In the constituency

Steve tells Government: ‘Help training providers like Reflections!’

Posted Mon, 2012-02-20 10:21

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The event is part of a comprehensive training program for their students, supplemented by on-the-job placements.

Issue to raise? Come to my Selly Oak Report Back!

Posted Tue, 2012-02-14 17:47

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I am particularly concerned about the increase in unemployment and the prospect of a generation of young people being written off with no hope for the future.

I have arranged another of my regular Report Back events so that residents can raise issues they are concerned about; question me about what I have been doing in Parliament and in the constituency and discuss my priorities for the next couple of months.

Birmingham residents given opportunity to switch-on Local TV

Posted Wed, 2012-02-08 13:53

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It is hoped that local media outlets will support local democracy and commerce and provide communities with relevant and targeted content from organizations and companies based in Birmingham. The service will broadcast on the popular Freeview platform.

Steve said “I’m encouraging community groups, local companies, schools, colleges, universities and media companies to engage with the DCMS and OFCOM to make the most of this exciting opportunity.

Steve visits Birmingham Apprentices as part of National Apprenticeship Week

Posted Wed, 2012-02-08 13:26

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Steve recently visited Gordon Franks Training, a successful training agency in Birmingham. Whilst there, he spoke with current students about their training experience and hopes for the future.

Birmingham MP calls on Government and Birmingham City Council to do more for West Midlands’ homeless

Posted Fri, 2011-12-09 10:39

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Figures released yesterday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), revealed 12,510 people were made homeless over the period of July to September 2011. During the same period in 2010, that figure stood at 11,840; a rise of 6%.

Statistics also revealed that the West Midlands had the highest rate of homelessness outside London.

Steve McCabe MP pledges to help hard pressed constituents escape the misery of living in fuel poverty this winter

Posted Thu, 2011-12-08 17:26

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Steve is backing National Energy Action’s Warm Homes Campaign 2011, which is supported by E.ON, and is stressing that community engagement is vital in combating rising levels of fuel poverty in Birmingham.

Cross party demands visit from BBC’s Director General after jobs losses proposed

Posted Thu, 2011-12-08 13:30

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The BBC has revealed plans which will mean the loss of 150 jobs and the transference of the Factual Unit to Bristol and the loss of posts in several other departments including radio, current affairs and news. A whole raft of programmes will no longer be made in Birmingham including Countryfile, Gardeners' World and the Sky at Night.

Steve has already put down an Early Day Motion in Parliament, intervened in the debate earlier this week and written to both Mark Thomson and Birmingham City Council.

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