Eleanor Besley
Eleanor writes for Left Foot Forward on planning and transport issues. She is a policy adviser at Sustrans, a leading UK charity that enables people to travel by foot, bike or public transport for more of their journeys; Sustrans works with families, communities, policy-makers and partner organisations so that people are able to choose healthier, cleaner and cheaper journeys, with better places and spaces to move through and live in.
Legal aid: The gravy train is still on track
Eleanor Besley asks why Kenneth Clarke’s proposals for legal aid have not resulted in more public outrage?
Policies which prioritise car transport will increase inequality
As the government unveils more proposals to "end the war on the motorist", is a healthy dose of cynicism required to see through all the smoke and mirrors?
Localism Bill could pave the way to higher levels of inequality
Without significant amendment, the Neighbourhood Planning section of the Bill could pave the way to higher levels of inequality between and across communities.
What’s become of the fair fuel stabiliser?
Looking at petrol pricing, Eleanor Besley asks what has happened to the Conservatives' pre-election promise of a fair fuel stabiliser.