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It was a pleasure to attend the Purposeful Active Living Charity Launch event at Aldridge Community Centre this week.  Purposeful Active Living offers physical activity classes throughout the Black...

Thank you to Brownhills/Oak Park CA Bowls Club for inviting me to visit and for letting me have a go at Crown Green Bowling - a first for me!   I have to say I really enjoyed it - though clearly...

I am always happy to bang the drum for our local farmers and British farming,  and to showcase significant contribution it makes to the economy, job creation, environmental sustainability, and...

Today I will vote to save the Winter Fuel Payment.    

Today marks Emergency Services Day, commonly referred to as #999Day.  Across Aldridge-Brownhills we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the 2 million individuals working and volunteering within the...

Today we remember the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, whose extensive public service and exceptional leadership will always be cherished and honoured.  #GodSaveTheKing 

I have longed campaigned on the issue of knife crime. Too many lives have been lost. Too many families and too many communities left devastated.   From 24th September 2024 it will be illegal to own...

I had a lovely time last Saturday when I dropped in to the coffee morning at Daffodils Community Garden and Allotments for a cuppa and catch up. The sun was shining, and it was a real joy to be...

I am pleased that the Pet Abduction Act has been enacted. Focusing on dogs and cats, the Act can include other animals like ferrets if necessary in the future. Knowing the interest residents have...