Latest Northfield news and views

Groveley Garden Village proposal

Community

Environemtn

A number of residents have been in touch about the new Bournville Village Trust and St Modwen Homes proposal to build on land south of Groveley Lane.

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MP newsletter - bin services, good news on police resources, and better support for victims of crime - 05 May 2025

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Welfare proposals

Parliament

I wanted to post something about yesterday’s welfare proposals.

MP newsletter - youth services, crime in Kings Norton, and transport investment - 03 February 2025

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Cycling and walking investment

Public services

Chris Boardman gave evidence at the Transport Select Committee on Wednesday.

Speaking up for SEND

Public services

I spoke in a debate on SEND last week.

We need investment in Kings Norton station

Public services

Kings Norton

I am working with neighbouring MP, Al Carns, to try to get investment into Kings Norton Station.

Cleaning up Prices Square and Longbridge flats

Community

Earlier this month, I joined Labour volunteers and local councillor Esther Rai to clear up the land next to Prices Square, off Nothfield high street.

Children’s Wellbeing Bill vote

Parliament

I spoke in favour of the Children’s Wellbeing Bill yesterday - and set out why I couldn’t support the Tory Party’s amendment.

MP newsletter - Birmingham funding and industrial action, better rail services (and Happy New Year) - 01 January 2025

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Driving test delays

Public services

Practical driving test availability is an important problem for a number of people locally.

Children’s hospice funding

Public services

I visited Acorns Children’s Hospice on Friday with Selly Oak MP Al Carns.

Office Christmas / New Year opening hours

Parliament

The constituency office will be open as usual until the end of this week (Friday 20 December).

News: Birmingham equal pay settlement ‘historic’ and ‘good news for city’

Public services

The news that an agreement has been reached to resolve Birmingham’s equal pay liability has been welcomed as ‘historic’ and ‘good news for the city’s finances.’

Storm Darragh

Environment

I am aware of the impact of the extreme weather experienced this weekend across the constituency. I hope that everyone has been able to stay safe.

Small Business Saturday on Northfield high street

Community

It was a wet and blustery Small Business Saturday but it was great to spend time with Northfield Councillor Esther Rai at two brilliant and welcoming local businesses:

MP newsletter - assisted dying, power cuts, and animal welfare - 02 December 2024

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Power cuts update

Community

Following the power cuts in the general Northfield area during the last week, I wanted to share the below response that I have received from National Grid:

Animal welfare - fur imports

Parliament

I was glad to support the Fur Bill - sponsored by my Labour colleague, Ruth Jones. The Bill seeks to outlaw the import of fur products.

Birmingham pub bombings - 50th anniversary

Community

My thoughts are with all the loved ones of those who lost their lives, the survivors, and those still affected by the events of that day.

MP newsletter - knife crime, local policing, and remembrance - 19 November 2024

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Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Parliament

Please find a letter to residents on the upcoming vote below:

Remembrance weekend

Community

It was an honour to join deeply moving remembrance services this weekend.

MP newsletter - the Budget, Commissioners, and new leadership in Birmingham - 03 November 2024

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Raising SEND delays in Parliament

Public services

SEND has been a major focus since the election.

MP newsletter - rights at work, Birmingham services, and telegraph poles debate - 24 October 2024

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News: Laurence Turner leads debate on telegraph poles

Community

Press releases

Press release

Fairway Day Centre - joint statement

Public services

We are extremely concerned about the proposal to close the Fairway Day Centre.

Laurence Turner - Carmel Corrigan

MP newsletter - day care centres, renters’ rights, and West Midlands Fire Service - 14 October 2024

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MP newsletter - flooding, child poverty, and bus services - 07 October 2024

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Ofcom investigates south Birmingham broadband rollout

Community

Press release

Flooding in Northfield and surrounding areas

Environment

I am aware of flooding within the constituency. If anyone is experiencing specific issues please don’t hesitate to reach out to my office.

