Hawbush Gardens is a real jewel in the community here in Brierley Hill. Ken Smith runs it — they use the space to grow fresh produce for local people and so much more. I went there and spoke to Ken for the first of my 'Dudley South Heroes' conversations — in these conversations you can hear from some of our amazing local people who are doing great things for our community.
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Meet Dudley South Hero Stu Bratt - Thu 30th March
Meet Stu Bratt, my next Dudley South Hero. Stu runs a local mental health charity for men called "Tough Enough To Care". |
Live from my 8th annual jobs fair - Tue 18th October
I hosted a packed jobs fair at Merry Hill shopping centre and I’d like to thank every single business and organisation that took the time to come along and speak to local people. |
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Pensnett needs a GP surgery - Thu 8th September
At the start of the pandemic, GPs in Pensnett were moved to Brierley Hill and the High Oak Surgery became a Respiratory Assessment Centre. We need a permanent GP surgery back in Pensnett. |
Taking young people off benefits - Wed 10th November
There’s just over a month left until the government Kickstart scheme ends. It is a fantastic scheme that takes young people off benefits and puts them into quality jobs. |
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JOBS JOBS JOBS!!! - Tue 19th October
I’m really pleased to report that Dudley and the West Midlands currently have more job vacancies than before the pandemic. |
Delivering for Dudley's special needs pupils - Wed 12th May
We have some excellent special needs schools here in Dudley such as Pens Meadow - I was proud to open their post-16 building 4 years ago. |
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Pandemic money for Dudley - Thu 1st April
Spring is coming and things are slowly looking up. Over the past year we’ve spent millions on helping people, families and businesses get through the pandemic. |
In conversation with Netherton C of E - Tue 26th January
Our local schools are doing a fantastic job taking lessons online during this challenging time. |