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Firstly, allow me to take the opportunity to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.
The last month has seen me host my second Annual Pensioners Advice and Information Fair. It was a great success, with 55 exhibitors offering free information and advice to over 500 residents who turned out on the day. You can read Bromsgrove's verdict on the fair here and here.
Thank you to our sponsors, First Bus Group and Reddifast Wire, and all the exhibitors and volunteers for helping to put on such a fantastic event. I look forward to hosting my third fair next year.
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Last Saturday marked Small Business Saturday across the UK. Small businesses make a valuable contribution to our local community and economy and I’m so proud of all of our businesses in Bromsgrove District.
On behalf of Bromsgrove, I’d like to congratulate His Royal Highness, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their exciting news. We look forward to the Royal Wedding!
Finally, it's excellent news that the unemployment rate remains at just 1% in Bromsgrove. Very encouraging, but as always there's more to do.
It's important for me to hear your comments, thoughts, and feedback, so please don't hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards,
Sajid Javid
Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove
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This month, I held a public meeting with Worcestershire County Council, Openreach and BT to help address the unacceptably poor broadband in Upton Warren.
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I was deeply moved by the Bromsgrove Remembrance Parade and Service honouring those who have sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom. Lest we forget.
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I was pleased to open the newly refurbished Santander Branch on Bromsgrove High Street, and welcome a £5000 donation to Acorns Hospice.
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I was honoured to win Conservative MP of the Year at the Patchwork MP of the Year Awards. Thank you to the Patchwork Foundation for all that you do.
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I was pleased to see Bromsgrove Travel Specialist 'Hotel and Travel Solutions' expanding to take on 40 new staff from the local area over the next 3 years. Keep up the good work!
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It was great to meet Kieran, who was hired by Curo Chartered Accountants following my 2017 Jobs Fair. Well done, and the best of luck.
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It was a privilege to open the Bromsgrove Christmas Market 2017. Thank you to the Friends of St Johns for organising such a wonderful occasion.
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Congratulations to Isabella Pettet (4), Amelia Cook (7) and Aaron Brittain (3), runners up in my Annual MP Christmas Card competition.
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Finally, congratulations to the winner of my 2017 Annual Christmas Card Competition, Holly Moult (8) from Beaconside Primary School. Well done!
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Government action to end letting agent fees
Wednesday, 1 November, 2017
Draft Tenant Fees Bill will be introduced to Parliament to ban letting fees for tenants. The draft Tenant Fees Bill will set out the government’s approach to banning letting fees for tenants, helping millions of renters by bringing an end to costly upfront payments.
Changing technology, changing government, changing lives
Monday, 6 November, 2017
Speaking at the Urban Tech Summit, Sajid Javid sets out the digital challenge facing local authorities.
Statement on the Grenfell Recovery Taskforce Report
Monday, 6 November, 2017
Statement by Communities Secretary Sajid Javid on the initial report from the Independent Grenfell Recovery Taskforce.
Hundreds of retirees attend MP Sajid Javid's second Pensioners Fair
Tuesday, 7 November, 2017
Sajid Javid's second Bromsgrove Pensioners Fair was visited by more than 500 retirees and family members.
Nation's bells to ring out together to mark Armistice Centenary
Sunday, 12 November, 2017
On 11 November 2018, 100 years since Armistice, bells rang out in unison from churches and cathedrals in villages, towns and cities across the country.
More homes delivered as government outlines housing vision
Thursday, 16 November, 2017
New figures show the number of new homes in England has risen by 15% over the past year.
Sajid Javid's speech on the housing market
Thursday, 16 November, 2017
Thank you, and good morning everyone. Half an hour ago, the official figures were published showing that the number of new homes in England increased by more than 217,000 last year.
Sajid Javid's speech to the County Councils Network conference 2017
Monday, 20 November, 2017
Good afternoon everyone, many thanks to Paul Carter for that kind introduction. And thank you also for everything you’ve done as Chairman of the CCN. You’ve shown tireless leadership and endless enthusiasm for the task, and it has been a real pleasure working with you.
Government looks at consumer redress across the housing sector
Wednesday, 29 November, 2017
Government will look at bold options to improve consumer redress across the housing sector, the Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has announced.
Building the homes we deserve
Wednesday, 29 November, 2017
Good afternoon everyone, it’s great to be back here once again. Now, as you can imagine, I talk about housing to a lot of audiences in a lot of different places. But the NHBC lunch is the only event where I can discard my script and instead just read the inscription off the wall.
Government to lead national effort to end rough sleeping
Thursday, 30 November, 2017
Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has set out details of a new Rough Sleeping Advisory Panel that will help develop a national strategy as part of the government’s commitment to halve rough sleeping by 2022 and eliminate it altogether by 2027.
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I write a column for the Bromsgrove Advertiser every fortnight and the Bromsgrove Standard once a month.
You can read my recent columns by clicking here.
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