I know how strongly people want Oyster extended to Potters Bar.

It was a pleasure to attend this year’s My Local Heroes awards at the Grove Hotel in Watford, organised as readers will know by MyNews magazine.

It is the time of year again when families across our area are finding out which schools their children will be going to in September. I know from experience with my own how stressful school allocations can be because we all want to give our children the very best start in life.

While Brexit continues to dominate the national headlines, it’s crucial to remember that there are so many other issues and challenges facing our country.

I am delighted that the appallingly disruptive road works on Harper Lane have been suspended after my campaign alongside residents and local councillors.

I was appalled by the anti-Semitic graffiti that was recently drawn near the united synagogue in Shenley. Acts like this are utterly unacceptable and remind us why we must show zero tolerance towards religious discrimination and demonisation.

After a long campaign, with many ups and downs, I am delighted that the Government have announced that Oyster will be extended to Radlett this year.

As readers will already know, the Borough Council are currently in the process of updating Hertsmere’s Local Plan, the document that will shape development in our area for the next few decades.

I know how angry people are over the unauthorised traveller incursions our community has faced this year. I saw the consequences first hand when I visited the areas affected with the Leader of the Council, Morris Bright.

I know what an anxious time it’s been over the past few months for the Jewish community.