Supporting rural communities

Meeting the NFU at the local strawberry farm

I work to support rural communities and businesses.  As the MP for the constituency of Tamworth I also represent the surrounding villages so helping rural areas thrive is high on my agenda. 

I live in Shenstone, one of the larger local villages and access to post offices and public transport, maintaining quality education for all ages, speeding on the main roads and HGVs passing through residential areas are concerns of mine.  I have also been working closely with the Police and NFU to tackle rural crime on houses, farms, cars and churches.

Whether it is helping fundraise for community events, addressing rural broadband and mobile issues or fighting for better transport and access to services I will work with both local and national bodies to protect and enhance our rural communities.

 

News

Raise a mug for Macmillan

Cancer hasn’t stopped during COVID-19, and neither has Macmillan. Every penny raised at a Macmillan Coffee Morning helps them to provide vital support to people with cancer, who need it now more than ever.

WMCA Distance Learning with Coursera

I know the Covid19 outbreak has been a challenging time for many, particularly when it comes to work.  That's why I am pleased to see that the West Midland's Combined Authority has joined forces with Coursera the online learning platform with the aim of upskilling our local workforce.

Rural Broadband Voucher Scheme Extended

I know many of you in the villages and the outskirts of Fazeley raise concerns with me about access to broadband, some of you have it, some do not, for some the speed is slow or availability of providers is limited. 

Driving Test Bookings Re-Started

Now that cases are down, more staff are returning to work and this includes staff at the DVSA.  From this week the driving test booking service has re-opened for new bookings.

Entries for Tamworth MP’s Summer of Small Businesses opened

Last summer, Tamworth MP Christopher Pincher ran a campaign alongside the Mayor of Tamworth and Tamworth Have a Heart to highlight a different defibrillator each day. This summer the MP is highlighting our local, small and independent businesses.