In June I wrote to the Foreign Secretary about Pakistan-administered Kashmir. This week I got a reply from the Minister, Stephen Doughty. The Government says it is "seriously concerned" and following developments closely. But for families here who are still unable to contact relatives, that is not yet an answer. I'll keep pushing until there is one.

Auckland Hall in Smith's Wood is the kind of building whole neighbourhoods depend on butt too often it is the kind of building that ends up being boarded up when a council can't afford to run it anymore. But, the amazing Cars Area Together wouldn't let that happen. I supported Cars Area Together as they successfully secured this asset transfer - the first of its kind for Solihull Council. That means this hall now belongs to the community that actually uses it. Not owned by a committee...

I'm incredibly proud to have secured £20 million for this ward. Glebe Farm and Tile Cross ward has been selected to receive up to £20 million of Pride in Place funding over the next ten years. But here’s what matters most: this money isn’t Westminster’s to spend, it’s yours. This summer, I’ll be out talking to residents to make sure local people are the ones leading this; deciding the priorities, shaping the plan, and pioneering what Pride in Place actually looks like here. Want a say in how...