I wanted to reach out as a dedicated follower of your work and someone deeply interested in local politics. I must share my disappointment regarding the lack of coverage of the Norland by-election on your blog.
I am really surprised and upset that you claim to judge each councillor on their merits yet have said nothing about the outstanding Monica Press. Are you being partisan?
Over the years, there have been both effective and ineffective councillors from all political sides in RBKC.
Exemplary councillors widely known and respected all over the borough include Sof McVeigh, Linda Wade, Sarah Addenbrooke, David Lindsay Cem Kemahli, Ian Henderson and Monica Press.
There are many others. I won't speak too much about the bad, but one of the worst was Mr Invisible Graham whom most residents had never heard or let alone met.
As a lifelong Conservative, I'm deeply disappointed to see that in recent times the local Conservative Association has been taking us Norland residents and our votes for granted, so I have come to mind that it is time for a change.
That view has only been reinforced after learning that the Labour Party have selected former councillor Monica Press for the Norland candidacy.
Mrs Press was an outstanding local councillor and she impressed me on the doorstep with her knowledge, experience and willingness to take on challenging work, especially on housing.
By contrast, the local Conservative Association has selected a candidate who doesn't appear to wish to discuss much with residents other than what her favourite biscuit is.
Very disappointedly,One-time Tory