I keep trying to understand how the government’s commissioners are helping Birmingham especially when it comes to public services. The latest concern is the future of local libraries resulting in a wave of petitions calling for them to be saved. I’m keen on a library trust model. I recognise that some don’t share my enthusiasmContinue reading Creative thinking is needed to help save our libraries
I’ve been contacted numerous times about the state of roads and pavements in Birmingham and recently, over the fact the government is withholding £600 million which is needed to support the highways maintenance budget. Roads and pavements across the UK are in very poor condition which makes me wonder where all the money goes. OneContinue reading POTHOLE PLIGHT
The Selly Oak MP did a door-to-door collection for donations for the foodbank from local constituency members. Steve McCabe, the Labour MP for Selly Oak, recently visited the Spearhead Trust foodbank in Druids Heath to drop off donations from generous members of the Selly Oak constituency, as well as meeting staff, volunteers, and service users,Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Spring foodbank appeal for Spearhead Trust Foodbank
Prescription charges are set to rise to £9.90 per item on May 1st, the day before millions go to the polls in council and mayoral elections, at a time when patient groups report people are going without essential medicines because of the cost-of-living crisis. Community Pharmacy, England has described it as ‘a tax on theContinue reading Support Our Pharmacies
It was a pleasure to meet Arthur and Victoria from Bournville Village Trust and Raj from Spring Housing Association to hear about their plans for the redevelopment of the old Beeches Conference Centre. They have exciting plans to convert the disused conference centre into twenty-one apartments, where vulnerable families who are stuck in temporary accommodationContinue reading VISIT TO THE BEECHES
Last week, I had the privilege of meeting GPs and staff, led by Dr Ken Deacon, at Greenridge GP Surgery in Billesley. As soon as I walked into the surgery, I could sense the energy, focus and dedication of the staff. Their passion was infectious and their commitment inspiring. We should never forget that despiteContinue reading VISIT TO GREENRIDGE GP SURGERY
It was a great pleasure last week to meet the staff at CASBA, Ginny, Becky and Sally, along with the participants in CASBA’s Link group. During term time, CASBA run LINK in Selly Oak, which is a self-advocacy group that empowers disabled people from south Birmingham to get active in their local communities to ensureContinue reading VISIT TO CASBA
How important are buses? In 2019/20, the last year before the pandemic, there were 248million bus passenger trips in the West Midlands despite services being cut by 40% in the previous 10 years. Responding to a recent survey, 68% of my Selly Oak constituents told me they consider bus services very important, especially when almostContinue reading Bus reform is the ticket
Steve McCabe praises great work at The Hub on Green in Bournville The Selly Oak MP has commended the fantastic job done by trustees, management, and volunteers at Bournville’s community hub. On Friday 8 March, Steve McCabe, the Labour MP for Selly Oak, visited the Hub on the Green in Bournville to experience the communityContinue reading PRESS RELEASE: Steve McCabe praises great work at The Hub on Green in Bournville
The annual Sunday Times, ‘Best Place to Live Guide’ recently named Stirchley, in my constituency, as the best in the Midlands. It’s a deserved accolade for an area that has made massive strides in recent years and a tribute to the contribution of local groups, the Hub Community Centre and various cafés, bars, restaurants, andContinue reading Stirchley success story hides stark reality for poorer families in the area
