I have been working with Councillors from Abbey and Beaumont Leys to put forward residents’ concerns about Barratt Homes’ planning application to build 320 new homes on Blackbird Road Playing Fields. In response to my survey asking for the views of local residents, I held a meeting on Friday 8th […]
I was honoured to celebrate the opening of The Jalaram Community Centre on Narborough Road on Sunday 10th July. The Jalaram Prarthna Mandi has always been at the heart of the local area and the community centre will be open to people of all faiths from the across the city.
Last Friday, I visited Restorative Justice in Beaumont Leys to meet women involved in its ‘Women of Peace’ project. This initiative provides mediation services to local communities, helping to improve relationships between victims and offenders. Funding from the People’s Health Trust has provided training on conflict resolution to 12 women. […]
Each year, Tesco supermarket holds food collections to donate to those in need. I visited my local supermarket to support the work Tesco have been doing towards this important cause and would encourage everyone to look out for the collection and donate.
Last week I joined students at New College to talk about the benefits of Britain’s membership with the EU. We discussed the benefits the EU has to our jobs, universities and businesses. This decision will affect the lives of our young people and I want to make sure they get […]
Proposals have recently been announced to close the Vaughan Centre for Lifelong Learning, which offers a number of educational courses to adults in Leicester. I am concerned by this proposal and have written to Professor Boyle, the President and Vice-Chancellor at the University of Leicester. You can read a copy of my letter by […]
On Friday 3rd June, I met with Janak, a local constituent and Ambassador for the Wave Trust’s 70/30 campaign. This aims to reduce child maltreatment by 70% by 2030 through prevention and early intervention and by bringing all the local health, education and children’s services together. I am proud of the work Janak and the Wave […]
On Friday 3rd June, I visited the Guru Nanak gurdwara after a break-in during the early hours on 31st May. The intruder stole musical instruments, CCTV cameras, monitors, the temple’s car and money raised for charity. I met with members of the congregation who told me they were saddened by […]
Last week I met with the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS), Acting Chief Executive, Richard Henderson, and Chairman, Pauline Tagg to discuss the recent inspection by The Care Quality Commission which stated the ambulance service requires improvement. During our discussion, I heard about the plans EMAS has put in place […]
My latest article for the Leicester Mercury is about why staying in the EU will benefit Leicester. You can read it here
On Friday 20th May I held a community meeting in Braunstone Frith to hear people’s views about the changes that First Bus has made to local bus services. Residents are really concerned that these changes will make it harder for elderly and disabled people to go into town or visit […]
I was honoured to officially open the new cinema lounge and therapy area at Wyggeston’s Hospital, following their successful application to the National Lottery for funding. The funding has enabled Wyggeston’s Hospital to provide an area for elderly residents to watch films, chat and spend time with one and other […]
