Over the last few days, we’ve seen violent disorder erupting across our towns and cities, including in Birmingham.
This disorder is very disturbing. I know many of our communities are worried and concerned – people have been telling me that they’re afraid to leave the house or send their children into the city centre.
These rioters are a small minority, and they do not represent the values held by our nation. Birmingham is a multicultural city, and we are proud of our diversity. We are people of different colours, faiths, cultures and backgrounds, united against hate.
The vast majority of people in our country who always respect the rule of law must be protected against the tiny minority who do not, and that is why we cannot let this violence stand.
It is important that people do not engage in any actions that could escalate tensions. The police are prepared to manage these situations and the best thing we can do is leave them to do their job properly.
I support the Prime Minister’s commitment to using the full force of the law against those engaging in this violent thuggery.
I spoke to BBC WM:
And Politics Home:
My statement:
Harborne Day Centre
Harborne Day Centre is a lifeline for so many people in my constituency and beyond. That’s why I’ve been campaigning over the last few weeks to save it from being closed.
This week, Cllr Jayne Francis and I met with Cabinet Member Rob Pocock to explore some different options for keeping the centre open.
You can read the letter I wrote to Cllr Pocock below:
M5 trees
I’m glad that after years of campaigning, residents and I have managed to get the ombudsman to carry out a full detailed investigation into the removal of over 100 trees along the M5 in Quinton.
In 2021, Highways England ordered over 100 trees which protected 157 homes from the direct noise and air pollution of the M5 motorway to be cut down. It’s disgraceful that despite residents complaining of the “horrendous” noise and pollution in their homes for nearly 3 years, and sustained promises of improvements from Highways, next to nothing has been done to improve the situation facing residents.
I look forward to seeing the recommendations from the PHSO once the report is published
Read more in the Birmingham Mail:
Edgbaston development
Edgbaston Cricket Stadium is consulting on plans to develop the Raglan and Family Stands and build a new 4-star hotel. There will be a public consultation drop-in event at Edgbaston reception on Thursday 22 August between 1-7pm where planners and Club staff will be available to discuss the proposals and answer any questions.
MHWC
Next Friday, 16th August, the MHWC will be visiting Meadow Road in Harborne, B17 8BU. The centre will be open from 7:30am to 1pm, so please come along if you have any bulky household waste to dispose of.
Here’s some more useful information about the service from the council:
Advice surgeries
There have been some updates to my advice surgeries. Please consult the new list below.
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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