Perry Barr MP unveils new local campaign
Perry Barr’s re-elected Labour MP, Khalid Mahmood, has revealed plans for a new local scheme set on improving the environment.
The ‘Our Perry Barr’ campaign will be focused around the opinions and requests of those dwelling in the constituency, with the aim of making the area a better place to live.
Environmental concerns
The MP’s relationship with environmental issues is a difficult one to call. Various online voting records give evidence that the MP voted against laws to stop climate change in particular.
Mr Mahmood dispelled these claims however, insisting that he has backed the laws in the past. He also gave insight into his stance on other environmental matters. He said,
‘I supported the Climate Change Bill and I was delighted that we were able to pass such a groundbreaking law, I am also a strong supporter of the hunting ban and will fight against any moves to repeal the act. I am, however, a supporter of nuclear power and I make no apology for this. It is the only realistic way of delivering clean fuel.’
Local work
The MP maintained that he has already done much to improve the environment in his constituency and wants to continue his work for the community. He stated,
‘In terms of local campaigning I have fought on environmental issues, often these are based on getting local problems resolved rather than on national topics.I have been greatly heartened by some of the progress over the last decade.’
‘Regeneration, especially in Lozells/Handsworth, has enhanced the environment of the area, in particular Handsworth Park has been transformed, Sandwell Valley has been opened up to greater access for local people and allotments in the area have gone from strength to strength. There is noticeably less graffiti and littering in the area and this has been partly as a result of the priorities set by local people for the police and council.
‘Our Perry Barr’
The ‘Our Perry Barr’ campaign revealed by the MP looks set to build on the work already started with the help of the local communities.
Mr Mahmood divulged that the campaign will be ‘officially launched’ in a few weeks’ time. He said,
‘the project is based on public input so it will be interesting to see what environmental concerns are raised by local people.’
He also urged residents of the Perry Barr constituency to put forward their views,
‘I am always keen to hear what ideas local residents have so just let me know and I will see what can be done to support them.’
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John Blyth says:
Sadly you are misinformed “Sandwell Valley has been opened up to greater access for local people” !!!
THE BIRMINGHAM SIDE NEEDED early this YEAR SERIOUS WORK TO BE DONE ON ITS TRAILS & HEDGEROWS…+ FENCES REPAIRING ETC..
BUT BECAUSE OF THE HILL TOP GOLF SITUATION B.c.c DID NOTHING…!!!!!!!
by CHAIR SANDWELL VALLEy TRAILS GROUP
Jun. 8 at 9:23 amJohn Blyth says:
Very sadly you are misinformed that Sandwell Valley has been opened up to greater access for local people
THE BIRMINGHAM SIDE NEEDED early this YEAR SERIOUS WORK TO BE DONE ON ITS TRAILS and HEDGEROWS plus FENCES REPAIRING ETC
BUT BECAUSE OF THE HILL TOP GOLF SITUATION BCC DID NOTHING
by CHAIR SANDWELL VALLEy TRAILS GROUP
Jun. 8 at 9:25 amKatie Fox says:
I’m sorry to hear that you believe that to be the case. You’ll see that piece of information is a direct quote from the Perry Barr MP Khalid Mahmood so you would have to take it up with him I’m afraid.
Jun. 13 at 1:57 amJohn Blyth says:
BIRMINGHAN SIDE OF SANDWELL VALLEY PROBLEMS I HAVE SENT A LOCATION MAP AND EMAIL WITH ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPHS……..
Sadly, I know the 3 local Labour Birmingham Councillors, the Perry Barr MP and the local consistency officers have read these — BUT NONE OF THEM HAVE BOTHERED TO REPLY !!!!!!!!!
Jun. 14 at 9:04 amKatie Fox says:
The Birmingham MP’s do seem to be hard to get hold of.
If you want to take the issue up with Khalid Mahmood I’d advise contacting someone who works with him rather than the MP himself- I got a quick response this way.
Jun. 14 at 4:57 pmMorgan Mccarthy says:
Sadly you are misinformed “Sandwell Valley has been opened up to greater access for local people” !!! THE BIRMINGHAM SIDE NEEDED early this YEAR SERIOUS WORK TO BE DONE ON ITS TRAILS & HEDGEROWS…+ FENCES REPAIRING ETC.. BUT BECAUSE OF THE HILL TOP GOLF SITUATION B.c.c DID NOTHING…!!!!!!! by CHAIR SANDWELL VALLEy TRAILS GROUP
Dec. 24 at 12:06 am