Tag Archives: Dr Peter Latham

Union official who exposed IRA past of Tory councillor has died

Posted on December 13, 2024 by insidecroydon

DAVID WHITE offers his appreciation of the life and work of Dr Peter Latham, who has died, aged 83 I was sorry to hear of the death last month of Dr Peter Latham, the prominent sociologist, author, political activist and … Continue reading →

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Who stole the town hall? Latham’s book offers some clues

Posted on August 11, 2017 by insidecroydon

Former GLC and Croydon councillor DAVID WHITE reviews an important new book on local government which raises familiar concerns about control of our councils Local government today is not in a healthy state. Most local councillors have little power while … Continue reading →

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Broad Green candidate fears for the end of local government

Posted on May 8, 2014 by insidecroydon

A candidate in Croydon’s Town Hall elections says that unless urgent action is taken to reverse the policies of the ConDem government, we could soon see the “end of local government as we know it”. There’s a few people in … Continue reading →

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