I would like to thank all the residents of Epping Hemnall who showed their confidence in me and re-elected me to be their district councillor with a majority of 602.

Cherry McCredie, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common, also thanks all those who voted for her. She missed out on winning by just 33 votes.

We will continue to campaign for a sports centre in Epping.

Many people have told us how important the sports centre is to them, and as Epping has been the fastest-growing town in Epping Forest and is set to grow bigger, residents need an easily accessible sports centre.

We need a clear timetable and changes to the Local Plan to help make this happen.

Janet Whitehouse Liberal Democrat councillor for Epping Hemnall