Archive for Constituency News
Invisible Leadership Puts Birmingham’s Future At Risk // January 27th, 2012 // No Comments » // Constituency News
Invisible and indecisive leadership risks leaving Birmingham struck behind other cities as they take on new powers and extra cash from Whitehall, says city Labour MP Gisela Stuart.
Gisela spoke out after a week in which two English cities opted to create an elected mayor to fight their corner on the national and international stage. Councillors [...]CAB Benefit From Donation // January 25th, 2012 // No Comments » // Constituency News
Yvonne Davies, CEO of the Birmingham Citizens Advice Bureau Service, collected the latest donation cheque for £50 from Gisela Stuart.
Populus provided the cheque in appreciation of Gisela taking part in their latest Populus Parliamentary Panel Survey.
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Gisela said:
“The CAB provides a valuable service for the community that is reliable and accurate. I totally recommend that more [...]npower’s Health Through Warmth Scheme // January 23rd, 2012 // No Comments » // Constituency News
Gisela Stuart showed her support for local warmth scheme, npower Health Through Warmth, by visiting a resident who has received help.
Gisela was joined by Volker Beckers, CEO for RWE npower; Jane Britton, county manager for the Royal British Legion and Elaine Midwinter, Health Through Warmth scheme manager. The visit was hosted by resident Veronica Low, who [...]Support Hospice Volunteer in London Marathon! // January 11th, 2012 // No Comments » // Constituency News
Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice volunteer, John Ridd is running in the London Marathon to raise funds for the Hospice.
To sponsor John, you can either pop into one of the St Mary’s Hospice charity shops or donate via John’s page at www.virginmoneygiving.com/ridders or email John john.ridd@bsmh.org.uk
John said:
“I have worked for Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice for 18 [...]Cerebral Palsy Midlands Accepts Financial Boost // January 10th, 2012 // No Comments » // Constituency News
In appreciation for Gisela Stuart taking part in the ComRes October-November 2011 Parliamentary Panel Survey, ComRes provided a cheque for £75 made out to Cerebral Palsy Midlands, the charity of Gisela’s choice.
Harborne based Cerebral Palsy Midlands provides support, education, training and life skills to the local community and to their service users.
Gisela said: “I have [...]Don’t Let Central Heating Systems Get Frostbite This Winter // December 20th, 2011 // No Comments » // Constituency News
Frozen Condensate Pipes were a huge problem last year and many households were caught out during the severe cold weather spell - which in some areas went down to minus 20°C.
This resulted in a large increase in the number of calls to boiler manufacturers and heating installers from householders with condensing (high efficiency) boilers where [...]MP pledges to help hard pressed constituents escape the misery of living in fuel poverty this winter // December 19th, 2011 // No Comments » // Constituency News
Local MP Gisela Stuart has pledged to help eradicate fuel poverty from her constituency by ensuring vulnerable households know where to turn for help and support if they are struggling to heat their homes.
The MP for Birmingham, Edgbaston is backing National Energy Action’s Warm Homes Campaign 2011, which is supported by E.ON, and is stressing [...]Birmingham Assay Office // December 16th, 2011 // No Comments » // Constituency News
During a recent visit to the Birmingham Assay office, Gisela Stuart met up with their management team to view the plans for the new premises.
Gisela said:
“The Birmingham Assay Office plan to relocate to a new location in the Jewellery Quarter in 2013. The move will further enforce the importance of maintaining the role of the [...]Bartley Green Pupils Visit Parliament // December 14th, 2011 // No Comments » // Constituency News
As part of their Citizenship Programme, 180 Year 7 pupils from Bartley Green School visited parliament and met up with Gisela Stuart for a question and answer session in the Gladstone Committee Room.
Gisela said:
“Des Flood, the school’s Assistant Head, regularly brings pupils down to Westminster for a taste of how Parliament works. The experience for [...]Region’s New Green Hybrid Buses Unveiled // December 12th, 2011 // No Comments » // Constituency News
National Express West Midlands and Centro unveiled their new state of the art hybrid buses at Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens, Friday 2 December 2011.
The new greener vehicles will be on the 22 between Birmingham and Kitwell and 23 between Birmingham and Woodgate early in the new year. The services run on a joint 8 minute frequency during [...]
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- shocking. 25% of cancers only diagnosed when people get to hospital. That's why Labour pushed for early diagnosis and referal! 2010-11-13
- really great evening with new labour Party members and our council election candidates. Ready for the fight. Thanks for being there. 2010-11-12
- can asking people to stone a woman to death ever be a joke or just fun? I think not... what do you think? 2010-11-11
- Andrewmitchellmp@parliament.uk.... tell him what you think of Gareth Compton's "stoning women" comment 2010-11-11
- Tory Gareth Compton thinks encouraging stoning women to death is just a glib comment. Disgraceful. Tell Mike Whitby and Andrew Mitchell MP 2010-11-11
- City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra celebrates 90th birthday. Amazing concert! Every Brummie should go once a year. Full house! 2010-11-11
- will be voting to support euqitable life members today. 2010-11-10
- MoD website taken down because it's been hacked into. Bad day! 2010-11-08
- congratulations to the Milibands... baby boy! glad he is taking some time off to be with them 2010-11-08
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