The new Biffa contract went live on 1 June, just 11 days after I was appointed to take on responsibility for Rubbish and Recycling across the Borough. Thankfully a lot of hard work had already been put in by many people to ensure this would be a success.
As Councillor for Business, I am proud to support the development of our new Skills and Employment Strategy, which places young people at the heart of our plans for a stronger, more inclusive local economy.
Politics - at local as well as national levels - is about choices, above all yours, but also those made by the political parties competing for your support.
This week, with the Prime Minister and his cabinet, we have seen what happens when your leadership team do not work well together.
It has been my pleasure to work with your excellent Parish Council over the past year.
Over the last few weeks, I have spoken with more than 2,000 residents of the borough on their doorsteps or in the street. They have a wide variety of views on national and local matters, but one theme kept coming up.