Elected Mayor discussions, ridiculous post office closure proposals, developments towards City Regions, capital building investment/refurbishment and school places reviews for primary and high schools … its only Wednesday! Tomorrow is a Litter Scrutiny sub-group to explore how we can stop people dumping, littering as well as get dog-owners to be more responsible about doggie doohs.

Close to our home a few nights ago, a neighbour disturbed his late night burglar and was very seriously assaulted. I hope he recovers and can come home from hospital soon. Being hurt in your own home by an unwelcome predator is both a very nasty invasion of your privacy and personal feelings of safety and security and worryingly, on the increase.