http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/list Mynewsdesk news feed straight from the source http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/list http://www.mynewsdesk.com/images/redesign/graphics/logos/logo-small.png 128 23 sv 15 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:45:49 +0000 A lot has been made of the Eastleigh by-election as a pre-cursor to the next general election and a real test of Coalition relations. With just over two weeks to go until polling, the contenders have wasted no time in kick-starting and shaping their campaigns. Curtin&Co consultant, Aisling O'Dwyer takes a look at the field after the first weekend of campaigning. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/and-they-re-off-17204?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/and-they-re-off-17204?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post Curtin & Co Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:53:00 +0000 Former Conservative councillor and Curtin&Co consultant, Edward Butler-Ellis, shares his thoughts on HS2 as the Government announces the second phase of the controversial infrastructure project. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/hs2-are-we-on-the-rail-road-to-nowhere-16924?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/hs2-are-we-on-the-rail-road-to-nowhere-16924?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post Curtin & Co Thu, 06 Dec 2012 09:00:00 +0000 In today’s Autumn Statement, George Osborne announced further savings across all but four government departments; resulting in 13,500 civil service job cuts. Curtin&Co Labour Consultant and Slough Cabinet Member, Pavitar Mann, gives her view of the latest ‘efficiency’ savings from the Chancellor. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/we-are-running-the-risk-to-losing-seasoned-professionals-for-a-short-term-financial-gain-16238?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/we-are-running-the-risk-to-losing-seasoned-professionals-for-a-short-term-financial-gain-16238?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post Curtin & Co Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:34:00 +0000 Looking at last weeks elections Labour Councillor and Curtin&Co Consultant, Paul Harvey, says the Coalitions public perception is incompetence. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/allo-allo-what-s-been-going-on-here-then-not-very-much-officer-15883?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/allo-allo-what-s-been-going-on-here-then-not-very-much-officer-15883?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post Curtin & Co Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:08:00 +0000 Curtin&Co Executive, James Wickett-Whyte looks at how unions are reacting to increased Local Government pension investment in infrastructure. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/unions-and-the-raid-on-pension-pots-15635?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/unions-and-the-raid-on-pension-pots-15635?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post Curtin & Co Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:11:30 +0000 This September represented the fastest rate of construction of new homes since before the worst of the recession hit in 2008, with a 15% rise in new building since August and contributing towards growth figures of 2.0 %. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/will-the-us-construction-market-decide-the-election-15631?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/will-the-us-construction-market-decide-the-election-15631?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post Curtin & Co Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:42:00 +0100 Anti-Coalition factions in the Lib Dem and Tory parties formed an unlikely alliance this week in opposition to the Coalition Government’s proposed planning reforms. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/planning-reforms-and-the-impossible-alliances-they-create-15277?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/planning-reforms-and-the-impossible-alliances-they-create-15277?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post Curtin & Co Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:29:00 +0100 Following the Brighton Conference Lib Dem Consultant, Jen Berger, has provided some analysis of the housing motion as well as how delegates backed a call against the Government's relaxation of the planning laws. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/a-vote-in-favour-of-localism-15209?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/a-vote-in-favour-of-localism-15209?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post Curtin & Co Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:56:16 +0100 Curtin&Co Consultant Aisling O'Dwyer takes a look at Mark Prisk's first few weeks in his new role as housing minister. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/new-housing-minister-sets-out-his-priorities-15123?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/new-housing-minister-sets-out-his-priorities-15123?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post Curtin & Co Thu, 13 Sep 2012 18:45:00 +0100 Curtin&Co's Jamie Stilgoe and Chris Oughton look at lobbying reform and conclude it's got to be all or nothing for a statutory register. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/the-next-big-scandal-waiting-to-happen-14713?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/the-next-big-scandal-waiting-to-happen-14713?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post Curtin & Co Fri, 10 Aug 2012 09:44:29 +0100 Labour consultant Councillor Pavitar Mann looks at the impact of the 2011 Census on her own authority of Slough. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/2011-census-a-view-from-a-local-authority-14145?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/2011-census-a-view-from-a-local-authority-14145?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post Curtin & Co Tue, 07 Aug 2012 09:36:52 +0100 Councillor Paul Harvey looks at what could prove a very difficult day for the Prime Minister and the coalition. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/a-difficult-day-for-cameron-new-territory-for-the-coalition-14079?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/a-difficult-day-for-cameron-new-territory-for-the-coalition-14079?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post Curtin & Co Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:04:00 +0100 Following the publishing of the NPPF earlier this year Curtin&Co consultant, David Scane, looks at the political consequences of further planning deregulation. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/a-fight-worth-having-14051?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/a-fight-worth-having-14051?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post Curtin & Co Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:00:55 +0100 Labour Consultant Dr Paul Harvey looks at the effect of cutting housing benefits for the under 25s http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/pulling-up-the-ladder-13903?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/pulling-up-the-ladder-13903?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post Curtin & Co Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:09:21 +0100 Curtin&Co Labour Consultant, David Scane, looks at how the Olympic legacy will deliver on the promise of regeneration in East London. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/an-olympic-legacy-for-london-13817?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/an-olympic-legacy-for-london-13817?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post Curtin & Co Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:29:00 +0100 Curitn&Co LibDem consultant, Chris Oughton, looks at Vince Cable’s demands that the Government should “build Britain out of the slump”, echoing the emphasis that the party have been placing on housing as the catalyst for rapid, deliverable growth in recent months and bringing the argument full-circle - back to the conservative lending by banks. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/building-britain-out-of-the-slump-13715?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/building-britain-out-of-the-slump-13715?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post Curtin & Co Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:26:55 +0100 Ally Kennedy looks at one of the more bizarre planning battles doing the rounds this month, actor Tom Conti and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry went head-to-head over an application in Hampstead. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/va-va-voom-comes-to-hampstead-13290?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/va-va-voom-comes-to-hampstead-13290?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post Curtin & Co Thu, 14 Jun 2012 08:57:55 +0100 Curtin&Co Labour Consultant, David Scane, asks; what do we do when buildings are no longer needed for the purposes they were built? http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/turning-on-the-power-in-battersea-13256?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/turning-on-the-power-in-battersea-13256?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post Curtin & Co Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:09:10 +0100 Chris Oughton, Curitn&Co's Liberal Democrat Consultant, asks how long can we continue to strangle our young, vibrant and growing cities with tight Green Belt that makes the countryside vulnerable? http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/loosening-the-green-belt-13232?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/loosening-the-green-belt-13232?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post Curtin & Co Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:41:34 +0100 With Boris Johnson’s re-election last month Conservative Consultant Edward Butler-Ellis examines the implications of his proposed house building policies. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/boris-housing-policies-13123?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/blog_post/view/boris-housing-policies-13123?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=blog_post Curtin & Co