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MP warns of dire consequences of government decision on redundancy notice

Posted Tue, 2013-04-16 12:17

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Changes to the Draft Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (Amendment) Order 2013 will cut the minimum statutory consultation period for compulsory redundancy of 100 employees or more from 90 days to 45 days. This will make redundancy and closure easier at a time when jobs are few and far between.

The government pushed these changes through by 11 votes to 7 with the help of two Lib Dems and a Democratic Unionist MP

Avoid the pay day lenders and visit your local credit union!

Posted Fri, 2013-04-12 14:20

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Steve recently visited Communisave Credit Union, on Pershore Road in Cotteridge, to have a chat with the manager and find out what services they offer.

South Birmingham GP Walk-in Centre Update, April 2013

Posted Thu, 2013-04-11 15:07

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I created the Facebook group ‘I support Katie Road’ back in mid-March when I first heard about a review of Walk-in Centres and questions being asked about the future of Katie Road. It currently has 230 members. I have spent the past few weeks talking to hundreds of constituents and hearing of the life and death situations which have taken them to Katie Road. Sometimes they got treatment on the spot and were able to go home relieved.

Invitation to my Selly Oak Report Back event

Posted Wed, 2013-04-10 17:11

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St. Stephen’s Church, Serpentine Road, Selly Park, B29 7HU

Age UK Birmingham opens in Kings Heath

Posted Wed, 2013-04-10 16:41

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Three local Age Concerns charities have merged together to become Age UK Birmingham which will provide a range of services to support people over 50. The charity will offer services like exercise classes, a shopping service, benefits advice, carers and support groups and help with gardening.

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Steve visits TS Sherbourne Sea Cadets

Posted Tue, 2013-04-09 09:10

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TS Sherbourne is a Bournville secret just off Dell Road. This unit of the sea cadets was originally formed in 1942 and met at Sherbourne Road, off Highgate. They offer a range of activities for boys and girls aged 10-18. Opportunities include: learning to play an instrument, sailing skills, first aid and a whole range of character building activities.

Latest Sainsbury’s plans for the former Battery Site in Selly Oak – have your say!

Posted Fri, 2013-04-05 15:50

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Sainsbury’s have submitted a planning application for their latest plans for the former Battery Site in Selly Oak (land between Bristol Road, Harborne Lane and Aston Webb Boulevard). You can view the latest plans here: http://sellyoak-regeneration.co.uk/site-plan.php.

Birmingham City Council is interested in comments from the public, preferably before 25 April 2013.

My speech from the Energy Debate with Friends of the Earth, University of Birmingham Guild of Students, 19 February 2013

Posted Thu, 2013-04-04 15:26

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Higher energy prices are one way to achieve lower energy consumption, a desirable goal for those who want to save the planet, but higher energy costs hit hard working families, the old and the vulnerable. Is it possible to reduce costs, reduce energy consumption and switch to decarbonisation in a society like ours without exposing the poor and the vulnerable to real risks?

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Tesco Reveals Updated Plans for Stirchley

Posted Thu, 2013-03-28 18:06

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Almost a decade after it first obtained planning permission to redevelop the Hazelwell Lane site in Stirchley, Tesco is revealing updated plans to the local community. The scheme will deliver a new superstore, unit shops, apartments, public spaces, highway improvements and will create in the excess of 300 new jobs.

Steve stands corrected! Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has a grand total of THREE apprentices under 19 not ONE

Posted Thu, 2013-03-28 17:25

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Speaking in a debate on Apprenticeships in March, Steve McCabe, Birmingham Selly Oak, asked:

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