Residents will know that for a long time now, I have fought to protect the green space on the Churwell and Morley border, Lane Side Farm. 

I often take the opportunity of this regular column in our local newspaper to praise the community spirit and pride in our home that Morley and the surrounding areas has. 

Last year, a number of stall holders in Morley Market contacted me about the financial difficulties faced by the company that owned the Market itself, Town and Country Markets.

I have learned of the recent agreement reached between the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) and Amazon Business for a five-years digital marketplace contract. This is fantastic news for all the workers and the clients of YPO and takes the company in a different dimension.

Great to visit The Rodillian Academy and plant a tree for the Queen' Commonwealth Canopy with students today.

Good to hear also about their resilience programs, everyone said the hardest task was the most rewarding and fun!

Had a very informative meeting with the head of the South West Yorkshire NHS Trust today, good to pass on resident's comments and discuss improvements. Also visited the Fieldhead Mental Health Museum- thanks to Ash for showing me all the exhibits & great work they have planned!

Really enjoyed my Memory Cafe today in Outwood. Great turnout and fantastic spirit- We had a great time chatting and even sang some songs! My next Memory Cafe will be June 21st, hope to see you there.

Great to visit Woodkirk Academy again today to meet students who have set up schemes to help combat stress and mental health issues. This week is Mental Health Awareness Week & it was inspiring to hear about the good work they have done during this exam season.

Great to meet with network rail representatives this morning at Morley station to discuss improvements to the station and routes. Better transport is an important part of My Plan for our local area & I will continue to push for improvements for Morley & Outwood!

Fantastic night with Esther McVey in Morley. Thank you Esther! Thanks to my team for once again putting on such a great evening and to everyone who came to speak to myself and Esther about the future of our country. Social Mobility & Brexit are the key to the future!