A Just Space members meeting on 19 May discussed the novel and complex process under way in many of the London boroughs as Labour cedes seats but tries not to cede control. Members reported on the coalition-building prospects for a number of boroughs and we shall be adding links to useful analysis as we come accross it. Do use the comments below if you have suggestions.
It is enormously important that we get copies of the Alternative Plan for London as a Caring City in to the hands and minds of newly elected councillors. Members went away with bags full of copies.
The discussion was introduced by a short talk from Michael Ball, coordinator.
Download his slides here which contain valuable results, data and maps.
At the end of the week, in which all the bargaining between party groups was completed, the Prime Minister surprised us by banning Labour Councillors from doing deals with Greens
The meeting also heard and discussed a talk by Sarah Goldzweig on the third anniversary of POP – Protect Our Places – a campaign to defend valued community services, including traditional retail markets, many of whom are Just Space members. Download PDF.
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