On Friday 29 June I took part in a walk about in Beaumont Leys with local residents, ward councillors, representatives from Leicester City Council, the local City Wardens and police. Many residents who replied to my recent community survey had expressed concern about the local environment and I was keen to […]
I recently met with Inspector Kevin Morris the Commander at Beaumont Leys Local Policing Unit which covers New Parks, Beaumont Leys and Abbey wards. Inspector Morris told me that overall crime in the area is down more than 17% since this time last year. This is fantastic news, and shows that […]
On 30th May I went to Home Farm in Beaumont Leys to present certificates to a group of volunteers who have completed training for a project run by the Restorative Justice Initiative Midlands. Restorative Justice gives victims the chance to tell offenders about the real impact of their crime, get […]
\I know that many of my constituents are deeply concerned about the Council’s current proposals to develop authorised gypsy and traveller sites at Greengate Lane, Beaumont Way and Red Hill Way. Given the strength and depth of feeling and the questions and objections that have been raised about the proposed […]
In the week that we heard that the country’s economy had officially gone back into recession, the Walkers Factory in Beaumont Leys bucked the trend, offering a ray of light to some of the 4500 or so of my constituents who are currently looking for work. PepsiCo, owners of Walkers, […]
I have been campaigning with local ward Councillors for a city-wide solution to the problem of unauthorised traveller camps. The Council has responded by consulting on a proposal to build three authorised gypsy and traveller sites at Greengate Lane, Beaumont Way and Red Hill Way. I know many of my […]
I recently attended the official opening of the newly refurbished Barley Croft Primary School. With investment from the City Council, the school building has been transformed. An excellent community facility for local residents and children has also been created, by linking the school up with the Healthy Living Centre next […]
One of the best questions I have been asked since becoming the MP for Leicester West is: “Why do we have laws?” It came from a young boy at Glebelands school, during one of their morning assemblies. Every Friday I try and visit one of the primary schools in my […]
The award-winning GAP (Gaining a Place) Project in Beaumont Leys is run by the East Midlands Housing Association. It provides young parents with decent accommodation while they get back on their feet. That might mean help to learn how to properly manage the family budget, or support to get the […]
I’m sure most of us associate Walker’s Crisps with Leicester legend, Gary Lineker but last week I met with the people who do the real work to bring these products to our supermarket and corner shop shelves. I toured the Walkers factory in Beaumont Leys, which has a long history […]
Dear Peter Re: Unauthorised Traveller Camps As you are aware, unauthorised traveller camps have been a long-standing issue for the city. I am often contacted by a significant number of constituents who are very concerned about the impact these camps can have on their community – as I understand my […]
This Friday (the 21st October) I’ll be holding my roving surgery at The Atrium, just outside Tesco at Beaumont Leys Shopping Centre. I’ll be there from 4pm, please feel free to pop down and have a chat. I look forward to seeing you there!
