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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, boosts productivity for businesses and… Read more
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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 record figure for England’s second… Read more
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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 says: “Winter can be a… Read more
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Reaction to West Midlands Police going into special measures
The policing watchdog has effectively placed West Midlands Police into special measures, saying the force is not carrying out its investigations effectively or managing the risk to the public by sex offenders [more via BBC News]. Responding to this, former West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner candidate Jay Singh-Sohal has issued the following statement: “It’s… Read more
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£20m boost for cleaner, greener local energy research from Levelling Up
The National Centre for Decarbonisation of Heat (NCDH) in Birmingham has been awarded £20m, as part of the latest round of Levelling Up Funding from the Conservative government. Welcoming the news, Jay Singh-Sohal said: “These millions of pounds of new funds for the NCDH means more investment into real-world research and technology which will go a… Read more
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New Back to Work Plan, helping people across the West Midlands to find and stay in work
Jay Singh-Sohal has welcomed the Conservative Government’s new Back to Work Plan, helping people across the West Midlands to stay healthy, get off benefits, and look for and stay in work. Jay Singh-Sohal said: “A good job is a necessity for residents across the West Midlands, as not only does it improve living standards and… Read more
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