The latest articles written by David Hodge

HEALTH

Without local government the NHS won't make 80

By David Hodge | 05 July 2018

Let’s allow the NHS to thrive with the help of its older sibling, writes Cllr David Hodge.

WHITEHALL

Cllr David Hodge: Why I am quitting

By David Hodge | 22 March 2017

Cllr David Hodge explains why he is standing down as chairman of the Conservative group at the Lo...

FINANCE

Local shops at the heart of county plans

By David Hodge | 11 May 2016

Ongoing budget pressures have not stopped Surrey CC from providing grants to support village shop...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

One true voice

By David Hodge | 16 February 2016

Cllr David Hodge says the finance settlement proves local government can be even more successful ...

LEGISLATION

Devolution is the name of the game for counties too

By David Hodge | 23 June 2015

What’s in a name? Quite a lot when it comes to a piece of legislation that will form the basis of...

WHITEHALL

City growth report presents misleading picture

By David Hodge | 29 October 2014

Last week’s Unleashing Metro Growth report is the sort of well-researched and ambitious document ...

It's time to change the conversation

By David Hodge | 21 May 2014

County councils are frustrated with being treated second best to cities in securing economic powe...

Open hearts transform young lives

By David Hodge | 15 May 2014

To mark foster care fortnight, Surrey CC leader David Hodge relates how his experiences of growin...

Numbers don't begin to convey emotional toll

By David Hodge | 27 February 2014

More than 3,600 homes affected by flooding, nearly 1,300 people rescued by firefighters and more ...