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Today was the Apprenticeship Jobs Fair day at #Brownhills Jobcentre on the High Street. It was good to see so many young people signing up to apprenticeships across Aldridge-Brownhills and the wider...

It was great to join Rotarians from Aldridge and Darlaston on Saturday at The Swag, helping at the Sailing Day organised by Aldridge Sailing Club. The Club firmly believe that sailing is a sport...

I was delighted to meet with local businesses for a business breakfast this morning, kindly hosted by Dunton Environmental Ltd. We heard from Mayor Andy Street, who answered questions on energy,...

It was great to hear from many Aldridge-Brownhills charities and other local community groups this morning and learn more about how to apply for future funding through People’s Postcode Lottery...

Today is #BackBritishFarmingDay, and an opportunity to highlight the importance of farming to communities and the economy. Across the country, and locally, British Farmers grow and produce some of...

Good to visit Shire Oak Quarry at the weekend and hear about the local minerals, waste, construction, and haulage industries. It was interesting to also learn more about how the quarry supports...

Incredibly disappointed to hear that Brownhills Wilko store is closing on Tuesday 12th September, losing 15 local employees. I will be in contact with the Council and our local Job Centre to ensure...

I was delighted to join Councillors Anthony Harris (Deputy Mayor of Walsall) and Councillor Kerry Murphy (Brownhillsfirst Councillor Team) at the opening of Maverick Sports Ltd Swimming Pool at...

It's always great to see new small businesses opening on our High Streets and in our Village Centres. So, I was really pleased to join local Councillors Garry Perry, Edward Lee and Rose Martin at...

It’s always good to catch up with Brian and the team of ‘Back the Track’ volunteers. Last week I met up with them for a walk along the McClean Way to see the continued great progress being made on...