
stepped in to help residents whose local bus
service has stopped.
Latest progress towards £284m school investment for Cardiff.
Harrogate
Council slammed for axeing Living Wage
New Tory
health secretary voted to speed up privatisation of the NHS.
Boris Johnson has been replaced as foreign secretary by Jeremy Hunt following the
former London mayor's shock resignation from the cabinet over Theresa May's
Brexit strategy.
Tory MP Andrew
Griffiths has resigned as a minister for personal reasons.
Fawcett Society, Courage Calls, drinks reception.
Wednesday 18 July, 8:00-9:00pm, Church House,
Westminster.
The Fawcett Society would like to invite women councillors
to their Courage Calls, drinks reception on the evening of Wednesday 18th
July from 8pm-9pm in Church House. This is to celebrate women in politics, and
to encourage more women to stand for elected office. Please RSVP to events@fawcett.co.uk More
information can be found
here
There were 10 by-elections on
12 July 2018:
Hartlepool
UA, Rural West
Con 678 [45.4%; -13.0%]
Ind 546 [36.5%; +18.6%]
Lab 184 [12.3%; -5.4%]
Grn 87 [5.8%; -0.1%]
Conservative hold
Rutland UA,
Oakham South
Ind 178 [29.8%; +29.8%]
LD 177 [29.6%; +29.6%]
Con 163 [27.3%; -21.3%]
Lab 80 [13.4%; +13.4%]
Ind 0 [[0.0%; -51.4%]]
Independent gain from
Conservative
Waveney DC,
Southwold & Reydon
LD 1005 [71.4%; +71.4%]
Con 307 [21.8%; -28.4%]
Lab 78 [5.5%; -14.7%]
UKIP 18 [1.3%; -13.4%]
Grn 0 [[0.0%; -14.9%]]
Lib Dem gain from Conservative
East Dorset
DC, Verwood East
Con 706 [75.1%]
Lab 234 [24.9%]
Conservative hold
No percentage as last election
(2015) was uncontested
Lewes DC,
Chailey & Wivelsfield
Con 563 [53.6%; +4.8%]
LD 324 [30.8%; +5.0%]
Lab 104 [9.9%; +9.9%]
Grn 60 [5.7%; -6.3%]
UKIP 0 [[0.0%; -13.4%]]
Conservative hold
Elmbridge
BC, Oxshott and Stoke d’Abernon
Con 1297 [72.0%; -4.7%]
LD 463 [25.7%; +9.7%]
UKIP 42 [2.3%; +0.1%]
Lab 0 [[0.0%; -5.2%]]
Conservative hold
Darlington
BC, Cockerton
Lab 555 [51.0%; +7.9%]
Con 239 [22.0%; -2.8%]
LD 104 [9.6%; -5.5%]
Ind 93 [8.5%; +8.5%]
FB 63 [5.8%; +5.8%]
Grn 34 [3.1%; -14.0%]
Labour hold
Barnsley
BC, Old Town
Lab 548 [44.2%; -10.6%]
DVP 338 [27.3%; +27.3%]
Con 157 [12.7%; -2.5%]
LD 124 [10.0%; +2.5%]
YP 47 [3.8%; +3.8%]
BNP 25 [2.0%; +2.0%]
Ind 0 [[0.0%; -22.4%]]
Labour hold
Norfolk CC,
Yare & All Saints
Con 955 [64.8%; -8.0%]
Lab 337 [22.9%; +10.6%]
182 [12.3%; -2.6%]
Conservative hold
Waveney DC,
Pakefield
Con 643 [43.8%; +11.9%]
Lab 600 [40.9%; -5.2%]
UKIP 116 [7.9%; +7.9%]
Grn 64 [4.4%; -8.3%]
LD 44 [3.0%; -6.3%]
Conservative gain from Labour
By-elections taking place on
19 July 2018:
Milton Keynes UA, Bletchley
East
Northamptonshire CC, St George
Bury MB, Besses
Carmarthenshire UA, Saron
West Lancashire BC,
Hesketh-with Becconsall
Oxford UA, Headington
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