Solihull Borough Conservative Future

27/03/2015

18/09/2014

Julian Knight in key talks over the future of Solihull Hospital and unfair parking charges.

https://solihullboroughconservatives-admin.conservativewebsites.org.uk/news/julian-knight-key-talks-over-hospitals-future-and-unfair-parking-charges

Latest news, events and campaigns from Solihull Borough Conservatives, the Conservative Party in Solihull in the West Midlands..

18/09/2014

Julian Knight for Solihull Praises Police
http://www.solihullboroughconservatives.org.uk/news/julian-knight-praises-police-action-over-tudor-grange-traveller-camp

Latest news, events and campaigns from Solihull Borough Conservatives, the Conservative Party in Solihull in the West Midlands..

17/09/2014

The Conservatives are controlling immigration so our economy and local services deliver for hardworking taxpayers.

We're clamping down on benefits tourism and health tourism, shutting down bogus colleges and making it easier to deport foreign criminals.

In government, Labour let immigration spiral out of control - and they have opposed every measure we've taken to reduce immigration.

Do you agree with controlling immigration so our economy and local services deliver for hardworking taxpayers?

Do you agree with our policy of clamping down on benefits tourism and health tourism?

Do you agree with shutting down bogus colleges?

Do you agree with making it easier to deport foreign criminals?

Do you agree with insisting immigrants speak better English?

17/08/2014

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16/08/2014

OUR PLAN IS BUILDING A STRONGER, HEALTHIER ECONOMY - AND SECURING A BETTER FUTURE FOR BRITAIN.
REDUCING THE DEFICIT so we deal with our debts, safeguard our economy for the long term and keep mortgage rates low.
CUTTING INCOME TAX AND FREEZING FUEL DUTY to help hardworking people be more financially secure.
CREATING MORE JOBS by backing small business and enterprise with better infrastructure and lower jobs taxes.
CAPPING WELFARE AND REDUCING IMMIGRATION so our economy delivers for people who want to work hard and play by the rules.
DELIVERING THE BEST SCHOOLS AND SKILLS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE so the next generation can succeed in the global race.

19/06/2014

Julian Knight launches hospital parking charges campaign
Julian Knight

Conservative parliamentary candidate and local NHS campaigner has pledged to "turn up the heat" on NHS bosses at Solihull and Heartlands hospital over the parking charges they levy on visitors.

At present, visitors and patients are asked to pay £2.75 for just one hour parking at the hospital and £5.75 for the day. There are some multiple day discounts available and those in receipt of state benefits may qualify for free parking but this leaves the majority of Silhillians having to pay a whopping big fee every time they choose to park at the hospital.

In particular, Julian is concerned at the cost burden on the over 65s parking at the hospital: "Many older residents have said to me that the parking is a huge financial burden and being over 65 it is statistically more likely that they will need to use hospital services or to be visiting friends and family at either Solihull or Heartlands. I have several elderly friends who have to choose between life's essentials and visiting friends and family in hospital."

"The Heart of England trust has rightly been criticised in the past for stripping Solihull hospital of vital services. Now would be a good time to give something back by wielding their famous axe this time on parking charges. This would show there is a heart in the Heart of England Trust."

Julian has a revolutionary idea to ease the burden on Solihull's over 65s: "Lets introduce a card which allows pensioners to claim back the cost of hospital parking at Solihull and Heartlands hospital. If I am elected next May this is an idea I would like to pursue in parliament but in the meantime I will take the case to hospital bosses."

Julian has written to the chairman of the Heart of England Trust requesting a meeting at which he will raise his scheme for free parking at hospital for the over 65s in Solihull.
Julian has launched a petition to get a review of parking charges at Solihull and Heartlands hospital and is asking for support.

Earlier this year Julian got more than 1000 signatures for his Save Ward Ten petition and has been instrumental in saving Solihull hospital's walk in centre.

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/lower-parking-charges-at-solihull-and-heartlands

I just visited www.ipetitions.com and signed an important petition. I really care about this cause and hope you'll show your support for it.

14/06/2014

Shirley Councillor Peter Doyle's monthly community update

http://pdoyle.co.uk/2014/06/14/shirley-update-june-july-2014/

Man of the people Cllr Peter Doyle's first Community Update of the new municipal year here for your delectation, please enjoy. If the is anything you wish to be added to my community Updates please...

13/06/2014

SAVING TAXPAYERS MONEY

We’re saving taxpayers money every day.

In 2013-14, we’ve made £14.3 billion worth of savings compared with Labour’s last year in government.

That’s equivalent to nearly £850 for every working household in Britain – or enough to pay for over half-a-million nurses or three million primary school places. From selling empty government buildings to getting more value out of public contracts, we’re making savings so that the taxes of hardworking people are spent on what matters most.

It’s a long way from Labour. They lost control of public spending and left Britain with our biggest budget deficit in peacetime history.

Tackling waste and inefficiency is a key part of the Conservatives’ long-term economic plan. It’s helping us reduce Labour’s deficit and set our country on the path to a better future. £14.3 billion of savings isn’t just a number on a government graph – but real money that’s ensuring we deal with our debts, safeguard the economy for the long term and keep mortgage rates low.

But there’s still more to do. That’s why we need to keep working through our long-term economic plan – to get the cost of government down and carry on turning our country around.

13/06/2014

: 2 million private sector jobs have now been created since we came into government. Share / Re-tweet this to let friends know.

22/05/2014

Julian Knight calls for urgent action over ‘stranger danger’
Julian Knight, Conservative parliamentary candidate for Solihull, has called on Police, schools and local authorities to outline clearly to the public how they intend to step up the protection of our children in the face of an abduction threat.
In recent weeks there have been several disturbing incidents around Solihull schools which could be seen as attempts at child abduction.
In response, several schools in the borough have written to parents outlining the threat and suggesting appropriate action. But Julian says he would like to see the public told more:
“No one wants to start a panic and I am sure that the police and authorities are taking substantial action but, judging from much correspondence I have received on this issue, the general public feel left in the dark.”
“What I would like to see is Police, schools and local authorities make it clear to everyone the extra measures that are being taken to protect our children. Are there extra police patrols taking place near our schools? Will we see an immediate information education campaign in schools alerting pupils as to what to do if approached by a stranger?”
“What’s more, what should parents and the public look out for when spotting potential child abduction situations?”
“Let’s all work together now – schools, police, local authorities and parents - to head off this vile threat. “
A few months ago Julian launched a campaign aimed at protecting children online, offering helpful hints and tips to parents and schools on combating inappropriate approaches online to children from predators.

21/05/2014

If you want real change in Europe, vote Conservatives on Thursday