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Paul Wheeler

Paul Wheeler

Paul Wheeler is director of the Political Skills Forum and writes on local politics

Articles by Paul Wheeler

Northern neglect could be the making of the newly elected mayors

By Paul Wheeler | 30 August 2017

Paul Wheeler looks at the political and strategic implications of controversial Northern Powerhou...

London's housing market is stalling – Sadiq and councils must act

By Paul Wheeler | 28 June 2017

What London desperately needs is more homes at rents and prices that those on average incomes can...

The beating heart of politics now rests in the suburbs and shires

By Paul Wheeler | 30 May 2017

In spite of the urban centres growing in population, we will see a transfer of political represen...

Capitalising on municipal marijuana

By Paul Wheeler | 02 May 2017

Paul Wheeler calls for the UK to take a (cannabis) leaf out of Canada's legislation book.

Bold new mayors will have the power to make a stand

By Paul Wheeler | 05 April 2017

Paul Wheeler says elected mayors in the US are standing firm against the president's policies. Wi...

Chief executives should hand returning officer pay to charity

By Paul Wheeler | 08 March 2017

Paul Wheeler questions whether additional payments to chief executives for carrying out their ret...

Scrutiny has come of age

By Paul Wheeler | 08 February 2017

Paul Wheeler looks at the vital role scrutiny has played so far in 2017.

The blunt truth about voter ID

By Paul Wheeler | 10 January 2017

Paul Wheeler on why the Government's plans requiring voters to present identification upon voting...

Dispatches from the Polling Place

By Paul Wheeler | 23 November 2016

After spending time in American during the height of election fever, Paul Wheeler explores some o...

Most important for mayors

By Paul Wheeler | 18 October 2016

What must metro mayors prioritise once they take power in 2017? Paul Wheeler explains