Final call for Liberal Drinks – 7pm, Silver Cross, Whitehall. Looks like there’ll be a decent crowd (12 confirmed on the website alone), and I know of at least 1 MP coming. So hope to see you there!
Tag: localism
Less than sure about Sure Start
Evidence has been dribbling in that Sure Start is not merely failing to help but is actually hindering the most vulnerable families in deprived areas. This is a difficult one, and Lisa Harker is correct to say that it is too early to make any pronouncements on the scheme’s relative success or failure. However, Tim… Continue reading Less than sure about Sure Start
Meeting the Challenge 4/3: Localism
LOCALISM: to what extent can policing, health and regeneration be devolved to neighbourhoods and families? Full paper. This is a bit of a silly section. Admirer as I am of David Boyle, it is clear that he wrote this chapter and appears to be having a conversation with himself. Happily however, this is one area… Continue reading Meeting the Challenge 4/3: Localism