I commended local volunteers following the launch of Redditch Uniform Bank at Kingfisher Centre. Organised by Councillor Sharon Harvey, volunteers and Inspire Support Services, the initiative transformed an empty Farmfoods unit into a community popup, providing hundreds of free donated school items including blazers and PE kits to families. I highlighted how school uniform costs pressure working families. This is what solidarity looks like: working-class communities coming to

I met senior Persimmon Homes South Midlands executives to address severe water pressure problems at View development. Meeting Deputy Managing Director Daniel Parker, I raised urgent concerns about Phase 5 properties where low pressure forced families to use booster pumps. I pressed for accountability and a permanent engineering solution. Persimmon agreed to engage with me and affected residents. Developers must deliver on their promises to buyers and fix underlying infrastruc

I visited The Fit Club in Redditch town centre to meet members and discuss the role of independent fitness facilities. Touring the new venue with owner Toby Wassell, I discussed challenges facing local health clubs, including business rates reform and the Gym Owner’s Forum ‘Fair Rates for Fitness’ campaign. I emphasised how independent gyms foster active lifestyles and ease NHS pressure through preventative healthcare.