In Remembrance of those who lost their lives in the Falklands War Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 I recently met with John from Short Heath Lest We Forget - the team have designed two benches to remember those who lost their lives in the Falklands War. The first bench is at the cenotaph in Short Heath and the twinned bench has been placed 8000 miles away at Liberty Lodge in the Falklands which provides accommodation for veterans and their families. The benches have been very thoughtfully... In The Community
Now Open: Walsall Manor Hospital Urgent and Emergency Care Centre 4th March 2024 It’s now been a year since the Emergency Department Team moved into the new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre at Walsall Manor Hospital. I'm pleased to have... Local News
The Real Ale Trail is back! 4th March 2024 I popped in to see Alex at the Robin Hood Pub. in Willenhall to pick up my collector card and find out more - If you visit any 25 Black Country Ales Pubs, buy a... Local News
Half-marathon for St Giles Hospice 3rd March 2024 In advance of my daughter getting married in June, we have been training together to run the London Marathon. So, today we headed to Cheshire for a half... In The Community
The #GreatBritishSpringClean is back for the 9th year running 29th February 2024 Earlier this week I met with Keep Britain Tidy in Parliament to get ready for the #GreatBritishSpringClean - this year it’s running from 15th -31st Marc We have... In The Community
Celebrating Cresswell Wanderers Royal Recognition 28th February 2024 I was delighted to join volunteers from Cresswell Wanderers FC and the Staffordshire Football Association in the Mayor of Walsall’s parlour to celebrate the... In The Community
Tackling leasehold complexities for Bloxwich, Willenhall and Walsall North 27th February 2024 Several residents have contacted me about their concerns with their leasehold and I know this has been a particular issue for residents in Bloxwich and Leamore... Speeches in Parliament
Free health checks available tomorrow! 27th February 2024 The Black Country Integrated Care Board are offering free health care checks tomorrow on New Invention Square between 9am-3pm. From blood pressure to... Local News
POP Youth Project to re-open 26th February 2024 Youth clubs and activities give young people a chance to learn new skills, meet new people their age and stay out of trouble. So it’s great that POP Youth... Local News
RIP Chris Nicoll 25th February 2024 I am saddened to hear the news about the passing of Chris Nicholl at the age of 77. Chris played for Villa from 1972 - 77, winning the Leage Cup in 1975 and '77... Local News