The latest articles written by Sir Bob Neill

POLICY AND POLITICS

Lessons from Michael Caine and councils

By Sir Bob Neill | 28 August 2024

Both Labour and the Conservatives must look to local government for solutions to the challenges t...

LEGAL

The last barrier for leaseholders

By Sir Bob Neill | 25 June 2024

Sir Bob Neill calls on the next Government to ‘complete the journey’ of reform for leaseholders b...

LONDON COUNCILS

Changing the outlook on homelessness

By Sir Bob Neill | 30 April 2024

With the number of homeless people in London alone reaching shocking levels and temporary accommo...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Local investment can reap national rewards

By Sir Bob Neill | 06 March 2024

Sir Bob Neill feels the Budget was an opportunity to provide financial aid for councils, which in...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Autumn's big Statement

By Sir Bob Neill | 08 January 2024

Sir Bob Neill welcomes the Autumn Statement’s response to councils’ calls for action on the Local...

FINANCE

Listen to the local

By Sir Bob Neill | 23 October 2023

Party conferences are long on rhetoric but leave local government with more questions than answer...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

The trust question

By Sir Bob Neill | 26 June 2023

Sir Bob Neill says it’s time to rebuild faith in politics and the ability of the democratic proce...

LONDON COUNCILS

Twisty tail to devolution

By Sir Bob Neill | 02 May 2023

More consensus is needed before we are forced into ultra-low emissions zones, writes Sir Bob Neill.

PLANNING

A solid plan for planning

By Sir Bob Neill | 07 March 2023

Sir Bob Neill examines how a consultation on increasing planning fees will set in motion long-las...