Last week I was on holiday in Germany. My wife’s late father served as an officer in the British Army of the Rhine, and she was keen to return to some of the places she had visited as a teenager.
Whether it is a child walking safely to school, an older resident crossing a busy road, or someone cycling to work instead of sitting in traffic, investing in walking and cycling is about making everyday journeys easier, safer and healthier.
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.