It’s really important for me to keep in touch with organisations across Leicester West. On Friday I caught up with Tiffany Lynch from Leicestershire Police Federation. Tiffany updated me on their policing priorities, their work to keep neighbourhood policing and how the police force are facing problems in retaining experienced […]
On Friday I met with John Kemp from the Alzheimer’s Society in the East Midlands. We discussed how they were supporting patients and their families here in Leicester West. And John also told me about the charity campaigns they are running in Dementia Action week later in the year. The […]
On Friday I popped along to Caldecote Primary School in Leicester West to catch up with our brilliant Braunstone Blues. They updated me on all the fantastic work they are doing in the community and I heard all about their new Life Skills Programme which brings local residents together for […]
I first met Elizabeth Gibbs from New Parks in Leicester at last year’s Young Builder of the Year Awards where she came highly commended in the 18/24 category. I was thrilled to visit Elizabeth on site where she could showcase the skills she is learning through her painting and […]
In my last Leicester Mercury column of 2017 I wrote about how Glenfield has been my most important campaign since I was elected seven years ago. I also took a look at what would be coming up in 2018 and how I’ll be continuing to support local people here in Leicester West. […]
I was thrilled to have been invited to join local residents at the Tudor Centre in Leicester for their community Christmas lunch. Everyone had a great time and I really enjoyed being able to serve local residents their meals. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event happen.
On Friday, 15th December, I was delighted to announce the winner of my Christmas card competition. It was really difficult choosing a winner from all the fabulous entries I received, but one design stood out with her ‘Welcome to Leicester’ Christmas scene. I was really proud to present Asha Omar from Wolsey […]
After years of anxious waiting and campaigning, NHS England announced last week that we will keep children’s heart surgery in Leicester. I’m absolutely thrilled with the decision and I’d like to thank each and every one of you who has supported us along the way. Since I was first […]
Fantastic news! NHS England has decided children’s heart surgery will stay at Glenfield Hospital. Thanks so much to the staff, patients, their families, charities, the East Midlands MPs and all the members of the public who have supported our campaign. Watch a clip of my interview with BBC East Midlands […]
I recently met with Mir Juma, the Chief Executive of Emmaus Leicestershire and Rutland, to hear about the fantastic work the charity does to reduce homelessness. Emmaus provide a home, and offer skills, training and emotional support to help homeless people get back on their feet. Research shows that for […]
I recently visited Braunstone Adventure Playground to see the great work the staff do to support local families and children. The playground has a tree house, dance studio, art room and an area for sports for children in the Braunstone area to use during evenings and summer holidays.
On Friday I popped along to a stall in the market promoting Older Persons’ Month in Leicester. It’s really important to improve awareness about the services and support that are available locally to help older people and their families. If you want more information, click here.
