WorkWell pilot scheme Thursday, 9 May, 2024 I welcomed a new pilot scheme in the Black Country to help people with health conditions back to work. The NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board, alongside local job centres, has been selected as one of 15 areas across England to take part in the £65 million WorkWell pilot. The new service will for the first time integrate health and work advice at the local level to get people back into work... Local News
Classic car event 7th May 2024 I attended the Worcestershire County Boundary Classic Car Tour at the weekend and got the chance to judge my favourite car. The annual charity event organised... Local News
Stourbridge News Column 25th April 2024 The Rwanda Bill was passed in parliament this week after a late night sitting of what is called ‘ping pong’ between the House of Commons and Lords. We need to... Articles
Charity Walk for the Guide Dogs 24th April 2024 I praised the ladies from Scratch Nail and Beauty Salon after they raised £1580 in aid of the Guide Dogs charity by walking a half marathon. Me and my dog Sid... Local News
Stourbridge News Column 11th April 2024 The latest rollout of free childcare hours happened this month with 15 hours now available for working parents of two-year-olds in Stourbridge. This is part of... Articles
NHS Parliamentary Awards 28th March 2024 I am asking local people to suggest nominations for this year’s NHS Parliamentary Awards that honours staff who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. The... Local News
Stourbridge News Column 28th March 2024 Wonderful news for Stourbridge last week when it was finally announced we are to have a new police town centre police base and response team following a long... Local News
First knife crime assembly 19th March 2024 I joined with local campaigners at the first ever knife crime prevention assembly at Pedmore High School. I vowed to work with schools and the campaigners to... Local News
Telegraph pole installations and brsk 18th March 2024 I have welcomed government plans to issue new guidance limiting telegraph broadband pole installation following concern from residents across the town. I had... Local News
Visiting New Italian Restaurant Gusto Di Italia 18th March 2024 I tucked into a pizza on a visit to one of the town’s newest restaurants. I went to Gusto Di Italia at the top end of Stourbridge High Street to meet the owners... Local News