This is what community looks like. We spent our Sunday making George's Park a better place for all of us. Check out the video! #LozellsLove #ParkLife #Volunteers

Why boycott the game I love? Because some battles are more important than the ones on the pitch. I've written in @birminghamlive.bsky.social about my decision to stand with Palestine by boycotting an Aston Villa match. Read my column: www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/news-op... #StandForSomething

Over the last few weeks, our teams have been out and about in Lozells, Aston, Handsworth, Holyhead, Birchfield, and Handsworth Wood. We've been having important conversations with residents about the issues affecting them and their neighbourhoods. This work happens year-round.

Lozells residents are standing together to tackle fly-tipping! 🤝 Today, I personally visited and reported 41 incidents with photos and specific locations to Birmingham City Council. Thanks to everyone who helped! #Lozells #FlyTipping #Birmingham

Back at Villa Park cheering on the Three Lions! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Let's go, England! #ThreeLions #EnglandFootball #VillaPark

So much appreciation for Burbury Street in Lozells! It's clear that residents, the broader community, Aspire & Succeed, and countless others have poured years of hard work into making it one of our most vibrant neighbourhood roads. And how amazing are these beautiful new planters?!

So much appreciation for Burbury Street in Lozells! It's clear that residents, the broader community, Aspire & Succeed, and countless others have poured years of hard work into making it one of our most vibrant neighbourhood roads. And how amazing are these beautiful new planters?!

Can't believe how much we've missed this feeling. Nothing beats watching our beloved Aston Villa at Villa Park! Hoping for a big win against Newcastle today. Up the Villa! 🦁⚽️ #AVFC #UTV #VTID #VTWD

Football season is nearly here! Backing the mighty Villa as they take on Roma in a friendly being played down the road at Walsall. #AVFC #UTV

Joined thousands of Brummies and fans from afar to pay tribute to the iconic Ozzy Osbourne today. I had the privilege of meeting him just a few weeks ago for the only time—he truly helped put Birmingham on the international map. Thank you and goodbye, Ozzy! What an absolute legend.

Heartbroken to hear the news about Hulk Hogan. He was the hero of my childhood, making me believe in the power of Hulkamania. A true icon who inspired millions. Thank you for the memories, brother. RIP. 🕊️ #HulkHogan #WWEUniverse #Legend

Had such a lovely afternoon at Nowka Bais today! The highlight? Definitely getting to be in one of the boats and seeing so many new & old friends enjoying the best of Bangladeshi music, culture, and sports. What an experience! 🚣‍♀️

Heathfield School is more than just a school to me; it's a legacy. As a former student, a current parent, and Chair of Governors, I see its impact daily. A massive thank you to our staff and parent volunteers for their incredible efforts in making our school greener and more beautiful.

Great day in Lozells! Loved engaging with residents, huge thanks to my amazing colleagues for their support. #Lozells #CommunityEngagement

Taking action in Lozells to boost our low tree canopy! Joined Nick from Kier Highway Service to identify maintenance needs. More trees & better care are a must. 🌱 #LozellsGreening #EnvironmentalAction

It's clear: Birmingham's City Vision puts equality and equity first. But to truly live up to that, we also need a fundamental shift in our economic approach. Time to rebalance investment across all of Birmingham, not just downtown. Your thoughts on this? www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50362/s...

Mind blown meeting the founders of heavy metal, Black Sabbath! Ozzy, Geezer, Tony, & Bill were granted the Freedom of the City of Birmingham. Hearing them speak about their enduring love for Aston and our city, despite decades of world tours, was genuinely moving. ✨ #Brum #Ozzy #RockHistory

Witnessing an encouraging resurgence on Lozells Road, Soho Road, and Witton Road high streets! This growth truly highlights our community's potential. Now's the time for a significant increase in direct investment to keep this momentum going. #LocalEconomy #BirminghamHighStreets

Really good to re-connect with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP last week in London at a fundraiser for two of Labour’s exciting talents, Sarah Coombes MP and Liam Conlan MP. I made sure to express my gratitude for the announcement regarding investment in Witton Station near Aston Villa.

A big thank you to @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social for hosting a valuable panel discussion last week. I joined Minister Lord Wajid Khan to explore the crucial role of academic institutions in strengthening communities and tackling their challenges.

A big thank you to @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social for hosting a valuable panel discussion last week. I joined Minister Lord Wajid Khan to explore the crucial role of academic institutions in strengthening communities and tackling their challenges.

We had an incredible time at Heathfield School yesterday, delivering 15 sessions that informed pupils and parents about the crucial challenges of air pollution. It's inspiring to see everyone so engaged in building healthier communities together. #AirQuality #CommunityHealth

Great evening supporting my friend @sarahcoombesmp.bsky.social fundraiser! Also caught up with @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social, whose leadership in London is genuinely inspiring. Pretty funny how we spent all #CleanAirDay campaigning, then ended the night still talking clean air. #AirPollution

Happy #CleanAirDay! 🌬️ Seriously, toxic air is a huge social justice problem we need to fix together. Last night, we had a brilliant reception at the new Midlands Met Uni Hospital with Clean Air Justice Network, West Midlands Combined Authority and Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust! #SocialJustice

Good weekend connecting with constituents in Lozells! We had some important conversations about how the Government's spending review will impact our area. Really appreciate everyone sharing their thoughts. #Lozells #SpendingReview #CommunityTalk

Seriously loving the buzz on our local high streets! Lozells Road and Witton Road are thriving thanks to independent businesses. So important for creating jobs and boosting our community. Big shout-out to my friend Mohammed Hanif for always investing back into the community through his businesses! 🚀

Fatherhood has been the most significant & happiest change in my life. My three active boys bring so much joy!Thinking deeply today about my late father's immense contributions—his sacrifices & the foundations he laid truly enable my boys and me to thrive. So much to be thankful for #HappyFathersDay

Fantastic connecting with our #Lozells & #Aston communities in two invaluable engagement sessions. Clear feedback: government investment in the NHS & homes is well-received! Thanks for sharing your priorities.

