Out in the rain today with Gary Sambrook MP and our PCC candidate Jay Singh-Sohal to explain the types of crime and anti-social behaviour residents across Frankley, Hollymoor and Great Park experience and what action needs to be taken. I also demonstrated the success stories of local run Street Watch campaigns. Jay’s knowledge of fighting crime is highly impressive […]

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For years I have repeatedly called for a strategy to promote job and skills to our young and disenfranchised. In January, we finally had a productive discussion about this on committee with the Labour cabinet member saying she would look into it. While I respect that COVID-19 has played a role in delaying this, I […]

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Had a fantastic evening at Bournville College / South and City 2019 Annual dinner last night (It was suppose to be in December, but someone called an election, whoops). I got to catch up with principal Mike Hopkins and meet some amazing governors alongside our brilliant new MP Gary Sambrook and the Lord Mayor of […]

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Today I wrote to the leader of Birmingham City Council asking for the Union Flag to be flown over our proud city council house on January 31st, to mark the implementation on the decision by the British people, to leave the European Union. This simple measure would mark Birmingham’s intent, along with the rest of […]

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Campaigning over Frankley for weeks during the General Election , Literally everywhere, almost everyone, is voting Conservative, proudly announcing so on the doorstep, in what was once a Labour stronghold. Labour have forgotten about this area for far too long, disrespected our wishes on Brexit and taken working class votes for granted while patronising us […]

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It was a honour and a privilege to pay respect to our incredible military veterans in Frankley today, as we remember the many lives lost. Credit to the Frankley Parish Council for a moving service. We will remember them. #FrankleyForward  

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As you may be aware, we have been working hard on road safety measure on Hollyhill Road and I am now happy to announce proposals for your approval. A few years ago there was a serious collision with the adjacent homes of the Frogmill Junction where a vehicle went into the living room of two […]

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As you may be aware, National Express made major changes to the bus services in July 2018, which really upset many of our residents. The 61 bus is a staple of Frankley, people reply on it to get to work, visit Hollymoor doctors or see family and friends. So soon after being elected as your […]

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It was a pleasure to be with Mayor Andy Street again yesterday to open the new Balaam Wood Academy. Throwing off the shackles of the state and allowing this school to thrive independently. This is the third time Andy has been to Frankley in the space of 12 months and you bet I got shout […]

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We’ve selected our Candidate for West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner. Captain Jay Singh-Sohal is a local Army officer  and Sikh Veteran who served in operations against ISIS in the Middle East and is serious about fighting crime here in Frankley. Make sure you vote for him next year.    

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