Both police and politicians commit to act in the interest of the communities they serve. They share many of the same goals and are grappling with many of the same issues so it is vital they work closely together.

Ananda Odissi Festival 2018 at The Higgins, Bedford.

Just for fun I had a go at radio presenting with BBC Radio Gloucestershire at the Stroud Country Show - looking forward to going live next time.

1. Tackling the scourge of plastics

Consulting on the introduction of a deposit return scheme. It will also look at other measures to increase recycling rates.

Residents of Shrewton and Tilshead have been contacting me regarding concerns of smoke from fires on Salisbury Plain Training Area.  I have been busy asking questions and please see the following response below:

Following last night's public meeting for residents in Amesbury, the following statements have been released. 

Statement from Neil Basu, National Lead for Counter Terrorism Policing in the UK: 

Celebrating a 100th anniversary is an amazing achievement, and the history of our Royal Air Force is made up of just that.

Today marks 70 years since the Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks. We will mark the contribution of the Windrush generation to British society and ensure their legacy will never be forgotten.

For those who feel the need to put me in a box - I am British Afro-Caribbean with my Dad from Jamaica and Mum from Trinidad & Tobago.  My parents came to England in the 1960s and so are from the Windrush generation.

Issues raised at Darren Henry's Councillor Advice Surgery has highlighted the need to support military veterans locally.  Wiltshire has a proud history of working with the military and supporting a positive discharge plan for those leaving the Forces and settling in to civilian life.  There is no