I had the pleasure of officially opening a state-of-the-art third generation (3G) artificial grass pitch (AGP) for Moulton FC recently.

The proposed local government reform submission papers are now live.

As you may be aware the new Chief Constable has now taken up his role with Northamptonshire Police. His first week in post has been busy and has shown how he will bring fresh energy and perspective to the role.

Mr James Brokenshire MP, Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) recently wrote to inform me of the launch of a pilot of the Right to Buy scheme for Housing Association tenants in the Midlands. Please see the attached PDF.

Across England in recent years, improvements have been made to stroke services to ensure better outcomes for patients through timely access to safe, high quality treatment and rehabilitation – ensuring the best chances of a full recovery. This includes Northamptonshire.

I am calling on all small shopkeepers to enter the Best Small Shops Competition, celebrating the creativity of small shops and the central role they play in the local community.

I would encourage all good causes in 'Daventry' to apply for a share of a funding pot worth over £3 million that has been raised by players of People's Postcode Lottery to support projects helping local people.

Be safe in the sun this summer:

Free information and support on sun safety and cancer coming to Northamptonshire

East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) is developing a new vision, which will set out a number of long-term ambitions for us to achieve over the next five years and beyond.

Northamptonshire Police have launched a new crackdown on serious and organised crime.

Robustly tackling those people involved in gang and drug related crimes will be Northamptonshire Police’s primary focus this summer.