Political opinion with John Milne MP: Three kinds of election on one day
Horsham voters could be forgiven for being a little confused by the trio of elections heading their way on May 7th. What exactly are we voting for and why?
Horsham voters could be forgiven for being a little confused by the trio of elections heading their way on May 7th. What exactly are we voting for and why?
John Milne MP, has responded to today's announcement from the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Steve Reed, that a new four-unitary option is being put forward for local government reorganisation in Sussex.
After careful consideration Horsham District Liberal Democrat Councillor Kasia Greenwood of Itchingfield, Slinfold and Warnham Ward has resigned.
West Sussex County Cllr Sam Raby (St. Leonard's Forest) has backed a new petition calling for urgent safety improvements at Faygate Roundabout on the A264, warning that the junction is 'intimidating and unsafe' for pedestrians, cyclists and bus users.
Just days after voting down a Lib Dem proposal to increase road maintenance funding, the Conservative administration at West Sussex County Council has performed a dramatic U-turn, committing £2.4m in "windfall" government grant to the highways budget.
Welcome back to your weekly update on my activities - and this week marks the 50th edition of this newsletter! In Westminster last week, I hosted 'A Taste of Sussex' event to celebrate the role of local producers in the area.