MP newsletter - CAMHS, telegraph poles, and equal pay - 17 September 2024

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MP Newsletter - Birmingham funding, libraries update, local sport and winter fuel - 08 September 2024

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Winter Fuel Allowance letter

Public services

A number of people have written to me about the vote in Parliament this week.

News: Birmingham City Council - Angela Rayner ‘open to representations’

Public services

I raised Birmingham’s public services and local government funding in Parliament earlier today.

Important libraries update

Public services

Birmingham City Council has just published an important update on the future of local library services.

Vacancies - caseworkers (x2)

Community

I am recruiting two caseworkers - closing date 23 August 2024.

MP Newsletter - violent disorder, crime and anti-social behaviour, and Enviornment Agency Plans - 04 August 2024

Newsletter

Since this newsletter was sent out there have been isolated, but utterly unacceptable, scenes of intimidation, vandalism, and violence elsewhere in Birmingham.

Maiden speech

Parliament

I made my first speech in Parliament this week.

Tackling crime and anti-social behaviour

Crime and anti-social behaviour

Crime and anti-social behaviour was the number one issue on the doorstep in Northfield during the election.

SEND update

SEND

I wanted to provide an update on some my work on SEND.

MP Newsletter - council cuts, SEND, and international - 23 July 2024

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Palestine - UNRWA and the right to work

International

I spoke about Israel and Palestine on Friday.

Libraries submission

Public services

The deadline for written submissions to the Birmingham libraries consultation is today. My representations are below.

MP Newsletter - libaries, bins, and a new government - 15 July 2024

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Election results

Election result

Northfield voted for a new direction on Thursday.

Vote Labour today

Campaign

After a long campaign, the day is finally here.

Traffic problems outside St Laurence schools / Bunbury Road

Education

traffic

There was a horrendous near-miss outside the St Laurence schools (Infant and Primary) on 22 April.

A New Deal for Working People

Work

Campaign

Kings Norton

Longbridge and West Heath

The New Deal for Working People is the Labour Party’s plan to make work pay and strengthen the economy.

Birmingham Mail

Campaign

I spoke recently to the Birmingham Mail about workers’ rights, SEND, better transport and public services, my background - and my priorities if I am elected as MP.

SEND matters

Education

SEND

SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) is a cause that is close to my heart.

Bin collection problems

Public services

A number of residents are continuing to experience unacceptable delays to their bin collections.

Education questions - St Brigid’s and Cadbury College

Education

There are fewer hustings events than there used to be. But on Wednesday, I was put on the spot by the School Parliament at St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School.

Pollution in the Rea

Environment

Northfield

River Rea

I was very glad to be joined on the campaign trail by Feargal Sharkey.

St Bart’s Local Pantry and Allens Cross Community Garden

Allens Cross

Community

Community volunteer services are more important than ever, and that is especially true of St Bart’s Local Pantry at Allens Cross Community Centre.

Friends of Balaam’s Wood

Frankley Great Park

Community

It was good to meet volunteers from the Friends of Balaam’s Wood group on Thursday.

NewStarts

Frankley Great Park

Community

I’m grateful to NewStarts in Frankley for allowing me to visit on Monday.

Supporting our high streets

Northfield

Kings Norton

High Streets

Crime and anti-social behaviour

I visited Kings Norton Farmers Market on Saturday.

Visiting Northfield Community Partnership

Northfield

Community

On Monday, I visited Northfield Community Partnership (NCP).

Meeting Richard Burden

Campaign

I caught up on Thursday with Richard Burden, Labour MP for Northfield between 1992 and 2019.

Campaign launch

Campaign

It was great to launch Labour’s campaign for Northfield.

Campaign diary: 02 June

Campaign

Allens Cross

Frankley Great Park

Northfield

Weoley and Selly Oak

I spent the Friday and Saturday knocking on doors and listening to residents’ concerns.