Consultation on new Planning Rules is now Open

The Government have published a Parliamentary White Paper containing proposals for wide ranging reform of the planning policy framework. These proposals will direct how planning proposals and development are managed in our local communities for many years to come. The...
Self-Employed Income Support Scheme Round 2 Now Open

Self-Employed Income Support Scheme Round 2 Now Open

Millions of self-employed people whose livelihoods have been affected by coronavirus are now able to claim a second payment of up to £6,570 as the government continues to help drive the UK’s recovery. The second stage of the Self Employment Income Support Scheme...
Catching Up with Castings

Catching Up with Castings

Whilst it has not been possible to undertake some business visits because of Covid-19 restrictions I have regularly kept in touch with a number of our employers via Zoom, Teams and Telephone. It was good to catch up with Chief Executive Adam Vicary of Castings PLC at...
Thanks to Dunton Environmental

Thanks to Dunton Environmental

Last year I was pleased to open Dunton Environmental’s new headquarters in Aldridge. Dunton are playing a major role in helping to remediate brownfield sites for development, and so it was good to catch up with Neil, Lara and Tony recently to hear about their on-going...
Eat Out To Help Out!

Eat Out To Help Out!

This is the last full week of the Government’s ‘Eat Out -To Help Out’ Scheme. The scheme has been extremely well received and supported across my Aldridge-Brownhills constituency. So why don’t you take advantage today, tomorrow and Wednesday to help support our local...