The latest articles written by Sir Bob Neill

POLITICS

Populism in power

By Sir Bob Neill | 13 May 2025

Having won office, Reform’s new councillors must now use it to improve residents’ lives, writes S...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Prezza, Angela and beauty in the eye of the beholder

By Sir Bob Neill | 17 December 2024

Sir Bob Neill looks at what the deputy prime minister can learn from her political predecessor.

FINANCE

Searching for clarity

By Sir Bob Neill | 24 October 2024

A big week is coming up at Westminster – but what is in it for local government, asks 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...

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