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Our post is broken. And our community is suffering for it. Missing hospital letters. Lost prescriptions. Court documents going astray. I've been hearing it on doorsteps right across the constituency. So, the Commons Business and Trade Committee, which I chair, hauled in the Royal Mail's new owner. He’s on notice. He has committed to publishing an improvement plan. I'll be watching - and reporting every step back to you. Read my column in the latest Solihull Observer:...

West Midlands Combined Authority has confirmed the £8m in full for Kingshurst Shopping Centre is ready and waiting! Now I'm pressing Solihull Council to get their Full Business Case submitted without delay. Our community has waited long enough. I pushed hard for this and now we're making progress!

I promised residents answers on the future of Poolway - and here they are. Following last week's residents’ meeting, I've written to set out exactly where the plans stand, the expected timetable, and how residents can shape what gets built. If you're in Garretts Green and have already been in touch with my office, look out for this letter through your door in the coming days. Click link to see more: Liam Byrne - I promised residents answers on the future of... | Facebook Read

Small businesses across Hodge Hill and Solihull North, across the country, are facing pandemic-level pressures but without the emergency support. The Business and Trade Committee report published today exposes: £112bn owed in unpaid invoices 38 stores closing on high streets every day Energy costs nearly doubled since 2021 Crime adding 10p to every shop transaction. Local cafés need to sell hundreds more items monthly just to survive. Hair salons face £25,000 extra costs.