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It was great to join the team at The Heart Centre in Walton on Saturday morning. The Heart re-opened last week as part of the latest careful easing of lockdown measures, and I went to see the work that’s been done to make the centre COVID-19 secure.

For many of our local shops, yesterday marked the first time that they have been able to welcome customers since the lockdown measures came into force in March.

Coronavirus is the biggest challenge that we have faced as a country in decades – and as we saw in last week’s GDP figures, it is having a serious impact on the UK economy. Throughout this difficult time, the government’s priority has been to support people, families and businesses.

I know that many Elmbridge residents experienced disruption during the strikes on South Western Railway (SWR) in December.

Today, I volunteered with Elmbridge Rentstart, a local charity which houses and supports the homeless, newly-housed and vulnerable in our communities.

Carers Week is an opportunity to say thank you to all the unpaid carers – in Elmbridge and across the country – who show such dedication in looking after their loved ones.

This Volunteers’ Week, I want to say a special thank you to everyone in Elmbridge who has gone the extra mile to support our community in recent months.

It was great to hear that Heathside Walton school received planning permission from Elmbridge Borough Council’s Planning Committee last night.

I was encouraged to hear that the government has allocated Surrey £8.5m from a new emergency active travel fund, to invest in cycling and walking facilities.

The Coronavirus pandemic has been a very challenging time for businesses in Elmbridge. There is a range of government support available, and a useful online tool, here, to identify what you or your business may be eligible for.