My views on issues connected with local government and local affairs. Your comments are very welcome - use the 'Contact' link in the left hand menu or you can email, phone or write to me - see the home page.

Current topics are shown under the Policy Matters heading in the same menu:

• The education gap
• Prosperity, growth and housing
• e is for everything
• The South East Plan
• Local Plan

Use "Contact Me" to let me know if there are other topics I should write about, or email cllr.h.mitchell@basingstoke.gov.uk !