Last week I spoke in the debate on the Queen’s Speech, my chance to comment on the Government’s plans. I’ll support measures that help my constituents. I believe I should use Parliament to address problems people here are raising with me. Many families are concerned about the future for their children and yearn for aContinue reading Ideas in speech could help, but we must go further
Steve McCabe MP Introduces Supported Accommodation Bill
Steve McCabe MP for Birmingham Selly Oak introduced his 10 Minute Rule Bill, the Supported Accommodation Bill on Wednesday 18 November. The Bill seeks to address the problems of HMO’s being used as supported accommodation without sufficient regulation and oversight of the support offered, the conditions of the property and the suitability of the landlord or housing provider. Supported accommodation properties are growing rapidly in Steve McCabe’s constituency where the MPContinue reading Steve McCabe MP Introduces Supported Accommodation Bill
MP Secures Debate on HMO Conversions for so-called Supported Accommodation
Steve McCabe MP for Birmingham Selly Oak has secured a Westminster Hall debate on the conversion of family homes to houses in multiple occupation for so-called supported accommodation. The debate comes after the Birmingham MP reports a number of local problems around HMO’s being used as supported accommodation without sufficient regulation and oversight of the support offered, the conditions of theContinue reading MP Secures Debate on HMO Conversions for so-called Supported Accommodation
Government’s Proposed Planning Reforms Overwhelmingly Rejected by Selly Oak
Steve McCabe, MP for Birmingham Selly Oak has said his constituency-wide survey found the vast majority of constituents who responded do not support proposed changes to the planning system. An online constituency survey answered by local residents and neighbourhood forums has found that 92% of respondents are concerned changes will not allow enough time for them to respond to local planning proposals. SteveContinue reading Government’s Proposed Planning Reforms Overwhelmingly Rejected by Selly Oak
Selly Oak Housing Roadshow
Join Steve McCabe MP and Cllr Sharon Thompson for a Private Rented Sector Mini Conference on 5 November The roadshow will cover the following topics: Exempt Accommodation, Housing Options, Private Rented Service and Planning Policy. Residents will hear from Council officers on the work being done on each area and explain the powers and duties availableContinue reading Selly Oak Housing Roadshow