The latest articles written by John Fuller

HEALTH

Don't ignore the work of the districts on social prescribing

By Cllr John Fuller | 13 February 2019

When announcing new social prescribers the Government ignored the progress being made in district...

HOUSING

Spending Review must reward the importance of districts

By Cllr John Fuller | 08 January 2019

In a post-Brexit world it will be vital to refocus on the importance of district councils in supp...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Budget brought welcome support to district economies

By John Fuller | 30 October 2018

The Budget brought welcome support to district economies, but we will need to look closely at the...

FINANCE

Government must commit to the long term future of NHB

By John Fuller | 11 September 2018

Cllr John Fuller calls for powerful incentives to build more homes, develop more business parks a...

FINANCE

Districts' ability to invest in infrastructure is curtailed by borrowing caps

By John Fuller | 23 July 2018

Cllr John Fuller argues for a new funding approach in the forthcoming spending review that retain...

TRANSFORMATION

Districts are the democratic gatekeepers to transformation

By John Fuller | 22 May 2018

John Fuller on a new transformation toolkit launched by the District Councils' Network.

PLANNING

We need a level playing field between councils and developers

By Cllr John Fuller | 20 March 2018

The Government’s recent launch of its revised strategy to tackle the housing crisis was well repo...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

The role of districts in social care cannot be overstated

By Cllr John Fuller | 31 January 2018

District councils across England are focused on improving lives and solving problems, writes Cllr...