More children across our area will be able to access a good education locally thanks to a major funding boost.

My Annual Report being delivered free to homes across our area - neither the newspaper or delivery is being paid for by the taxpayer.

The Home Office has today confirmed the recruiting targets for 42 forces in England and Wales.  It is the first stage to recruit 20,000 Police Officers over 3 years.

Usually I write my columns on the basis of a local issue, or how a national issue connects to our local community, but this month I want to address the critical national issue of leaving the European Union.

I am proud to have been a part of Boris Johnson’s campaign to be the next Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party.

Respecting our senior citizens

Our area is one of the most popular places to live and work in the whole country. Our local economy is one of the few outside of London that pays more into the Exchequer in taxes than it takes out in Government spending.

This month saw the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Operation Neptune, the Allied Forces’ landings at Normandy on D-Day, which led to the liberation of France and the defeat of the Nazis.

The most powerful and impactful things in the world can often be traced to their local roots. Behind all of the worthiest projects are dedicated people whose efforts stand invisibly behind to create something spectacular.

One of the biggest issues in South Gloucestershire at the moment is of course funding for our schools.