Black Country news and blogs Monday 17 February 2014
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston
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Don’t Risk Homelessness 
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 6 Feb 14
Shelter’s helpline receives too many calls from people in desperation and on the brink of losing their home, because bills and notices have been left unopened and problems have piled up.
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Focus Birmingham
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 4 Feb 14
Focus Birmingham is a registered charity based on Woodville Road, Harborne that enables service users to live fulfilling and independent lives by providing services that reflect their wants and needs.
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Politics Society Visits Parliament
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 4 Feb 14
The University of Birmingham’s Politics Society organised a recent visit to Parliament and met up with Gisela Stuart.
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Holocaust Memorial Day
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 24 Jan 14
Marking Holocaust Memorial Day this week, Gisela Stuart signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment in the House of Commons, honouring those who died during the Holocaust as well as honouring the extraordinary Holocaust survivors …
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St Paul’s in Parliament
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 23 Jan 14
Ellen McGillycuddy, Assistant Headteacher at St.
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Local Student Reaches Out
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 14 Jan 14
Hannah Lakhani is a first year undergraduate at the University of Birmingham studying Psychology.
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Age Concern at Onneley Centre
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 13 Jan 14
The new look Onneley Centre on Court Oak Road, Harborne has been officially opened by Gisela Stuart, on behalf of Age UK Birmingham who have recently taken over its running.
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Building Birmingham Scholarship
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 9 Jan 14
A new and exciting bursary scheme has been launched to help support local young people into careers in the construction and built environment sectors.
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MP says ‘Give to genuine charities this Christmas’
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 20 Dec 13
Gisela Stuart is warning residents to check they are giving to a registered charity this Christmas.
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Fountain Road Post Office SAVED!
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 19 Dec 13
Following a successful campaign, Gisela is delighted to announce that Fountain Road Post Office will remain open.
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MPs enjoy a Christmas treat in Bournville with Mondelēz apprentices
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 17 Dec 13
On 13 th December 2013, Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Maria Eagle, visited Mondelēz International’s site in Bournville, the home of Cadbury, with a group of West Midlands MPs, including Gisela, to meet …
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Tackle Nuisance Calls
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 16 Dec 13
Nuisance phone calls are a common problem.
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Lordswood Cadets Triumph
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 13 Dec 13
Gisela Stuart attended the official opening of the new Cadets building in the Constituency.
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Queens Award for Voluntary Service
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 9 Dec 13
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK.
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Open University Graduation
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 28 Nov 13
On Saturday 23 rd November 2013, 760 students graduated with The Open University at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall, supported by their proud family and friends.
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Willmott Dixon’s celebrates local skills in Birmingham
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 21 Nov 13
Birmingham hosted Willmott Dixon’s annual celebration of the achievement its apprentices make to the business.
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“Why It Matters To You What Your MP Does?”
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 19 Nov 13
Bartley Green School students invited Gisela to visit their school as a follow on to National Parliament Week.
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World Diabetes Day in Birmingham – 14th Nov
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 12 Nov 13
Gisela Stuart urges local residents to visit the Diabetes UK Roadshow Bus, on Thursday 14th November at Edgbaston Street, Birmingham, B5 4BA, opposite Sports Direct from 9am -5pm.
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Bar National Mock Trial Competition 2013/14
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 1 Nov 13
Lordswood Girls’ School and Sixth Form Centre are taking part in the Birmingham regional heat of this year’s Bar National Mock Trial Competition in November at Birmingham Crown Court.
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Visit to Heineken Cider Making Facility
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 29 Oct 13
As am member of the Industry and Parliament Trust (IPT) Industry Visit programme, Gisela spent a day with Heineken on Thursday 17th October 2013 looking at the importance of the cider industry to the rural economy.
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Support Needed for Constituency Rugby Team
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 28 Oct 13
King Edward VI Five Ways School has a strong rugby tradition dating back to 1894 when it played its first competitive fixture.
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Closing the Gap
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 25 Oct 13
The Midland Region of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers is holding an event on 7 November 2013, at the National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull, to draw attention to the critical shortage of engineers and technicians in the UK.
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MPs Lobby BBC
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 24 Oct 13
A cross party group of MPs have called for a ‘fair share’ of BBC investment in the Midlands at a breakfast meeting with executives from the corporation.
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Money for Life Challenge
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 18 Oct 13
Gisela is encouraging education and training organisations to back the Lloyds Banking Group’s Money for Life Challenge, a national competition for 16–24 year olds in further education, work-based learning, adult community learning or training …
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Tackle Fuel Poverty Funding Scheme 2013-14.
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 17 Oct 13
The Community Action Awards Scheme aims to reward projects throughout England which demonstrate excellence in the field of tackling fuel poverty and improving energy efficiency.
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Red Tape or Creating Change
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 15 Oct 13
Women in Business: Setting the Agenda 19 th November 2013 5:45-8:00pm PwC, Cornwall Court, B3 2DT Speakers: Chair: Susana Mendonça (BCC West Midlands, Daily Politics) Panellists: Kate Cooper (Founder, New Optimists) Kirsty Davies-Chinnock (MD …
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Fire safety in students’ halls
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 8 Oct 13
Zurich Municipal is running a public information campaign on the risk of fires in student accommodation.
