Smith’s anger at Labour advisor describing pensioners as ‘codgers’ and calling for them to pay more tax Thursday, 18 April, 2024 Conservative candidate for North West Leicestershire Craig Smith has called comments by one of Labour Shadow Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, advisor’s ‘disgraceful’ after the Labour man called pensioners ‘codgers’ and called on them to pay more calling measures currently in place to protect them ‘a complete disgrace’. The comments were made by Sir Edward Troup who was announced just last week as part... Westminster News
Campaign to Reopen the Ivanhoe Line 11th July 2019 I have written the following letter to all the leaders along the route of the Ivanhoe line, namely: Sir Peter Soulsby, Leicester City Mayor; Cllr Terry... Local News
Leicestershire County Council - doing the things that matter right 26th April 2019 Local government is about doing the basic things properly. That's why we focus on the things that matter to ordinary, hardworking people - like getting the... Local News
Cllr Richard Blunt - an open letter to the residents of North West Leicestershire 23rd April 2019 Dear Resident I have been privileged to be Leader of North West Leicestershire District Council for the past 12 years. I am writing to you today to ask you to... Local News
Stuart Gillard - It's time for a fresh look at the way we recycle 12th April 2019 When you've been around local politics for a little while you get to learn nothing gets residents angrier than a windy day when the recycling is due to be... Opinions
Jennings - Local issues versus THE issue 11th April 2019 Three weeks until polling day. So there can be no doubt an election period is upon us. Your letterboxes are being filled and signs of support are appearing in... Opinions
Labour's local election tribute act to the Conservatives - a letter to the Coalville Time Editor 8th April 2019 Last week the Coalville Times printed an article about Labour's local election manifesto launch. Our Deputy Chairman, Leon Spence, writes to the Editor. Dear... Local News
Our plan for Coalville 4th April 2019 Our plan for Coalville: simple, deliverable and with you in mind. Tell us what you think at nwl30.co.uk Local News
Watson-Spence: Education Matters - Academisation means the freedom to think creatively on school start times 17th February 2019 Something that caught my eye in this week’s education sector news was the results from a London academy school. Oxford professor, Russell Foster and former head... Opinions
North West Leicestershire Conservatives pledge to become a zero carbon council 13th February 2019 It's vital for future generations that we leave our world in a better state than we found it. That's why, if you lend us your vote, we're pledging to be a zero... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News