Author Archives: Lucy

Saving the 35 bus

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Lucy

The 35 bus carries mostly older people to do their shopping, to visit friends, the doctors or the hospital and similar trips – during the middle of the day.  But back in July this was due to end. Since June … Continue reading →

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Could social housing be as personal as private ownership?

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Lucy

Could chains in social housing – Council or Housing Association homes – help more tenants to have the home they’d like? People who’ve bought or sold houses know about ‘chains’.  Estate agents will advertise ‘no chain’ against a property they … Continue reading →

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I’m just back from Radio Derby

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Lucy

Today’s question: Would it make any difference to walkers in the New Forest whether cyclists all had bells on their bicycles? This feels like a storm in a teacup to me but it is the reason why I was asked to go … Continue reading →

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Derby City Council’s Cycling Champion

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Lucy

I was surprised and amazed tonight.  Derby City Council made me their cycling champion, and the position wasn’t even on the agenda! I don’t think of myself as a keen cyclist, it’s just that cycling is a really good way … Continue reading →

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