James Morris, Member of Parliament for Halesowen & Rowley Regis, has spoken in Parliament about the need for more support to be given to local high streets and town centres.

Responding to the review carried out by retail expert Mary Portas, Mr Morris praised the action that is being taken to regenerate Halesowen town centre but called for local councils to be given more freedom to act to support local high streets.  read more »

Gas and electricity prices continue to be amongst the most pressing issues for many people in Halesowen and Rowley Regis.

At the start of the winter, I spoke in the House of Commons about the need for action to help vulnerable families with energy costs.

The new Warm Home Discount Scheme will support over 2million families, including more than 600,000 vulnerable pensioners, by providing a discount on electricity bills. This is on top of a permanent increase in the cold weather payment from £8.50 a week to £25 a week.  read more »

James Morris, MP for Halesowen & Rowley Regis, has called for action to stop criminals from claiming compensation when they injure themselves whilst committing crimes.

The MP’s demand comes after figures reveal that offenders claim £5million a year from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, including payments made to burglars who hurt themselves leaving a property that they have broken in to.

340 prison inmates were awarded a total of £3.1million last year, with one prisoner being awarded £500,000.  read more »

James Morris is urging local residents to make their New Year resolutions to save a life by joining the NHS Organ Donor Register.

Although people can join the Register at the same time that they send off for a driving licence, register with a GP or even when they apply for a Boots Advantage card, only 24.5% of people in the West Midlands have signed up – one of the lowest figures in the country.

Calling on Halesowen and Rowley Regis families to check whether they are registered, James Morris said:  read more »

Action to bring buildings in Halesowen High Street up to scratch has been promised by the buildings’ landlords.

The buildings, which house businesses including The Carpet Shop and Rainbow Café, have been slammed as an “eyesore” and “a blight on the High Street” by Halesowen shoppers.

Halesowen & Rowley Regis MP James Morris wrote to the owners of the buildings after being contacted by a number of local residents about the peeling paint along the tops of the shop fronts.  read more »