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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...

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...

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...

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...

Today is Family Business Friday. A fantastic opportunity to highlight some of the many enterprising local family businesses here across Aldridge-Brownhills. What better way than visiting H &...

What a great experience visiting the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity team at their new airbase and charity headquarters in Cosford! The Air Ambulance is a vital service that provides emergency...

I was delighted to be able to call in to this year's Christmas Bazaar at Aldridge Community Centre in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support. It was a fabulous event thanks to Gill and her terrific team of...

I had a great time chatting to residents and stall holders yesterday afternoon when I called into the Streetly Christmas Fayre with Cllr Keir Pedley. It was good to catch up with Streetly Flower...

Today is the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims and in the West Midlands a Service of Remembrance was held at St Martin in the Bull Ring. Road death is sudden, unnecessary and...

Thank you, Pelsall Community and Arts Centre, for inviting me to drop into your Christmas Fayre last Saturday. I had a great time, and even saw Father Christmas! As ever it's good to catch up with...