Unemployment at its lowest level for over four decades Wednesday, 15 August, 2018 Figures out today show that the number of people out of work is at a record low. In Meriden constituency, the number of people who are unemployed has fallen by 911 – a 29 per cent drop – since 2010. Employment has increased in the West Midlands with 2,798,906 people in work – an increase of 322,906 more people in work since 2010. Dame Caroline Spelman has welcomed the new figures, which show that... Articles
Dame Caroline signs pledge to Back British Farming in West Midlands 15th September 2017 Dame Caroline Spelman MP has recognised the vital role that West Midlands farmers are contributing to the economy, the countryside and food production as she... Westminster News
Local MP encourages Meriden constituency to ‘Wear It Pink’ 13th September 2017 Dame Caroline Spelman MP ‘Wears it Pink’ at Westminster to support Breast Cancer Now’s vital research Westminster News
Dame Caroline opens £2.3 million centre to combat homelessness 8th September 2017 The Chelmsley Wood development comprises of 21 short-term accommodation units and round the clock support services for residents. Local News
Information for residents - increased aircraft noise over North Solihull 8th September 2017 I have been contacted by a number of residents about the Birmingham Airport Flight Path Consultation and reports of an increase in aircraft noise. Having... Local News
Meriden MP rallies support for Coventry City of Culture 2021 as she urges the West Midlands to ‘back the bid’. 5th September 2017 "It is key to their success that as many people as possible get involved and back the bid” Speeches in Parliament
RSPB welcomes Dame Caroline to Millisons Wood Nature Reserve 5th September 2017 Dame Caroline visits Millisons Wood Nature Reserve with the RSPB Local News
Mind the Gap: Dame Caroline campaigns for 0821 service to be reinstated at Berkswell 4th September 2017 Meriden MP, Dame Caroline Spelman, launched a fresh campaign to improve the frequency of peak trains from Berkswell following news that London Midlands will... Local News
MP pledges support for residents affected by flight path changes 17th August 2017 Residents in Castle Bromwich are voicing their opposition to new proposals which would see the changes to the northbound flight paths for Birmingham... Local News
Dame Caroline welcomes more seats for rail passengers as nearly £1 billion is invested in Midlands services 10th August 2017 Earlier today the Government announced that a new rail operator has been awarded a new contract to run the West Midlands rail franchise. Under the deal, WMT Ltd... Local News