Sean Houlston Delivers Keynote Speech on the Future of Construction Monday, 17 February, 2025 Sean Houlston, Head of Membership and Digital Services at the National Federation of Builders, delivered a keynote address at the Construction Industry Training Board Skills and Training Conference, outlining the transformative impact of artificial intelligence and digital skills on the construction sector. Sean Houlston’s speech, titled The Future of Construction: Digital Skills and AI, provided... Speeches
Sean Houlston Champions Apprenticeships during National Apprenticeship Week 13th February 2025 During National Apprenticeship Week, Sean Houlston spoke to nominees and attendees at Reaseheath College’s Apprenticeship Awards, highlighting the vital role of... Speeches
Opinion: Cheshire East Labour’s Undemocratic Tax Plan 18th January 2025 Labour-led Cheshire East Council’s bid to raise council tax by an eye-watering 9.9% without a public referendum is an attack on democracy. Asking government for... Opinions
Opinion: Rural Economy Overruled... Again! 13th October 2024 Blog by Sean Houlston In my previous blog, I questioned why Cheshire East Council staff delayed the democratic decision of elected councillors to approve the... Opinions
Sean Houlston Founds Conservatives in Construction: A New Network for Industry Professionals 13th October 2024 Conservatives in Construction, a new network dedicated to advocating for the interests of the construction, building, property, and development sectors within... Local News
Opinion: We Need Urgent Change at Cheshire East 5th October 2024 Blog by Sean Houlston Labour-led Cheshire East Council is on track to miss its budget targets for a third consecutive year. This is not only disappointing but... Opinions
Opinion: How the Next Conservative Party Leader Can Support Housebuilding While Championing Conservative Values 22nd September 2024 Sean Houlston is the Founder of Conservatives in Construction, Deputy Chairman (Political) of the Congleton Conservative Association and Conservative... Opinions
Opinion: Weekend and Evening Parking Charges Will Hurt Business 1st September 2024 Blog by Sean Houlston Labour-led Cheshire East Council have opened a consultation to introduce evening and Sunday parking charges across the borough. It feels... Opinions
Opinion: The Sensible Plan for Devolution in Cheshire 11th August 2024 As discussions around devolution intensify, Cheshire must not be left behind. I am making the proposal for why a combined authority encompassing Warrington and... Opinions
Local Conservatives respond to Chancellor’s Spending Announcement 5th August 2024 In an address to the House of Commons, Labour’s Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled an audit detailing the ‘state’ of the nation's finances, revealing alleged... Local News
