Despite devolution and tough budgets,there’s been small information on the crucial 5 May elections. Now thinktank LGiU plans to plug the gapOn 5 May voters in 124 councils across the country go to the polls to elect the councillors who will race their local authorities. These are the people who will acquire decisions about vital day-to-day issues such as care of older people, school places, or child protection,waste collection, parking, and parks and planning. Voters in Bristol,Salford, London and, or for the first time,Liverpool, will be choosing directly elected mayors to race their cities. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com