Dennis Reed

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Dennis Reed

Dennis Reed: 'Rachel Reeves' Winter Fuel u-turn must be a lesson for the Government'Silver Voices director Dennis Reed says Rachel Reeves' u-turn is the ultimate vindication for those who campaigned for a Winter Fuel u-turn. Express talks to Rachel Reeves about the winter fuel paymentsSome will argue this dramatic policy reversal is not quite a 100% U-turn, but if victory hits you in face, it’s best to acknowledge it and move on to the many other challenges facing older people in the UK.

1 month ago | express.co.uk | Dennis Reed

Pensioners want clarity on Keir Starmer's 'screeching' winter fuel payment U-turnThe Daily Express and campaign group Silver Voices partnered together to campaign for a U-turn on winter fuel payments. OPINIONWinter fuel payment petition being handed to No10 (Image: Getty)On the face of it, this looks like a screeching U-turn from a Labour Government reeling from their recent elections’ humiliation. Victory is certainly in sight for the Silver Voices/Daily Express campaign.

Feb 11, 2025 | era.org | Dennis Reed

The Winter 2025 Representor magazine is here!▪️ The cover story: “A 2025 Forecast: Setting the Stage for Future Growth,” by Dennis Reed▪️ The Someone You Should Know Q&A, featuring Damien Croft, MBA, of NorComp. ▪️ Chapter News, from ERA’s 22 active chapters around the country

Feb 10, 2025 | themj.co.uk | Dennis Reed |Steve Leach |Colin Copus |Lisa McNally

The English Devolution White Paper leaves little doubt about the scale of the new unitary authorities the government intends to create: a population of half-a-million is required. We now have an idea where this magical figure came from provided in an answer to a Freedom of Information question asked of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) by the District Councils' Network.

Feb 10, 2025 | themj.co.uk | Dennis Reed |Colin Copus |Steve Leach

REORGANISATION A magic population number for local government is a fallacy The Government is progressing with a centralisation agenda dividing local government into delivery units, and if carried through it would be the death of local democracy as we know it, say Dennis Reed, Colin Copus and Steve Leach By Dennis Reed, Colin Copus, Steve Leach | 10 February 2025 SHARE The English Devolution White Paper leaves little doubt about the scale of the new unitary authorities the government intends...