Oliver has criticised the decision taken by St Albans District Council to remove the Park Street Garden Village from their local plan in favour of a rail freight terminal.

Oliver has consistently fought against this terminal, which borders his Hertsmere constituency.

As I write this article, the UK’s COVID-19 alert level has reduced from four to three. This is a big moment for the country and shows that with the hard work of the British people, the government’s plan has been working.

As I write this article the coronavirus continues to dominate all aspects of local and national life.  

Like most of you I have been working from home these past few weeks, but I have been continuing to work hard as your Member of Parliament, and as a Cabinet Minister, dealing with this unprecedented crisis caused by COVID-19. 

I am writing this article just after The Chancellor has delivered his first Budget.  

I am aware that by the time it is published, events in relation to the coronavirus are likely to have moved on significantly.  

Oliver recently convened a meeting with Sullivan Buses, a local company who operate bus services in and around Hertfordshire and north London.  

I am delighted and thrilled to have been appointed as Secretary of State for the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in the recent reshuffle.

This is something I care passionately about and has real relevance to our local area.

It was an honour to be re-elected as your Member of Parliament in December. It was fantastic to speak to so many people out on the campaign trail, and thank you for placing your trust in me to be your representative again.  

Oliver Dowden has this week renewed his support for Aldenham Reservoir and maintaining it as a community asset. The pledge came after the news that the sluice gates at the reservoir have been opened by its owners, Liberty Lake Leisure Ltd, releasing water and lowering its depth by a metre.

As Parliament has been dissolved and the 2019 General Election campaign has now officially started, Oliver has launched his campaign to be re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Hertsmere.