Tom Collins

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I think we’re only 9 months on from recording a podcast together yet @WCWomenFC are going from strength to strength! It was great to meet Nicole & Jon last week to hear their exciting plans & chat about next steps!

It was a real pleasure to give my keynote to a wide range of people working in energy & gas at IGEM’s annual conference. Energy policy needs to be focussed on people & real life, & as an industry this is a moment to plan for success, believe in our mission, & believe in ourselves

Are you interested in doing politics differently? I want to hear from you! @Demos is inviting local residents to take part in, in-person "Worcester Real Conversations" with me this June, where we’ll work together to tackle issues in our community. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefOcX3MYyWjkdIIiZixDYeNK5pMQ0gPu2BMAGlIeBsBpeOhQ/viewform?usp=header

Time for this week’s round-up! Lots going on and plenty of projects I’ve been supporting & working on 👉🏻

Our councils are going to be re-organised soon - take a look at my earlier explainer if you’re interested: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1GGj4j5d3D/?mibextid=wwXIfr Do take a moment to have a say on what happens & share your views. *The consultation is here (closes at 23:59 on 26 March):* https://consult.communities.gov.uk/local-government-reorganisation/worcestershire/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQvMb1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeXT_Y4R4xoAU4KDMvgiDbB6h14udrgXwX4cbRQvTYVghbFTPhM0KkcDjsaD0_aem_mnLD2mir2o0m6u7uBvtDQw

Good news! Cranham Primary School and Cranberries Nursery & Oldbury Park Primary School will be getting Govt funding for new nurseries! But… I’m also really keen to get Family Hubs (remember SureStart?!) back in Worcester - still more to do!

Here’s my quick round-up this week, as usual there are plenty of projects to support both here in Worcester and in Westminster 👉🏻

It was great to drop in to @MrDsOSS as they launch their new mint drops, inspired by the aromas of the Malvern Hills! Worcester is so lucky to have so many fantastic independent businesses - they make our city incredibly special!!

It’s been a busy week with lot’s going on in Worcester for Pride In Place Warndon as well as my work in parliament with online safety. Take a look at my video for more updates this week.

Pride in Place puts power in the hands of local people to shape where they live. If you live in Warndon, get involved. And if you’re passionate about change, consider joining the new neighbourhood board. Find out more 👉🏻 https://www.worcester.gov.uk/pride-in-place-warndon

It was great to be at the launch of a new green hydrogen project this week! Just like offshore wind, green hydrogen has huge potential - if we crack on and get building! This is a hopeful beginning!! #GreenEnergy #Hydrogen #BrighterFuture https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c15xyegz01no

Worcestershire’s local councils are going to be re-organised. This is our moment to have a say on what happens. Please get involved and do feel free to get in touch if you have questions! The consultation is here: https://consult.communities.gov.uk/local-government-reorganisation/worcestershire/

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The Family Hubs APPG has been exploring how local authorities can work in partnership with faith organisations (with a detailed look at the Church) to serve communities. It was a really interesting session and well worth catching up on if you missed it! https://www.familyhubsappg.org.uk/

Last night I led an adjournment debate on kinship carers, calling on Ministers to collaborate and work with other departments to find solutions to the challenges kinship carers face & improve the support they receive. I’m looking forward to following this up @KinshipCarersUk

My latest podcast is out! Hear how Oliver Nightingale from Health Valued is building a community organisation & removing barriers to offer free to access physiotherapy! ➡️Listen here https://linktr.ee/worcester_source?utm_source=linktree_profile_share ➡️Watch here https://youtu.be/S1fjbDN2AwM https://www.healthvalued.org/

Join me for a catch up on my week ⤵️

Catch some of this week’s highlights from my week in Westminster & Worcester! ⤵️

Pride in Place is about putting power in the hands of local people to shape where they live. If you live in Warndon, please take every chance to get involved. And if you have a real burning desire to see things change, please do get in touch with me. https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/25825778.board-warndon-residents-will-decide-spend-20m/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1770221249