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This week is Dementia Action Week. It is run by the Alzheimer’s Society, and it is Britain’s longest running awareness campaign. I am myself a Dementia Champion and will continue to do all I can to...

We have 44 graves here in Aldridge-Brownhills, across 5 different cemeteries, that are covered by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, and ahead of Commonwealth War Graves Week (21-28 May), I...

It was a pleasure to attend the Youth Sport Trust Reception in Parliament last week alongside the wonderful, Mr Downie, headteacher of Streetly Academy.   It was also great to meet Shaunagh Brown,...

I was delighted to join the Pelsall Carnival Committee recently for the judging of the Carnival Royalty Competition. Back with a bang after 2 missed years, Pelsall Carnival will return on Saturday...

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. Mental health problems can affect anyone and Mental Health Awareness Week is a good time to have a chat with a friend, family member or colleague. It is...

It was a pleasure to be able to attend the 10th Anniversary Service of the Ablewell Advice Centre, to hear an update on the work they do and the support they give to people right across the Walsall...

Today the Queen’s Speech set out 38 new Bills for the upcoming Parliamentary session, helping to ease the cost of living, strengthen our economy and make our streets safer for everyone. As a...

Yesterday marked the 77th Anniversary of VE Day and the liberation of Europe following more than 5-years of War. On VE Day we honour the heroism of the generation who defeated Hitler’s tyranny. Let...

It is always great to catch up with Jan Davies at Brownhills CA for an update on all the activities and events happening at the Community Association and The Lamp. The CA does such incredible work...

As we countdown to the Platinum Jubilee, I have been delighted to work with Susan Satterthwaite to create a display of wonderful Coronation and Jubilee memorabilia in Aldridge Library. You can call...