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Feedback: 27 January 2026

Feedback report: 15 January 2026

In this blog, Councillor Dr Wendy Taylor MBE reflects on the landmark Tobacco and Vapes Act and what it means for local government and public health.

Update on the situation with the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) Coroners, which as you will recall the Coroners Society of England and Wales (CSEW) withdrew from in March 2025.

I strive to be open and authentic, demonstrating that embracing one’s differences is possible, despite significant challenges.

The thing that most makes my heart fill with happiness is the moment a local resident says thank you.

If young girls can see someone like me – from a working-class background and a home where domestic abuse was prevalent – now thriving in a public role, I hope it may inspire them.