East Birmingham Growth Prospectus - 24 February 2015

Dear friends,

I wanted to share with you a copy of the East Birmingham Growth Prospectus which I launched this morning. This is the biggest plan for jobs in East Birmingham we've ever had. It was hard fought. But by demanding the government, the Council and HS2 pull together we've got an amazing plan for jobs and skills. At Washwood Heath we've forced HS2 to look at new plans to ensure 2,334 jobs are created rather than a giant train carpark - plus a £1 million investment in skills for local people and the City Council’s regeneration plan. It's a once in a generation opportunity to transform our local economy. Liam with Jack Dromey MP, Shabana Mahmood MP and Cllrs Ansar Ali Khan and Mohammed Idrees at the old LDV site in Washwood Heath - a centrepiece of the new plan You can find the full press release with statements from Shabana Mahmood MP and Jack Dromey MP here. The news was covered by both the Birmingham Post and the Birmingham Mail. Washwood Heath jobs boost as HS2 gives up claim on development landHS2 land freed to create over 2,000 jobs in Washwood Heath

With all best wishes,

Liam