I am proud of how far we have come since I became Mayor in 2008.

We are streamlining the planning system and protecting countryside.

In Government, we still feel the passion and energy of opposition.

The Conservative share of the vote is up on the 2007 elections.

The Chancellor delivered an historic and pivotal budget.

Unnecessary or avoidable claims will be deterred under our proposals.

Churchill described AV as ‘the worst of all possible plans’.

We’re breaking down the barriers to growth and driving prosperity.

Every aspect of council business is open to scrutiny.

History was made – but for all the wrong reasons.