The Open University at 50

The Open University at 50

This year the Open University celebrates its 50th anniversary. As a graduate of the Open University I am extremely proud that throughout the last fifty years, they have made it their mission to open up education for all. The Open University is the largest UK academic...
St Johns Church, Walsall Wood, Summer Fayre!

St Johns Church, Walsall Wood, Summer Fayre!

After a busy week in Parliament it is always good to back at a weekend and be out and about around my constituency. With so many of our local organisations, community groups, and churches busy arranging their annual summer fairs, and festivals, there is always...
National Refill Day 2019

National Refill Day 2019

Last Wednesday I was pleased to show my support for National Refill Day when the nation was asked “Have you #GotTheBottle” to prevent plastic pollution. The campaign is part of the award-winning Refill Campaign. National Refill Day is an awareness campaign to get the...
The Green Belt Matters to Aldridge-Brownhills!

The Green Belt Matters to Aldridge-Brownhills!

Significant parts of my constituency, and many of our local communities, such as Streetly, are defined by Green Belt and precious green open spaces. Sadly, they are increasingly coming under threat. Residents in Streetly were recently alerted to a development proposal...