Gisela Stuart MPWorking hard for Bartley Green, Edgbaston, Harborne and Quinton

EDM 2181 - National Express Grant for Pensioners and the Disabled // October 19th, 2011 // 1 Comment » // Constituency News

Gisela Stuart supports EDM 2181, tabled by Birmingham MP, Steve McCabe.
EDM 2181 - National Express Grant for Pensioners and the Disabled
That this House recognises the importance to pensioners and the disabled that the National Express concession scheme is during these tough economic conditions; is concerned by the government’s withdrawal of the grant offered to operating [...]

The Big Brew Up // October 18th, 2011 // No Comments » // Constituency News

The SSAFA Forces Help team at Norton House in Selly Oak, held a Big Brew Up fundraising event on Help the Heroes Day.   Norton House provides accommodation for the families of injured members of the Armed Forces who are being treated at Selly Oak Hospital.
Gisela Stuart joined the staff and families in the House to discuss the [...]

New Harborne Pool & Fitness Centre // October 17th, 2011 // No Comments » // Constituency News

Gisela Stuart paid a visit to the new Harborne Pool & Fitness Centre, before its official hand over to Birmingham City Council on the 1st November 2011.
 
The pool will open to the pubic in January 2012.
 
The £12m Harborne Pool & Fitness Centre is undergoing the finishing touches to the brand new facilities on Lordswood Road, by [...]

Meeting to discuss the pros and cons of a directly elected mayor in Birmingham // October 15th, 2011 // Comments Off // Constituency News, Events

Birmingham Visit - Macmillan Mobile Cancer Information & Support Unit // October 13th, 2011 // No Comments » // Constituency News, Events

The Regional Macmillan Mobile Cancer Information & Support Service (MMCISS) will be visiting Birmingham on Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th October 2011 in Victoria Square from 10am to 3pm on both days.
The service aims to provide information and support to anyone affected by cancer, without the need for an appointment.
The MMCISS deliver this service from a [...]

Edgbaston Lending Clinic - 18th October 2011 // October 12th, 2011 // No Comments » // Constituency News, Events

Barclays Business is running a lending campaign throughout October and November to inspire confidence amongst small and medium sized enterprises.
Lisa Kennedy, Head of Regional Corporate Affairs  for the Central Region said;
“Research shows that half of all small and medium sized enterprises plan for growth but are reluctant to approach their banks to discuss how to [...]

Bill Bryson Prize for Science Communication 2011 // October 11th, 2011 // No Comments » // Constituency News

The Royal Society of Chemistry Bill Bryson Prize for Science Communication is an engaging and popular competition, designed to encourage and recognise clear science communication in schools and colleges.
The joint Secondary Winner for 2011 is Evelyn Henderson who attends King Edward VI High School for Girls, Edgbaston. 
The awards ceremony took place today in the State [...]

MP Issues Warning of Rogue Traders Targeting the Elderly and Disabled // October 10th, 2011 // No Comments » // Constituency News

Gisela Stuart is warning constituents to be on their guard against unscrupulous traders that sell mobility aids on the doorstep.  Gisela is supporting the Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT’s) campaign to raise awareness of this issue.
Mobility aids are products that are used by the elderly or disabled such as mobility scooters, wheelchairs, and walk-in baths. [...]

Olympic Park School Games 2012 // October 7th, 2011 // No Comments » // Constituency News

Several schools within the Edgbaston constituency have signed up to the School Games programme, to compete in the inaugural national finals at Olympic Park in May 2012.
The Games will boost the existing work in school sport to create a year round calendar of competition for pupils of all abilities in years 3 - 13.
Talented athletes [...]

Elizabeth Finn Care - Leading Charity for Financial Support // October 5th, 2011 // No Comments » // Constituency News

Gisela receives regular enquiries from residents seeking information on grants or financial support for those on low incomes or who are currently experiencing financial problems.
Elizabeth Finn Care is a leading national charity that gives direct financial support to those in financial need.
There are two parts to the charity:  Elizabeth Finn Grants that help British and [...]