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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

Not waving but drowning

By Paul Wheeler | 04 March 2014

Paul Wheeler writes the tide is going out of our electoral process in the shift to IER.

Right to Buy stops councils building homes

By Paul Wheeler | 19 February 2014

For many with fond memories of the 1950s it is good news that many councils have announced their ...

Are shale gas benefits all they're fracked up to be?

By Paul Wheeler | 28 January 2014

Paul Wheeler makes the case for councils to embrace a growth industry, while Cllr Mike Jones sugg...

Can local government learn to love fracking?

By Paul Wheeler | 13 January 2014

Paul Wheeler suggests local government should take advantage of shale gas exploration as a major ...

We need to follow Australia's example

By Paul Wheeler | 30 October 2013

The Electoral Commission has released its latest update on the introduction of individual elector...

Who's getting ticked off?

By Paul Wheeler | 21 August 2013

Paul Wheeler looks at what measures are being taken to ensure the voter registration process is a...

Soapbox by Paul Wheeler: Restoring civic pride to public life

By Paul Wheeler | 31 July 2013

One of the most impressive sessions at the LGA conference was one that wasn’t on the agenda.

Greater Mancherster's winning ways

By Paul Wheeler | 05 June 2013

As Morrissey put it succinctly – 'Manchester – so much to answer for', says Paul Wheeler.

Double standards?

By Paul Wheeler | 29 May 2013

Paul Wheeler looks at a growing series of conflicts of interest within the NHS, and warns local g...

Shake, rattle and roll

By Paul Wheeler | 15 May 2013

As UKIP shakes up the local landscape, Paul Wheeler ponders their next move and the implications ...