Oliver  is launching a local competition for the design of his Christmas cards this year!

The competition is for all children of primary school age who live in Hertsmere, and the winning four designs will receive 100 copies of their own card and a prize.

Oliver has called on local people from across Hertsmere to make their voices heard and contribute to the updated Local Plan that will shape development in the area over the next two decades.

Oliver has today called for St Albans Council to think again over the site of the proposed Radlett rail freight terminal and allow it to be considered for much needed housing instead.

Oliver has welcomed the news that from next year the Government will be increasing funding for state schools across the Borough. The news came following the publication of the new National Funding Formula by the Department for Education.

Oliver on Saturday opened the new Radley Care Home in Borehamwood.

The home has recently undergone a thorough refurbishment and Mr Dowden was joined at the ceremony by a number of residents, new staff and local councillors.

Oliver has been re-elected as the Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for British Jews at the group’s annual meeting.

The All Party Parliamentary Group on British Jews aims to broaden and deepen connections between Parliament and the UK Jewish community.

Oliver last month visited the Barclays bank in Borehamwood to meet with staff and hear about the work of the branch.

Speaking after the visit Oliver said: ‘It was very interesting to meet with the staff from Barclays on Shenley Road last week.

Oliver recently met one of Bushey’s oldest residents, Mrs Betty Bennell, to wish her a happy 100th birthday. Betty has lived in the same house on Pine Grove since it was built and is the only original resident still left on the street.

Oliver has met with the Transport Secretary, the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP, to press for an update on the progress of work to deliver contactless Oyster technology to Radlett and Potters Bar stations.

Responding to news that the High Court have rejected St Albans Council’s appeal against the decision of the Planning Inspector to throw out their draft local plan, Oliver has urged the Council to use the opportunity to undertake a full review of the green belt so that all sites, including the Rad