Join us next Sunday for a brilliant community event by Minhaj Welfare Foundation at the Holford Drive Community Sports Hub! We'll have a BBQ, desserts, mehndi, face painting, Mr. Tee, bouncy castles, and a tape ball cricket tournament – plus more family activities. Entry is free. Come on down!

New! 🏡 The Labour Government is bringing the biggest boost to affordable housing in a generation, targeting 1.5 million new homes. Here in Lozells, we're buzzing about the Housing 21 project nearing completion. Big steps forward! #HousingCrisis #Community

Eid al-Adha Mubarak! ✨ From my family to yours, wishing you all the blessings and happiness on this special day. So much to be grateful for.

Monday's launch of "Creating Second Chances" was a huge success with 200+ attendees! Grateful for the support of the Lord Mayor, Mayor Richard Parker, and many more. Our mission: deliver skills, housing, and health to the 30,000 Brummies in temporary accommodation, empowering them to rebuild.

Great to see so many families at our advice centre at Heathfield Primary School in #Lozells! 🙏 Today, we're joined by local police, children's & job centres, Midland Heart, and Aspire and Succeed to offer vital community support. Come say hello before 11 am!

Looking for welfare advice? Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Join us this Wednesday, 9-11 AM at Heathfield Primary School for our community advice hub. We'll have experts from Midland Heart, West Midlands Police, DWP, and more ready to help. See you there!

Supporting colleagues in Aston & Sparkhill today. The message to Birmingham City Council is simple: sort out the bins & deliver the service people need. #Birmingham

Cricket comeback after ~10 years! 🏏 Kept wicket & made 21* in a losing effort. Aches incoming, but loved being back! #Cricket #ReturnToSport

What a night at the Aston Villa awards! 🤩 Sharing an amazing evening with the best claret & blue players, plus our incredible women's & youth teams. This club is moving forward! Up the Villa! #AVFC #AstonVilla #utv #avfc #astonvilla #heits #vtid #vtwd #mikaeelzaffar

So pleased to have seconded the motion for my friend and colleague, Cllr Zafar Iqbal, to become the new Lord Mayor of Birmingham! His long record of service as a councillor, magistrate, governor, volunteer & charity worker is truly admirable. #Birmingham

The city is ours… #Utv #avfc #astonvilla #heits #vtid #vtwd #mikaeelzaffar

Had a productive day walking the ground with Kier, the Council's highways team. We discussed some pressing issues with the roads in Lozells and how to fix them. Committed to making things better for our community, day in and day out.

Bright sunshine and even brighter conversations with Lozells residents this morning. Connecting on the issues that count.

Really great to see the retail offer in Lozells expanding with some excellent brands choosing our neighbourhood. Was a pleasure to be part of the opening ceremony for Nafees - a brand with its roots in Mirpur, Azad Jammu Kashmir, now making a positive impact in Lozells! #Lozells #Birmingham

So excited for the last Villa Park game of the season against Spurs! This ground has witnessed some incredible moments – beating Bayern, PSG, Man City, Chelsea... the list goes on! What a season! 💜 #Utv #avfc #astonvilla

Labour's Plan for Change: Investing in Birmingham's youth, training them to build the affordable homes Lozells & our city desperately need. #BirminghamHousing #Lozells #SkillsForJobs #LabourPlanForChange

Important conversations tonight at Villa Park with Aston Villa Foundation and Birmingham City Council about the urgent need to address youth unemployment. Ready to work together on impactful solutions for our young people. #YouthSupport #CommunityDevelopment

Spent time with Midland Heart in Lozells tackling the blight of fly-tipping. Working together on prevention & enforcement for a cleaner Lozells. 💪 #Environment #LocalAction

Perfect sunny day for family, food, and fun in the garden! BBQ's on! 🔥👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Fantastic community spirit at our Burbury St litter pick! 🙏 Inspired by the Imam from Lozells Islamic Centre & Mosque who reminded us that a clean neighbourhood is part of our faith. #CleanLozells

My heart is heavy hearing the news from Kashmir. The reality of the India-Pakistan war, as shared by loved ones there, is deeply disturbing. We urgently need an independent investigation and for the UK government to push for peace and a democratic solution for Kashmir. #Kashmir #IndiaPakistan #Peace

It's just a few more days till our next #KidicalMass cycle ride - we cant wait! Sunday 11th May 10.45 at MAC Birmingham, Cannon Hill Park. Why not join in the fun and support us in our demand for #StreetsforKids #StreetsforEveryone!