Over 1,000 Meir Park residents have now said 'No to telegraph poles' Monday, 29 June, 2026 As we come towards the last few days of our petition, it's been amazing to see how we've now secured over 1,000 signatures on the campaign, not to mention promotion via the local paper. So many residents have been in touch with me about this, their frustration with BT Openreach's ability to respond clearly and appropriately to their concerns, and how inappropriate they feel the imposition of... Local News
Supporting 'Strictly Knot Dancing' 4th October 2025 Move aside 'Strictly Come Dancing', we have our own local version where local business people step forward onto the dancefloor with their professional partners... Local News
Meir Park Community Surgery 20th September 2025 Another PCSO and councillor surgery, this time at the Potters Bar in Meir Park. Local News
Visit to the Spark Group 22nd August 2025 As a big supporter of the Holiday and Food (HAF) scheme, I'm always interested to see how organisations can use the system and the support of The Hubb... Local News
Catchems Corner surgery 19th August 2025 Along with our local PCSO, I've recently started a hold local community drop in surgeries. Today we were at the Catchems Corner pub - here's what happened... Local News
Supporting Stories in the Park 15th August 2025 One of the things that attracted me to my role at the RJS Foundation was the ability to help local organisations making a difference. Reading has always been... Local News
Hop to it in the Staffordshire Moorlands 8th August 2025 Have you spotted the wallabys around the Staffordshire Moorlands? There's 10 in total spread across the area, all decorated y local groups and organisations... Local News
Meir Park Community Hall 'Changing Place' Opened 6th August 2025 It was a pleasure today to join representatives from users, the Deputy Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent and our local MP as the new 'Changing Place' was officially... Local News
Viewing Clarion's Work in Manchester 30th July 2025 The opportunity to get a behind the scenes look at housing development with one of the country's largest housing associations - Clarion - was one I couldn't... Opinions
Thank You University of Staffordshire 23rd July 2025 A huge honour yesterday to be awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Staffordshire in front of fellow alumni, my family and honorary doctorate... Local News
