Stourbridge News Column Thursday, 9 May, 2024 I was disappointed to see Andy Street lose the West Midlands mayor election, especially by such a narrow margin. I believe he had done an excellent job and he had been supportive of Stourbridge in its regeneration plans and those of Lye too, plus my campaign for a Stourbridge Dasher rail service to Brierley Hill. I congratulate the new mayor on his win. This is how our democracy works and I look... Articles
Stourbridge News Column 20th July 2023 The tragic death of a 16-year-old who was fatally stabbed in Stourbridge at the weekend has rightly concerned residents. It appears it was an isolated incident... Local News
Camphill Village Trust Coffee Morning 15th July 2023 At the weekend I popped into Camphill Village Trust’s coffee morning and cake sale on Saturday in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Paul Grainger from the trust... Local News
Black Country Day 14th July 2023 I celebrated Black Country Day with fellow Black Country MPs, and it was brilliant that the Prime Minister wanted to join in. In the photos are me and fellow... Local News
Glasshouse College Graduation 14th July 2023 I visited Glasshouse College as a guest at its leavers’ ceremony along with Deputy Mayor Pete Lee. The college educates children and young people with special... Local News
Talbot Hotel Visit 13th July 2023 I was given a personal tour of the refurbished Talbot Hotel ahead of its grand reopening at the end of July. Manager Catherine Growcott kindly showed me around... Local News
Westminster Dog of the Year 11th July 2023 I have entered my cocker spaniel Sid into this year’s Westminster Dog of the Year competition. Covid and the Queen’s death has thwarted Sid from entering in the... Westminster News
Changes to ticket offices at train stations 10th July 2023 Changes are being proposed for ticket offices at train stations. There is a consultation for the proposed changes to the WMCA network. Please do have your say... Local News
Amblecote Party in the Park 8th July 2023 It was lovely to attend the Amblecote Party in the Park, which was organised by the three brilliant councillors, Kamran, Paul, and Pete. There were lots of... Local News
International Trade Minister visits Andy Freight 7th July 2023 International Trade Minister Nigel Huddleston and I visited Andy Freight in Lye to meet with the owner Andy Pountney. We talked with Andy about his £1.8 million... Local News