I hope you are having a great summer.  As I write this at the start of June its not yet clear when restrictions will end and if foreign holidays without having to self-isolate on return will be possible (I for one certainly hope so after the year and a half we’ve all had), but being able to once again see friends and family (almost) like we did before has been fantastic.  Thank you to everyone involved in the vaccination programme – as well as everyone who has received the vaccine – for getting us this far.       

Please find attached a link to the Work + scheme for more information on the programme: New scheme launches to boost skills, training and employment | Leicestershire County Council

On Thursday 6^th May County Council elections took place and I am very honoured to have been re-elected to serve as your County Councillor for a further four years.  Thank you very much to everyone who supported me and I look forward to continuing my work for all residents in the years ahead. The other vote which took place on the 6^th May was for Leicestershire’s Police & Crime Commissioner and that was won by the Conservative candidate Rupert Matthews.  I’ve known Rupert for many years and believe he’ll do a great job with a focus on rural policing, I look forward to working with him on the policing issues which matter most to Rearsby.