Tea in the Parlour with the Mayor of Walsall

Tea in the Parlour with the Mayor of Walsall

A massive thank you to Mayor of Walsall Cllr Chris Towe and Mayoress Louisa Hughes for inviting me to the Mayor’s Parlour last week. It was fascinating to learn more about the history of the Mayoral role and the Mayor’s Parlour, as well as the history of the...
Campaign Success banning zombie knives and machetes

Campaign Success banning zombie knives and machetes

In the Summer the Government made the welcome announcement on banning zombie knives, and machetes, and doubling the sentences for supplying a knife to an under-18 year old and for possessing a knife with an intent to cause harm. I raised this in Parliament last week...
A festive weekend as we near the beginning of December

A festive weekend as we near the beginning of December

As we near the beginning of December for many it’s time to think about Christmas. Out and about over the weekend it was good to see so many of our churches and communities come together at Christmas Fayres. I was able to pop in to St Marks Church, Aldridge Parish...
Leaseholder Reform Bill

Leaseholder Reform Bill

Many residents have been in contact with me regarding leasehold matters. This can be a daunting experience, with complex legalities and technicalities to navigate. – One of the most common issues that residents face is the high cost of service charges, which can...
Post Office Drop and Collect comes to Clayhanger

Post Office Drop and Collect comes to Clayhanger

It’s always great to see local businesses working together to provide convenient services for customers, especially for a growing market. I was therefore keen to see for myself the new Post Office Drop and Collect system at the Co-op in Clayhanger. This system...