THANK GOODNESS that's all over fighting an election was the most tiring thing I have ever done in my life. It is unbelievable how exhausted you can get. I am still feeling the after-effects. Having said that, bring on the next one. Thank you to everybody who came to West Bromwich West and supported me I didn't realise I had such good friends. Thank you again.

THE CROSSING is a constant source of delight to me. It is so well used and appreciated by the residents. I am so glad we battled endlessly on that one. The next thing we have to sort out is the roundabout at the bottom of Rectory Hill what a nightmare it is. I avoid it whenever I can these days. If you are having a problem with it, let me know, or is it just me?

ANY EVENTS going on? If you want some free publicity, then you know who to contact. I'm back, I'm refreshed and I'm raring to go.