Does your area suffer from graffiti? Have you got problems with fly-tippers and rubbish on your streets.
If so, tell me about it, and I will contact Birmingham City Council to get it cleared up.
Write to me at the House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA.
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March 2007
27 March 2007 |
| Join the Hodge Hill Constituency Youth Forum |
Do you want more say in what happens in the area? Do you want to change things for young people?
For more details see the printable poster here. |
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26 March 2007 |
| Get a grip on street patrols, Liam warns Council |
Liam Byrne MP today warned the city council to get a grip on the street patrols paid to lead the charge against grime.
The Hodge Hill MP is demanding urgent talks with the city's chief executive after council officials revealed they were still unable to tell him which kind of wardens were patrolling where in Hodge Hill and with what powers - four months after the MP asked for answers.
The admission came just days after the council's 'Mr Clean', Ian Coghill, said rich parts of Birmingham might be getting a better cleaning service than less wealthy parts like Hodge Hill.
For the full story please click here. |
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21 March 2007 |
Asylum amnesty is simply not fair for hardworking Birmingham |
| by Liam Byrne MP |
As the MP for Hodge Hill I do not believe that an amnesty of failed asylum seekers is in the best interests of my constituents nor citizens in the rest of the city – for one simple reason; it simply isn’t fair.
We have a proud tradition in this country of providing protection of those fleeing persecution. We should preserve this. But up to 70% of asylum claims are proved – typically by judges – to be without foundation.
I think these people shouldn’t be allowed to work. We work hard to help people go home voluntarily. But where that hand of support is pushed away, I think we need to detain and deport people. Last year – my first as immigration minister – we deported more than ever before.
For the full story please click here. |
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15 March 2007 |
| Byrne call for free cash hotspots in Hodge Hill |
Liam Byrne has asked his constituents to name and shame cashpoints that charge a fee for withdrawals and to suggest which areas in Hodge Hill are most in need of a free machine.
The call comes as part of a government deal announced at the end of last year to provide 600 new non-charging cash machines throughout the country in areas like Hodge Hill.
For the full story please click here.
Email Liam with your suggestions by clicking here. |
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5 March 2007 |
| Free fire safety check in your home |
West Midlands Fire Service are offering free fire safety checks in your home.
The checks are free
and take just half an hour. Firefighters will check your home and give you fire safety advice in order to keep you safe from fire and help you plan an escape route in case of emergency. They can also fit a free smoke alarm if required.
You can register online, or by telephone. For more information, please click the following link:
Free Home Fire Safety Check
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1 March 2007 |
Volunteer required in Westminster office to assist with ongoing and new projects |
Liam is looking for a volunteer to help out in the London office and is encouraging applications from Hodge Hill.
For details please click here.
This is a great opportunity to see Liam's work in the House of Commons first-hand. Please note that the position is likely to be filled before the deadline. |
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