The Israel-Hamas Conflict Wednesday, 8 May, 2024 The narrative below explains my position, but to be clear: I want to ensure that this conflict, which has cost so many lives already, can be brought to a halt. Recent acts of extreme violence in Israel have raised concerns about the tactics employed by Hamas, and the question of how Israel should respond is not easy. Hamas leaders have publicly stated that "...we will repeat the October 7th attack... Articles
Brockswood Sanctuary - a resilient and compassionate home for animals 28th January 2024 I was delighted to pop into Brockswood Santuary in Sedgley last week. Neil and his utterly brilliant team look after dozens of animals there, which I had the... Local News
Help Protect our Greenbelt near Sedgley 27th January 2024 I have written to South Staffordshire Council regarding a planning application in their area, in which I state my objection. The area in question, Penwood Farm... Local News
Supporting efforts to ban shock collars 25th January 2024 I am delighted to support Dogs Trust and The Kennel Club UK in their campaign to ban electric collars on pets. Pets are valued members of the family, and it is... Local News
Shops around The Birdcage need continued communication 23rd January 2024 I had the pleasure of walking along Birdcage Walk this week, thanks to the invitation of shop owners there. Thanks to The Deal Maker and Edna's Pork Sandwich... Local News
Backing the Pet Abduction Bill 21st January 2024 I am pleased to back this bill, which has now made it through it's second reading in Parliament. Cats and dogs are not inanimate objects but sentient beings... Local News
Successfully reported blocked gully 17th January 2024 This week I personally reported a blocked gully on Hillside Rd to the Dudley Council Highways Team. They attended the site and unfortunately, due to the type of... Local News
Castle Meadows Nursing Home - the continuing blight 11th January 2024 On the 6th January, the emergency services were called to Castle Meadows Nursing Home to deal with a fire. Luckily, no-one was injured. Yet another case of poor... Local News
Help me make a stand against HMO's in Dudley 10th January 2024 I am teaming up with Your Gornal Councillors to strongly oppose a planning application. It is for a 12 bed HMO on Holloway St, Gornal. As your local... Local News
You asked - I listened. Plans to fix Grange Park 8th January 2024 I assessed the playing field at Grange Park, accompanied by officers from Dudley Council's neighbourhood team. All thanks to local residents reaching out to me... Local News
