Yesterday I met with the Community Advice and Law Service (CALS) in Leicester City Centre. They are a fantastic organisation which provide free advice on housing, benefits & debt to people throughout the city. CALS can be contacted on 0116 242 1120 and found at 1st Floor, Epic House, Charles […]
On Friday I visited Forest Lodge Academy where I joined students who were taking part in the Premier League Reading Stars project – a project run by Leicester City Football Club. The ‘Premier League Primary Stars’ programme brings together football and literacy with a range of classes and activities which […]
Following a public meeting to discuss smells from the Cofresh factory I recently received an update from Mr Priyesh Patel, the Managing Director of Cofresh, regarding their plans to address the problem. I have been told that following the receipt of an odour monitoring report after the public meeting, Cofresh […]
On Friday 13th October I visited Braunstone Grove Youth Centre and met with Streetvibe – a local service that provides young people with somewhere to go, something to get involved with and someone to talk to. I’ve worked with Streetvibe over many years and have seen the difference they make in giving young people […]
Last week I visited the amazing Building Blocks project in Leicester run by Action Homeless. Building Blocks is a scheme which offers free play sessions and days out for children and families who have been affected by homelessness in their lives. On my visit I spent time painting with the […]
On Saturday 9th September I was honoured to officially open the new Hybrid Theatre & Leicester Vascular Institute at Glenfield Hospital. The new unit will be another leading service at Glenfield (alongside Congenital Hearts and ECMO) which will benefit patients not only from Leicester, but from around the UK. I […]
I recently attended a Tea Dance at the Tudor Centre and had a fantastic time. Although, I do have to apologise to my dance partner Will, who said I was “a little difficult to lead”.
On 27th July 2017 I held a public meeting about the smell coming from Cofresh’s factory and warehouse after concerns were raised by residents. The meeting gave residents the opportunity to tell the Managing Director of CoFresh, and representatives from Leicester City Council about the impact the smell has had […]
I recently visited Leicester’s Citizen’s Advice Bureau where I met with some amazing volunteers who give up their time to help people in need, and spoke with some who are completing their training. The Citizen’s Advice Bureau are a fantastic organisation who do huge amounts to help vulnerable and needy […]
On Friday14th July 2017 I held a public meeting in Braunstone with our local police Leicestershire’s deputy Police and Crime Commissioner, Cllr Kirk Master, and representatives from Leicester City Council. Local residents raised a range of concerns about anti-social behaviour, and the general up keep of the area. […]
I was honoured to attend a “celebration day” with candidates who have successfully completed the Bright Lights ‘Starting Out’ course with Beaumont Shopping Centre. This initiative – which combines classroom coaching with a work placement – is aimed at young people aged 16-24 who are unemployed and interested in a […]
I recently met with a number of local business leaders who are members of the East Midlands Chamber. During the meeting we discussed the implications of Brexit for recruitment, trade and exports. We also look at what more needs to be done to improve local skills, infrastructure and productivity to […]
