Neil is making progress with our plan for Solihull West and Shirley.
1. Securing new investment for our local NHS
We need our A&E services back at Solihull Hospital. Neil has welcomed a brand new £45 million investment in Solihull Hospital. This investment funds an elective hub, which will provide six brand new state-of-the-art operating theatres, delivering a range of procedures for Solihull and Birmingham patients, including for those with cancer and orthopaedic conditions.
2. Tackling crime and keeping our streets safe
Due to the previous Conservative Government’s national uplift of 20,000 Police Officers, crime has come down in 2023/24 by 10%, and 999 response times cut in the West Midlands.
Moving forward, Neil wants to see an urgent reduction in knife crime. This is a large concern to my constituents and the West Midlands suffers from high levels of this devastating act of violence. In Solihull, Neil has raised concerns about the frequent incidents of car crime, which needs pressing attention.
3. Backing our local High Streets
The redevelopment of Mell Square is pumping millions of pounds of private investment right into our Town Centre;enhancing our retail and visitor experiences, whilst delivering more homes, which will boost the footfall. This plan incorporates a new Integrated Transport Hub at Solihull Station which will be another major boost to the local economy.
In the New Year, Neil is delighted that, BNP Parabis are moving into their new upgraded headquarters in the constituency and expanding to 800 staff.
4. Delivering affordable homes whilst protecting our green belt
Our “Brownfield First” approach, where derelict and unused sites are developed first, must continue. Neil is working with local residents, planners, and local councillors to ensure we build sustainable homes without blighting our precious green spaces.
5. Improving our children's future
One of Neil’s first acts as our Member of Parliament was to debate SEND issues in Westminster Hall. Neil is campaigning for the Government to recognise the tremendous efforts of our schools and teachers, who work tirelessly to nurture and educate our children. He wants to ensure no child is left behind, meaning that all children have the support and opportunities to thrive and maximise their potential. Improving SEND provision locally is a real priority for Neil.
6. Reducing energy bills and tackling climate change
Climate change is the defining issue of our time. Neil joined the Parliamentary caucus of the Conservative Environment Network, to champion greater environmental action in Parliament. Neil has a plan to work with Solihull Council, and the West Midlands Combined Authority, to retrofit more homes, and seek more support from the Government for local businesses to decarbonise. Neil believes that local businesses can benefit from trade opportunities that will follow a transition to a lower carbon economy. Neil wants household energy bills to fall, that is why he opposed the Government’s cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment.