The new Labour / Lib Dem Council have published their proposals for the new Local Plan. The Local Plan will help shape development in Hertsmere over the next two decades.

The Labour-Liberal Democrat Coalition Council in Hertsmere have recently agreed to implement new parking charges at Kemp Place Car Park in Bushey and Newberries Car Park, Radlett.

Today marks International Women’s Day.

Oliver has today welcomed the news that the creative industries will receive a package of over £1 billion in additional tax relief over the next five years.

Oliver recently met with residents of The Meadway, Cuffley to discuss a planning application which proposes to erect 73 residential units on the land north of the Meadway.

I was very pleased to see the Labour-Liberal Democrat Coalition administration have listened to residents and have withdrawn their decision to charge residents for their green bin collection.

Oliver Dowden was recently invited to St Albans School to speak with their sixth form politics students, many of whom are constituents.

Oliver was welcomed by Headmaster, Jonathan Gillespie and Head of Politics, Alex Alcoe.

Oliver Dowden recently visited Belhaven Court on Leeming Road in Borehamwood.

Oliver received a tour of the newly refurbished block by Clarion Housing and met with residents.

This week, the Housing Secretary announced the next step in the Government’s long-term plan for housing, announcing a package of measures to ensure more homes are built where they are needed most – in our inner cities – helping to protect the Green Belt and countryside.

Oliver recently met with the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service following an inspection report on the Hertfordshire area partnership.