It has been such a tough time for the travel industry over the past 18 months, and so it was really pleasing to see such vast changes to international travel this week.
Wells MP James Heappey welcomed newly-elected Police and Crime Commissioner Mark Shelford to the city, to discuss policing priorities in the constituency.
Wells MP James Heappey met with Devon and Somerset's Chief Fire Officer Lee Howell, to discuss the fire services in Somerset - and some of the challenges they are facing, as well as the innovative ways it is becoming more efficient.
With the summer very much upon us now, I hope that the rate of the vaccine rollout and the success so far of easing restrictions has been reassuring for businesses and for those wanting to get away.
The Olympics began this week and have been such a joy for so many after a tumultuous 18 months and of course the year-long delay to the Games in Tokyo.
I am writing this column just a few days after the relaxation of Covid restrictions. I know to some it seems normality had returned day-to-day but the easing of social distancing regulations, and not to mention reopening of certain sectors of the economy, is crucial for some businesses.
James Heappey met with Avon and Somerset's Superintendent Richard Turner, alongside Chief Inspector Justin French and Inspector Elaine Costanza to discuss a range of issues in the Wells Constituency.
While I have spoken many times about my desire to write a column about something else other than Covid-19, I hope that this reads as one of the more positive ones of the past 18 months.
