Category: Solihull
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Solihull Police Station threatened by Labour PCCs politically-motivated decisions
Following claims by the Labour PCC that officer jobs are under threat if police stations remain open, below is a statement from Jay Singh-Sohal, (former West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner candidate, 2019-21) to the Solihull Observer in full: “Solihull police station does not threaten the frontline but rather the…
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Boosted! UK building gigabit networks faster than Europe. Solihull families and businesses benefit from better connectivity.
Jay Singh-Sohal has welcomed the news that 98.4% of Solihull now has access to Gigabit broadband, thanks to ongoing investment from the Conservative Government. It comes as the UK reaches a major connectivity milestone, with 80% of residents’ country-wide now having access to high-speed internet connections. Better connectivity helps families,…
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“No more excuses left for rising crime” as West Midlands Police budget hits record £790m
Our region is receiving yet another significant funding boost, with an increase of £50m in 2024-25 for policing. That’s a percent increase of 6.8% from the Conservative Government, compared to the previous year. It means that West Midlands Police will receive total funded of £789.4m for the next year, a…
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Ahead of Christmas, Jay Singh-Sohal welcomes cost of living support for pensioner households in Solihull
With Christmas just days away, Jay Singh-Sohal has welcomed news of Winter Fuel Payments and Pensioner Cost of Living Payments for pensioner households in Solihull. The payments are worth up to £600 and come as part of the Conservative Government’s record £104 billion cost of living support package. Jay Singh-Sohal…
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Reaction to the Labour West Midlands PCCs police station closures
The Labour West Midlands PCC has announced at least 30 police station will close across the region (see BBC News article). I spoke to ITV Central Tonight about the “ridiculous” closure policy alongside local MP Andrew Mitchell. You can watch the report via this link here or in the video box above. Below is…
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Solihull remembers Sikhs who fought during the two World Wars
A special Langar – Sikh community meal – took place on Saturday to remember Sikh volunteers who lost their lives during the two World Wars – find out more here via Solihull Borough Council website: – https://loom.ly/r0BDlyI Sikh members of the British Armed Forces joined members of the Royal British Legion,…
Jay Singh-Sohal 