The Looming Budget 13th November 2025 I have rarely come across such a sense of impending doom. Chatting to people on the streets, engaging with residents locally, all seem resigned to a dismal... Local News
It is right that pensioners receive what they are owed 30th October 2025 The government’s attack on pensioners last year threw up some interesting issues. Readers will remember that they slashed winter fuel payments to all but the... Local News
Submission to Malvern Hills Planning 27th October 2025 My submission to Malvern Hills Planning Department in respect of the most recent speculative planning application in Areley Kings. A PDF copy of my letter is... Local News
Petition: Planning applications in Stourport-on-Severn 15th October 2025 Mark Garnier is asking for residents to sign a Petition which he will present to the House of Commons. The petition asks for the House of Commons to urge the... Local News
The important point behind the migration to the UK is the pull factors 2nd September 2025 Now that Parliament has returned from the summer recess, those issues that have been dominating media discourse for the last 6 weeks can, at last, be properly... Local News
Now, more than ever, is the time to look again at the university model 18th August 2025 This fortnight is, every year, stressful. For pupils and parents alike, it is that day of opening exam results, A levels last week, GCSEs this. I remember it... Local News
Falling interest rates are good news for home owners 18th August 2025 Good news for homeowners with mortgages. The Bank of England has cut the base lending rate by ¼ of a percent, to 4%. The government is claiming that it has... Local News
Mutualise water companies, so customers all own an equal share and have an equal vote 30th July 2025 Last week, Sir John Cunliffe produced his report into the problems surrounding our fresh water supplies. With the River Severn bisecting our communities here in... Local News
Votes, but not voices: the paradox at the heart of Labour's votes at 16 plan 21st July 2025 Votes at 16. The Starmer government, last week, announced its commitment to deliver a manifesto pledge to reduce the voting age for general, and all, elections... Local News