For residents of Ward End, Bromford, and Alum Rock – some of the most deprived areas in Birmingham – this library is more than books on shelves. It’s a lifeline, offering access to computers, workshops, and vital skills for those who need it most.
I remember the early 2000s when my parents couldn’t afford a computer for me. I’d spend weekends at Ward End Library just to use one, and even when we did have a computer, we couldn’t afford the monthly internet. Those visits weren’t just about access – they were warm, formative memories, shared by countless others who grew up in Ward End.
Yet the cuts and neglect continue. Last month, we learned Ward End Library won’t benefit from the new investment other libraries across Birmingham are receiving. Our elected councillor has failed to fight for us, and in recent years library hours have been cut, limiting access even further.
As part of my campaign, I’m promising to protect and fight for investment in Ward End Library – because our community deserves fairness, opportunity, and a future we can all access.
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It’s come to light that a fraudulent petition was circulated by a local supermarket – members of the public were asked to sign a paper without knowing what it was for. This is deeply concerning, especially as Ward End has one of the highest illiteracy rates in Birmingham, and residents deserve transparency.
We also all agree that commercial trucks should not be using our residential roads. The business affected has a loading bay at the front on the main road, which is safer and should be used instead.
Residents have rejected the partial one-way proposal, calling instead for the original full one-way plan. We’re also asking for remaining ENTF funding to go towards Monk Road and for speed cushions outside the St Margaret’s Road recreation grounds to protect children and families rather than at the start as currently proposed
Sadly, our cabinet member Majid Mahmood was a no-show again, and we’re still waiting for a response on his availability.
The community petition has been signed and will be submitted next week.
Thank you to everyone who attended and continues to stand up for our Ward End! 
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After a powerful campaign launch, I started my leaflet drop right on the opposition’s road – and the state of it says it all.
If you can’t fix your own street, you can’t fix Ward End.
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bad joke and it’s not funny. A disabled lady reached out saying she can’t even access her parking bay or leave her home because of this flooding. I reported this over 6 weeks ago and still nothing! The council blames Severn Trent, Severn Trent blames the council – while our Ward End suffers. The cabinet member for highways lives just 2 miles away but remains silent.
Ward End deserves better! 
It was great to stand alongside Jeremy Corbyn again in Birmingham many thanks to MP Ayoub Khan for organising such a fantastic event.
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On the same day as my campaign launch, Labour sent out a leaflet in Ward End… talking about their candidate’s and his false promises but referring to Shard End! 
While they’re sorting that out, I’m focused on what residents have told me matters most – our Six to Fix priorities for Ward End.
I’m keen to hear what you think – share your thoughts here:
Over the past few months whilst campaigning, many residents have asked me what funding is actually available in Ward End. After looking into it, there have been several funding streams over the years, including:
– Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS)
– Fairer Futures Funding
– BVSC Funding Programmes
– Warm Home Support Schemes
– Mental Health Awareness Initiatives
What stands out is that the majority of successful applications in Ward End have gone to Unity Hub via St Margaret’s Trust.
So now I’d really like to hear directly from other community organisations and local residents:
– Have you applied for funding? What was your experience?
– Did you receive any support or feedback during the process?
– If you did receive funding, what impact did it have?
– If you didn’t, what barriers did you face?
And to residents…
– Are you seeing and feeling the impact of these funds in your everyday life?
– Do the projects run by the organisations who won actually meet your needs?
With so much public investment coming into our area, it’s only fair to ask:
– Is funding being distributed fairly and transparently?
– Are there any conflicts of interest between NNS Leads, fund managers and organisations receiving funds?
– Is the wider community truly benefiting – or just a select few?
Public money should create public value.
The real return on investment is measured in the experiences, outcomes and voices of the people who live here.
I’m interested in hearing your thoughts and experiences stories.
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After countless complaints from locals, Scrubs Car Wash has funded a new CCTV camera at the fly-tipping hotspot.
Serving Ward End for 18+ years – they’ve had enough!
Join the Ward End Community WhatsApp Group to help expose and report offenders (link in comments)
WARD END HAS NO PLACE FOR FLY TIPPERS – YOU WILL BE FOUND!
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Birmingham City Council has now announced that pest control treatments for mice and bedbugs are being suspended.
This creates serious health risks across our communities and leaves our most vulnerable residents exposed, especially those unable to afford private services.
Public health should always come first — waste piling up and infestations left untreated will only make a bad situation worse.
Here are some facts that completely dispel the myth that minorities are overrepresented as sexual predators:
Epping is around 85% white, with a population of roughly 12,000.
According to MAPPA (Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements), there are 1,596 registered sex offenders – all white.
So let’s be clear: this hysteria about refugees and migrants being a danger to communities is nothing more than racism dressed up as concern for safety.
The far right don’t care about protecting families – they care about spreading hate.
Stand against racism. Stand for truth.
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