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World School Milk Day
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 7 Oct 13
In a recent visit to Doddington Green Nursery, Gisela meet with school staff and the Cool Milk representative to engage with children about milk and to discuss with staff the importance of milk in the school day.
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The Challenge!
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 4 Oct 13
During Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September eight teams of young people carried out a campaign about a local issue in Birmingham.
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Hillcrest School Awards Ceremony
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 3 Oct 13
On Tuesday 1 st October, Gisela Stuart visited Hillcrest School to join students, staff and parents in celebrating Hillcrest’s best ever GCSE and BTEC results and to present the current year 10 + 11 students with their Autumn Term awards.
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Local Kids Charity Needs Your Support
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 27 Sep 13
Kids Like Us needs you to vote for them in the Lloyds Bank Community Fund 2013.
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Fountain Road Post Office Relocation Plans
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 24 Sep 13
Gisela Stuart has objected to plans by Post Office Ltd to move their post office from 347 Hagley Road to a new location at 171 Knightlow Road, B17 8PY.
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Edgbaston Orchid Bonus
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 23 Sep 13
Gisela Stuart has presented cheques totalling over £7000 to Birmingham Women’s Hospital, for their Tiny Babies Big Charity Appeal.
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Construction Industry Open Day
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 19 Sep 13
During Open Doors Weekend, construction firms will be opening up their sites to the public for a rare chance to go behind the scenes at some of the most high-profile and prestigious construction sites in the UK.
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RespectaBULL!
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 17 Sep 13
Officers from Blue Cross for Pets met with Gisela Stuart recently to request support in encouraging local schools to take up the offer of training sessions for pupils on the important issue of responsible dog ownership.
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Women in Business
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 16 Sep 13
The West Midlands Women in Business Association (WiBA) recently hosted a networking lunch at Opus, with Gisela Stuart as their guest speaker talking about her experience of working in politics.
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MP Pledge In The Fight Against Dementia
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 12 Sep 13
Gisela Stuart has pledged to take action to support the 800,000 people living with dementia across the UK.
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Volunteers Wanted for Birmingham Fair Money
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 30 Aug 13
Citysave Credit Union are seeking volunteers to assist with a promotional event in Birmingham City Centre.
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Bartley Green Students Thoughts On Parliament
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 23 Aug 13
Woodcock Hill Primary School students from Year 5 visited the Houses of Parliament recently and met up with Gisela in Westminster Hall.
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Our Ideal Teacher
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 12 Aug 13
Woodgate Primary School students have sent their designs on their ideal teacher to Gisela in support of the campaign to ensure all children in the world have the opportunity to attend school.
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Tax-Free Childcare Scheme Consultation
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 8 Aug 13
The Treasury has launched a consultation on the design and operation of the Tax-Free Childcare Scheme.
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Breastfeeders Aloud!
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 31 Jul 13
Following on from the successful Edgbaston Orchid Dinner, Gisela Stuart was able to make a presentation of £500 to a local group of mums who are promoting and supporting breastfeeding.
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Gisela Urges Children To Take Up The Summer Reading Challenge
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 26 Jul 13
Local MP Gisela Stuart is supporting a campaign run by charity The Reading Agency to encourage all primary school children to join their local library and take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge – the UK’s biggest reading …
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My Money Week
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 22 Jul 13
Hillcrest School took part in `My Money Week’, a UK financial education initiative delivered in partnership by pfeg (Personal Finance Education Group) and Barclays, to improve financial skills.
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Gisela Stuart visits Woodgate Primary School
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 18 Jul 13
Gisela paid an enjoyable visit to Woodgate Primary School recently to catch up on events at the school and to talk to the students.
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A walking Sensation!
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 15 Jul 13
Inspired by the amazing success of the nationwide ‘Walk to School Week’, , Worlds End Junior School emulated their success with their own Walk to School Week, from Monday 24th June to Friday 28th.
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Royal Mail Stamp Competition
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 11 Jul 13
It’s that time of year! ‘What does the Christmas season mean to you?’ is the theme of this year’s Royal Mail Christmas Children’s Stamp Art Competition which is now open for 2013.
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We Can Do!
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 9 Jul 13
Quinton resident, Erma Lewis arranged the Carers Appreciation Day event at the Centennial Centre, with the sponsorship of Legal General Insurance.
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Airbus Fly Your Ideas Competition 2013
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 8 Jul 13
The University of Birmingham successfully reached the last few rounds of the Airbus competition for their work in developing a new concept to create a more efficient aviation industry.
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60th Triumph
Gisela Stuart MP, Labour, Edgbaston 4 Jul 13
The Edgbaston Orchid Dinner raised over £8000 for charity! The celebration dinner, held on the 3rd July marked the 60th anniversary of a woman representing the Edgbaston constituency and raised funds for the Tiny Babies Big Charity Appeal to equip …