I’ve been overwhelmed by the amazing work going on in our local community over the last few difficult months. Like many people, I found the first days and weeks of lockdown a challenge, as we had to adapt our business from face to face appointments to working from home and video calls with clients, but seeing local people working to help and support each other has really been a boost.

So I wanted to show my appreciation and reward those local heroes who have lifted all our spirits recently and I need your help to make sure we capture those most deserving of recognition.

Please nominate those who you consider to be local heroes based on their community efforts in Balsall Common over the last few months. This could be volunteering, adaptations to business, providing useful services, sharing helpful information or something else that has benefited the Balsall Common community. You tell us what makes the person you are nominating deserving.