This week, our Labour government has committed to one of the biggest investments in growth, jobs and clean energy across the UK in years.
We have committed to major funding for 2 carbon capture sites in the industrial heartlands of the North West and North East of England. This will inject growth into those areas, directly creating 4,000 jobs and supporting 50,000 jobs in the long-term while powering up the rest of the country.
With the tides of industry turning before us, now is the time to invest in the jobs and technology of the future.
Our ambitious growth plans include reforming our planning rules to build the railways, roads, labs and 1.5 million homes we need, creation of the new National Wealth Fund to invest in the industries for the future, and Great British Energy to accelerate the transition to Clean Power.
The UK is hosting an International Investment Summit on 14th October, driving forward our national mission for growth. This summit will make clear that the UK is “open for business” and create thousands of jobs in this country.
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Early adopters
Breakfast clubs boost attendance, attainment and life chances. That’s why our Labour government will roll them out across all primary schools.
The Chancellor has announced that schools can apply for funding this year. I’d encourage schools in Birmingham, Edgbaston to sign up and become an early adopter. You can find more information here.
West Midlands Business Fair
It’s great that our Mayor Richard Parker has announced a major new festival for the business community in the West Midlands.
I want to see growth in our region. This is an opportunity for businesses to be part of that, creating good quality jobs, especially for young people.
More info here.
West Midlands Investment Zone
The delivery of the flagship West Midlands Investment Zone is underway, with the announcement of a £14.5m funding package for our region.
This funding package will attract new companies to the region and reignite the economic growth the West Midlands has long been waiting for.
More info here.
Martineau Gardens
I’m pleased to hear that Martineau Gardens in Edgbaston has been awarded a £5,000 Tesco Stronger Starts Golden Grant to deliver a local project in our constituency.
Groups can apply or be nominated for the Stronger Starts programme and receive funding for community projects here.
HMO
I'm glad that the council has refused the application to turn 2 Wyndham Road in my constituency into an HMO. The area around the property in North Edgbaston is already highly saturated with HMOs.
I objected to this application on behalf of residents in September. Thank you to all the residents who took part in the council’s consultation.
MHWC
Next Friday, the MHWC will be visiting Selwyn Road in North Edgbaston, B16 0HN. The centre will be open from 7:30am to 1pm, so please do come along if you have bulky household waste to dispose of.
Casework
Last month, I helped just under 1,000 constituents with a variety of issues, spanning from housing and crime, to policy queries. I am out in the constituency knocking on doors every week speaking to constituents about the issues that matter to them.
I am always here to help. If there is anything I can assist you with, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with my office by calling 0121 392 8426 or emailing preet.gill.mp@parliament.uk.
Best wishes,
Preet Kaur Gill MP
Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston, covering Bartley Green, Edgbaston, Harborne, North Edgbaston and Quinton
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