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Applications open for community defibrillators

I am urging local groups to apply for a new £1 million fund offering grants for new defibrillators in communities.

Applications are now open for the Community Automated External Defibrillators (AED) fund.

Stourbridge News Column

Brexit is done, finished, all over. We left following a referendum where the majority of the population said it wanted to leave.

There was a lot of talk, it was divisive, but we left the EU and that’s democracy for you.

Talkin' Tables at the Elton Centre

I visited Talkin’ Tables at The Elton Centre on Monday to celebrate the national charity’s first birthday in the town.

The initiative aims to tackle loneliness through people coming along for a chat and food and drink.

Hormone Pregnancy Tests

I have raised the plight of a constituent’s daughter during a parliamentary debate about the use of a pregnancy test drug that could have caused disabilities in unborn babies.

Speaking in a debate last week, I told MPs about Beccy Ilkes, whose mother Helen is from Stourbridge.

Stourbridge News Column

There have been some major wins for Stourbridge residents when it comes to protecting green spaces and improving quality of life.

First and foremost, Corbett Meadow is now safe from housing development and this is terrific news.

Great British Insulation Scheme

I want local households to check if they are eligible for a new £1 billion government fund designed to cut annual energy bills by up to £400.

Visiting Birmingham Airport

I have been given a tour and briefing at one of the West Midlands’ biggest employers – Birmingham International Airport.

I met with aviation director Tom Screen who showed me around and gave a presentation about the airport and its direction of travel.

Mary Stevens Hospice Summer Fayre

I helped out at the Mary Stevens Summer Fayre at the weekend when I judged the ever-popular dog show.

Categories up for grabs included: My Dog’s Got Talent, Best paw shaker, Waggiest Tail, Best Rescue, Loveliest Lady and Fabulous Fella.

Stourbridge News Column

I’m getting quite frustrated over delays in announcing the new police base in Stourbridge following the unpopular closure of the station back in 2017.