Hertsmere's MP met the leader of Hertfordshire County Council to discuss the provisions of education in the borough.

Oliver Dowden met David Williams on March 9 and explained the need for a new secondary school that will serve Borehamwood, Radlett, and Bushey.

Mr Dowden says the chat was an opportunity to ensure Hertsmere gets the education resources it "needs".

He added: "With Hertsmere’s Local Plan anticipating around 400 new homes a year over the next decade, it is essential we begin planning now for the infrastructure to go with them.

"‘The county council is very much aware of this and is working closely with Hertsmere Borough Council to deliver new school places. Again, at first, this will likely mean adding new capacity to existing schools, before looking to open new schools in the medium to long term.

"Sites will need to be found for these and this is something I will be discussing with the borough council directly at my upcoming meeting on the next stage of the Local Plan update."

The meeting with Cllr Williams comes as a follow up to Mr Dowden’s meeting with Cllr Terry Douris, the county council cabinet member for education, at the end of last year.