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 supports Christmas campaign to tackle famine in Sudan 6th December 2017 The Meriden MP and Second Church Estates Commissioner met with representatives from Christian Aid to support the appeal, which aims to raise much-needed funds... Westminster News
MP urges residents to have their say in CAA aircraft noise survey 4th December 2017 Following the closure of the recent northbound flight path consultation at Birmingham Airport, Meriden MP, Dame Caroline Spelman, is urging local residents to... Local News
MP sets her sights on a campaign to improve driver’s eye health 29th November 2017 Dame Caroline Spelman MP is calling for improved awareness among UK drivers about the importance of having an up-to-date eye test before getting behind the... Westminster News
Dame Caroline urges households to ‘Keep a Step Ahead of Winter 28th November 2017 “It’s really important to keep a step ahead of winter. I want everyone in Solihull Borough to understand what help is available for them, and for their family... Local News
Universal Credit Improvements announced in the budget 27th November 2017 The Chancellor has announced changes to the roll out of Universal Credit, addressing a number of concerns which had previously been raised about the viability... Westminster News
‘WM Mayor Andy Street delivers on Second Devolution Deal’ 23rd November 2017 The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, has confirmed a second round of devolution for the West Midlands in a significant victory for WM Mayor, Andy Street, who has... Local News
Regional investment in transport and housing will relieve pressure on Solihull’s Green Belt. 23rd November 2017 This week the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, presented the annual budget to the House of Commons which included plans for much needed investment in quality housing... Opinions
Fuel Duty remains frozen as Autumn Budget tackles cost of living 22nd November 2017 The Government has chosen to extend the freeze on fuel duty into its eighth year in a bid to help motorist save money at the pumps. The announcement was made by... Westminster News
HUGE CROSS-PARTY SUPPORT FOR COMBINED AUTHORITY’S BUDGET BID 15th November 2017 More than thirty MPs from across the West Midlands are urging the Chancellor to support the West Midlands Combined Authority’s bid for extra funds and increased... Local News