Berkswell Planning Application Objection Monday, 2 March, 2026 I have written to Solihull Council to object to the outline planning application for up to 600 residential units on Land South of Broad Lane at Hawkshurst Moor Farm in Berkswell. This application is fundamentally inappropriate and unjustified in terms of both its location and contribution to the cumulative scale of proposed development around Balsall Common. The Green Belt is precious, and this... Local News
Iranian Conflict Statement 1st March 2026 I have been following the rapid escalation of the conflict in the Middle East following the recent joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and the subsequent... Westminster News
Knowle Villiage Library Re-opens 1st March 2026 I’m absolutely delighted to share that Knowle Library has officially reopened its doors from Monday 2 March 2026 following the completion of essential roof... Local News
Aylesbury Road Planning Objection 18th February 2026 The scale of proposed development around Hockley Heath is excessive and is contributing to the continued erosion of Green Belt protections in Solihull. I have... Local News
Happy Chinese New Year 17th February 2026 Happy Chinese new year to all those across Meriden and Solihull East, I hope you enjoy welcoming the Year of the Horse. I was delighted recently to join our... Westminster News
Business the Wise Way 16th February 2026 It was brilliant to visit Wise, a thriving Solihull-based business playing a major role in the UK logistics sector. Alongside Company Director Dan Richards, I... Westminster News
Protecting Heritage in Berkswell 12th February 2026 I have written to the Head of Planning at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, to register my formal objection to the outline planning application on the land... Westminster News
Celebrating Apprenticeships in Parliament 11th February 2026 It was a pleasure to meet Brechan, an Electrical Engineering Degree Apprentice for Rolls-Royce, at this week’s ADS Parliamentary Apprenticeship Reception as... Westminster News
Holding the PCC to Account 2nd February 2026 Yesterday, along with fellow West Midlands MPs Sir Andrew Mitchell, Wendy Morton and Mike Wood, I’ve formally called on the Independent Office for Police... Local News
Pensioners' Fair - Thank you 1st February 2026 It was a real pleasure to host my Pensioners’ Fair at Knowle Village Hall today and I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along. I’m especially... Westminster News
