I think lack of serious expertise and suspicion of professionals is a big factor. In Nottinghamshire a lot of it is former long-term independents, who have to an extent run things at District level -… (View Post)

Yes. How do you think it compares? I think the severity of offence is perhaps comparable, a personal impact on many thousands of people, rather than a really serious impact on one person and family. … (View Post)

I make 2 comparisons. My first comparator is Band D vs CPI from 2005 to 2025, which is flat in real terms (91% vs 95% increase in cash terms). My cross check is average household expenditure on Counc… (View Post)

I'm not sure where the graph went: (View Post)

The argument is interesting - thanks. I'm actually not familiar with Jenrick & co having been involved in this; I need to read some 2010 to 2023 history, perhaps. IMO the stuff about "h… (View Post)