These are different and difficult times for all of us as we have all had to change the way we live and work – myself included. I’m working hard to continue to support and serve constituents and finding new ways to reach out to residents in this unprecedented period. Through my weekly Leader Column, social media and writing out directly to residents, and now with this new website where you’ll be able to find the latest updates as well as number of useful guides I have pulled together.

I want to thank everyone who has played their part in following the necessary stay-at-home restrictions to help tackle the spread of coronavirus.

And thank you to all of our frontline, key workers and community champions going above and beyond, day in and day out. From our amazing NHS and care sector staff, to our shop keepers, posties, delivery drivers, council workers, police and firefighters – everyone keeping us going and taking care of us.

We’re also seeing individuals and community groups coming together to support one another as well as the more vulnerable in our communities, alongside the many local businesses who are diversifying and are reaching out to support residents.

Thank you. Diolch.