Today, we say goodbye to Philip Jarvis. Philip was an incredible man, whom I met via the Redditch Royal British Legion. However, it wasn't long until I learned of the intensity of his community involvement, and how many people's lives he reached. Philip was many things: an organist, an active member of the Redditch History Society, an avid supporter of the local history museum, a driving instructor and an ardent Baggies fan (I'll let him off there!), amongst so much else. He meant so many...

I visited Trinity High School, and met with Headteacher Stephen Kearns, to support their plans to create a dedicated Inclusion Base for vulnerable young people.

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 together so no...