I have written occasionally in the past about the increase in Conservative councillors in Stoke-on-Trent, and although our recent gains in the local elections are definitely worthy of note, I think the how and why are probably more interesting.
Along with my colleague Dan Jellyman, who recently had this blog published on the Conservative Home website, talking about what we believe are the three fundamental principles of growing an urban association and gaining councillors. There are no silver bullets beyond hard work - but as we can testify, the results are definitely worth it!