  Have been stupidly busy this week. A colleague was attacked at the weekend, so it's been pretty horrific for her to cope with and as there's only the three of us, when one's away the others really feel it!
Had to deal with some of our most challenging clients yesterday. Obviously, I can't go into details, but one was a 'regular' who spends most of her waking life abusing and harrassing NHS staff throughout the UK. The other involved dealing with the alleged purpetrator of some of the most disgusting abuse I've heard of.
Difficult stuff-I greatly valued the kind and professional support (and end-of-the-day hug! ) of my new officer, Lindie. Got a lot to do this weekend as it's the last one before the election. Am pleased with the friendly reception I've been getting - just hope that translates into votes! Am taking on the local independent group that run Elmbridge Borough Council. They have focused on hampering development (wasting many thousands on wasteful appeals that they have lost) and seem to be divorced from reality (they're planning to move Walton's swimming pool from the town centre to within spitting distance of an existing, modern pool and away from decent public transport links - utterly gobsmaking).
Have also got lots going on with the Gate Court Residents Group that I'm Chairman of. We've got major landscaping and CCTV projects planned, requiring a huge amount of work and consultation. Will be very glad to see these schemes get off the ground and give a much-needed boost to local spirits. Looking forward to getting a bit more time back and getting on top of my workload(s!)... think I might just have tempted fate! 
