Guide Dogs Open Doors event in Parliament

Guide Dogs Open Doors event in Parliament

I was delighted to attend the recent Guide Dogs Open Doors event in Parliament.   I was shocked to learn that over 80% of guide dog owners have been refused access to a business or service because of their guide dog.   Quite clearly access refusals can be debilitating...

Support for Local Community Groups!

I am encouraging local community groups across Aldridge-Brownhills to apply for funding from the latest round of the £150 million Community Ownership Fund.  The Government has announced that even more community projects will be able to apply for funding to take over...
2023 Summer Reading Challenge

2023 Summer Reading Challenge

It is great to once again be supporting the annual Summer Reading Challenge. This summer, children aged 4-11 can visit their local library to get involved with the Summer Reading Challenge, this year themed around the power of play, sport and games. The Summer Reading...
Oakenhayes Garden Open Day Pelsall

Oakenhayes Garden Open Day Pelsall

A wonderful afternoon, in a stunning garden, meeting with friends, new and old! It was a real joy to spend last Saturday at Oakenhayes Garden Open Day.  The garden has undergone a complete transformation in recent years, including the planting of trees, the creation...
A Major Step Forward for Aldridge Station

A Major Step Forward for Aldridge Station

I am absolutely delighted that the Department for Transport has given the conditional approval to start the work on an outline business case to build and open a train station in Aldridge. Since first being elected in 2015 I have been campaigning to reinstate the...