Visit to Chinnbrook Beach Bonanza

I recently visited Chinnbrook Beach Bonanza to see for myself the wonderful and tireless work of the staff at Chinnbrook Family and Community Project. Catering for wee nippers’ right through to the age of 8, it certainly was a busy afternoon! The centre offers individual support to families whose children have special needs or disabilities, support groups, day trips and social activities for parents. Staff and volunteers are the lifeblood of the local community. A very enjoyable project indeed.... more...

Visit to Selly Manor

I recently visited Selly Manor in order to learn more about this historic collection of buildings and Bournville community life. Whilst there, I met with Heritage Manager Gillian Ellis and Education Officer Daniel Callicott. Selly Manor put on a wonderful array of events throughout the year, whilst thousands of school children visit the Manor to learn all about Tudor England. Whilst in Bournville, I also visited a number of local shopkeepers and business owners. They all told me that Bournville is a vibrant community with a local heart, but unfortunately the recession had impacted their businesses negatively.I wish... more...

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Cadbury

Following the latest Takeover News Following the latest takeover news, Richard Burden MP (Northfield), Lynne Jones MP (Selly Oak);Gisela Stuart MP (Edgbaston) and I have released this joint statement: "To... more...

Honouring our veterans

I have launched a campaign to honour the wartime sacrifices of local Veterans in the run up to Veterans Day on 27th June. I am encouraging local Veterans, including... more...

Bells Farm School Crossing

Cllr Mike Leddy (Labour, Brandwood) and I swapped our offices and suits to be lollypop men for a day as part of our campaign for a school crossing at... more...

About Birmingham Selly Oak

The coming General Election will usher into existence the new Selly Oak parliamentary constituency. It will consist of the wards of Billesley, Bournville, Brandwood and Selly Oak. This change means... more...

How can I help as your MP?

Having worked as the MP for Birmingham, Hall Green for over 10 years I was honoured to have been selected as the Labour Parliamentry Candidate for Brirmingham Selly Oak. I... more...

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