I am loving all the stuff I do with the Royal British Legion. I joined the veterans at Parkfield Grange Care Home for the regular veterans' coffee morning. Then I would like to express my gratitude to the Old Edwardians Club for hosting…
Public Open Space Update Sadly, the public open space called The Dell has gone to Appeal..Undeterred, Friends of The Dell and I continue to work hard to protect the land.So, residents, including me (and Sid), conducted a traffic survey…
A fabulous day was had supporting The Mary Stevens Hospice on their Wellies and Walkies walk.Sid loved it, I loved exploring Himley Hall and we raised over £150.00 for the hospice !
This week, there was a Talkin' Tables at the Elton Centre, and it was great to see PCSO Norgrove there for a "Cuppa with a Copper".It was a packed house and birthday celebrations for one of the regulars.Talkin' Tables meets there every…
Sadly, the green open space at The Dell has gone to Appeal, but I, residents, and the council stand united that the land should not be built on.Also our councillor MP and her fellow Wollaston Labour councillor support the development.…
It is the end of Knife Crime Awareness Week, but raising awareness is an all-year-round event for me.Despite not being an MP, I have continued to support tackling knife crime. It was too important to me and is a labour of love.Getting to…
I am absolutely thrilled to announce that I will be the Royal British Legion's new Poppy Appeal Organiser This is a voluntary role that I won't be undertaking alone, as I hope to bring a few more new faces to the RBL to support the Poppy…
STARMER ANNOUNCES U-TURN ON WINTER FUEL PAYMENT CUT!We only went and did it!THANK YOU to all who supported my Winter Fuel Payment Petition to get the Government to reverse the cruel cut to pensioners.We don't yet know what the new…
It was great to attend the 90th Birthday Party at Lye Library and celebrate not only its birthday but the work done following the additional funding.The library was awarded a grant of £144,715 in April 2024 from the then government’s…
This is Dudley Borough's new Mayor, Amblecote councillor, Pete Lee.It was an honour to attend his ceremony in the council house.Pete is an absolute legend and will be a fabulous mayor.He is deeply personable and very funny. I am a big fan…
Formal commemorations kick off in London today to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe, known as Victory in Europe (VE) Day on May 8th.Have a fantastic day if you are having a street party, marking the…
Whatever one's view on the outcome of the election results on Thursday, one thing is obvious:Labour is destroying Britain.The country is being talked down, our borders are wide open, and we are being talked back into the EU.We want low…
Proud to be supporting this This was launched in Ryan's memory on what would have been his 32nd Birthday.The brains of Ryan's dad, Ade, it will help tackle knife crime, with some of its profits going into supporting anti-knife crime…
Today would have been Ryan Passey's 32nd Birthday.A life cut short in 2017 as a victim of knife crime at the age of just 24.As each year passes, it can only get harder for the family as they remember Ryan, another milestone without him,…
The Mary Stevens Hospice and Stourbridge Football Club are the heart of our community, and when they come together, we have a very special day Thank you to everyone involved at The Mary Stevens Hospice and to all at Stourbridge FC for…
I have seen many comments asking why there are no local elections on May 1st across Dudley Borough.The answer is thisThe local elections were ALWAYS going to be in 2026 for Dudley Borough. This is because it is known as a " Fallow " year…
There were truly shocking figures on borrowing this week and a record number of business closures, not forgetting the continuing bin strikes in Labour-run Birmingham.#backtothe1970sPublic sector net borrowing excluding public sector banks…
This morning’s ONS figures reveal the price the British people are paying for Rachel Reeves' choices. These figures are alarming but not surprising. By fiddling with the fiscal rules, increasing borrowing by £30 billion a year, and piling…
You didn't have to be a footie fan to understand the importance of places like Stourbridge Football Club in the community and the heritage of the War Memorial Ground.It was packed to the rafters with families and super fans. It is a…
I am proud to be supporting Team Pumpkin Boxing Club The photos are from their breakfast club.Team Pumpkin Boxing is based in Brierley Hill, and they are brilliant. Of course, it is also where Ben Collins trains.The club’s activities…
Today, the papers' front pages say it all over yesterday's news - A victory for common sense.NOW is the time to get our single sex spaces back.Half of humanity needs these single sex spaces. It should have always been this way. This is…
Our MP's new column in the Stourbridge News this week is utterly delusional, like this Government per se.I have included the opening paragraph from our MP's column below They believe we are starting to see the signs of the Labour Manifesto…
Sid was thrilled to meet the Easter Bunny yesterday, ahead of The Mary Stevens Hospice Easter Fayre and Coffee Morning this Saturday, 12th April, between 10am and 2pm. Come and say a big hello to their fluffy friend, who will spread…
This has been irritating me and a lovely resident for sometime.The Give Way sign is the wrong way round.It's on the corner of Worcester Lane and Hagley Road.But fingers crossed it will be sorted and replaced very soon.Anything irritating…
My temporary retirement means I'll be spending a few days away with family who happen to have a micro-farm bakery and school.This is one I prepared earlier and the burnt one.....You can find them on Instagram #farmkitchenmicrobakersIt was…
Fabulous night at the The Red Lion If you haven't been I highly recommend. It has a fabulous beer garden as you can see, Henry Weston's on draft (or bottle) what is not to love It is great to support local with friends Temporary retirement…
Thank you ????Obviously, the general election result was not what I had hoped for. I genuinely care about our community and wanted to continue playing a significant role in all aspects of it. But that was not meant to be. So, thank you to…
I have met with nearly 100 residents who are furious over continued problems with broadband installer brsk and the siting of unsightly telegraph poles.