With the Worcestershire County Council elections and all the pre-election restrictions now over, I can blog a final time. I hand over the Mayorship next Tuesday (13 May).

Seven weeks covered in several hundred words, bear with me!

I hosted a Charity Banquet for my super chosen charity, Perdiswell Young People’s Leisure Club.

A fabulous auction, hospitality and raffle prizes were donated from generous local businesses and residents. Thank you all, of which there are too many to name here.

All the entertainment was provided for free. Thank you to the accomplished Charlie Green, the talented Royal Grammar School String Quartet and the adept auctioneer Will Kerton.

Tracey Hopkins your banquet experience was invaluable. Over £7,500 was raised!

At the Guildhall I was able to host a visit for the inspiring charity Headway and open the international Bike Bus Summit.

With new beginnings I opened Building Block Two at Dines Green and B&Q at Blackpole.

At Worcester Cathedral I attended two services and one concert, the Anniversary of Worcester Regiment Drums, the Scouts St George’s Day Service and the VE Day Concert. At Cripplegate Park I attended the Qatia Day Memorial Service.

With visits, I enjoyed time locally with the residents of Francis Court and further afield with the residents of Welland Care Centre which included my now late mum.

For law, I had the privilege of sitting at Crown Court alongside Judge James Burbidge and had lunch with the judges.

For sport I attended the Pitchcroft Park Run, and in the theatre the WODS (Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Youth Society) matinee performance of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.

For education, I enjoyed the Junior Youth Speaks event at Hollymount School

The final highlight, I attended the Royal Garden Party with consort Andy Lee.  The grounds of Buckingham Palace are stunning.

The King and Queen were in attendance. The hospitality was second to none.