Stourbridge News Column Thursday, 11 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 an up to £8 billion investment by the government over the next few years in helping families pay for the cost of childcare and help parents back in work if they choose. We have vacancies in the economy and parents not being able to afford... Articles
Second Knife Crime Summit 27th February 2024 I will work to make Stourbridge become a knife free zone following my second summit on the issue attended by schools and organisations earlier this month. The... Local News
Fraud and scams 23rd February 2024 I am supporting a new government campaign to raise public awareness of fraud and scams in the real and online worlds. The government launched the ‘Stop! Think... Local News
Stourbridge News Column 15th February 2024 The plan to merge the roles of West Midlands Mayor and the region’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) have moved a step closer and it is something I support... Articles
Knife bins at Team Pumpkin gym 12th February 2024 I visited Team Pumpkin boxing gym in Brierley Hill to see the recently installed police knife bin outside the building. I am working with local groups and... Local News
Cancelling unfair parking charges 12th February 2024 I met up with a Wollaston couple who have had their £100 parking ticket cancelled after I intervened on their behalf. I am warning people to seek advice if they... Local News
Zach's Law - Meeting the PM 9th February 2024 I met with Zach Eagling in parliament this week after a law bearing his name went live following a campaign to stop internet abuse by me and colleagues. Me and... Westminster News
Stourbridge News Column 1st February 2024 A big change is happening healthcare wise from 31st January with the launch of Pharmacy First. This means people can go to the chemist to be treated for common... Articles
Farewell to Rev Simon Falshaw 31st January 2024 I said goodbye to one of Lye’s longest serving Christian leaders at the weekend when Simon Falshaw conducted his last service after Christ Church in the town... Local News
Team Pumpkin Boxing Gym at Merry Hill 30th January 2024 I popped into Merry Hill Shopping Centre on Saturday to support the Team Pumpkin boxing gym. The gym from Brierley Hill set up a boxing ring in the centre of... Local News