October appointments have included visits to charities, to courts of different sorts, Awards ceremonies and Justice Services. I started the month with a visit to Purcell School of Music, whose brass players will perform at my Justice Service. We are lucky to have this amazing school in Hertfordshire, where entry is based on musical ability and potential and students come from all over the world to attend. Nicky and I were treated to an amazing lunch time concert. I learnt a

I travelled to the furthest south west corner of Hertfordshire to spend a lovely day in Three Rivers with Chair Paula Hiscocks. We started by meeting Interim Chief Executive David Hill and Head of Community Partnerships Andy Stovold. Andy gave a presentation on how Three Rivers works in partnership to prevent crime and help the vulnerable. He was frank about the county wide problems of gangs and county lines, exploitation, domestic abuse, hate crime and anti-social behaviour