I know many residents are increasingly anxious and concerned about the burden being put on our greenbelt land by development pressures. This includes contentious planned developments such as on the land at Shenley Hill, Woodcock Hill Village Green, Letchmore Heath and Horses’ Field.

This week Oliver joined commemorations marking Holocaust Memorial Day.

This included signing the Holocaust Educational Trust’s book of commitment to remember the lives of 6 million Jewish people who were killed during the Second World War.

Oliver recently visited Haberdashers' Boys' Schools.

Oliver was met with Executive Principal, Gus Lock, and COO, Robb Dunn.

He was then joined by sixth form students, Jack Harris and Gavriella Epstein-Lightman.

Oliver has today welcomed the announcement that investment firm, Axa have acquired Elstree Studios.

The acquisition of the site is due to be completed by early next year and will represent their first investment into the UK’s TV and Film industry.

What have you learned from 2023 that you're bringing into 2024? 

Campaigning for improved local medical facilities and hospitals serving Bushey/ Radlett remains one of my top priorities. Having worked closely with the local NHS as MP for Hertsmere, I know how important its services and improving its services are to the local community.

As we approach Christmas, I wanted to update you on my work in my latest End of Term Report.

End of Term Report - Christmas 2023

I hope this will be of interest and as always, if there are any issues you would like to bring to my attention, do not hesitate to get in touch.

The Member of Parliament for Hertsmere, Oliver Dowden recently paid another visit to Watford General Hospital to meet with Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Coats and Chief Operating Officer, Mary Bhatti.

Oliver has welcomed the government’s decision to introduce new protections against building on green belt land.

Oliver recently met with Hertsmere’s Chief Inspector, Mark Bilsdon.

Oliver convened a meeting with Chief Inspector Mark Bilsdon to discuss local policing across Hertsmere.