The spectre of potholes along our roads is becoming an all too familiar encounter for us all. The recent spate of storms, before, during and after Christmas has wreaked havoc across Wiltshire and we are all having to weave our way around the County.
Almost a month to the day since Marlborough suffered the worst floods in living memory, I was delighted to see the spirit of recovery in full swing despite yet another rainy, grey day this week.
I was delighted to see the BBC report that Wiltshire Council's proactive approach to areas including adult social services, children's services and renewable energy have put them in a far better financial position than other local authorities.
Danny Kruger, MP for Devizes, and 56 other MPs have today written a joint letter to Nikhil Rathi, Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), urging him to change the rules around banking hubs, in a bid to unlock more for customers to access.
Last month I invited those with suggestions and experiences of the social care system, to submit to the enquiry being led by the Public Accounts Committee in Parliament. I have had a number of very insightful responses which I have sent in to the Committee.
Last week was difficult, as I voted against the Government a number of times, initially in favour of amendments to the Safety of Rwanda Bill, and then - when all the amendments were rejected - against the Third Reading of the Bill itself.
The floodwaters are down around Marlborough. On Friday I popped in on Val Compton (mentioned last week) in her house on the river. She has the carpet out and between the floorboards you can see the mud 6 inches below, whence rose the groundwater on 5 January.
Last Summer, residents of Little Cheverell were left without internet and phone access for more than three weeks after damage caused by a falling tree.
