Campaigns - Paulette Hamilton

Next Erdington High Street Meeting

Operation Fearless, launched in January 2025, has been making significant progress in increasing safety and reducing crime in Erdington. This initiative, funded with £880,000 seized from criminal activities from Simon Foster, West Midlands police and Crime Commissioner, introduced a dedicated team of officers focused on tackling crime and improving the…

Information On Your Waste Collection

Paulette Hamilton MP, as a Member of Parliament, has no oversight or direct control over Birmingham Waste Services. This is a council service that falls under the responsibility of your local councillors. However, here is some useful information that may help you:

Victory as Another HMO Planning Application Refused in Erdington

Following a dedicated local campaign, led by Paulette Hamilton MP, Birmingham City Council has refused the planning application for a 5-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) on Mason Road. This decision reflects our community’s commitment to preserving the character and integrity of our neighbourhoods. The proposal aimed to convert a…

VIDEO: Paulette Hamilton Joins Multi-Agency Effort to Tackle ASB in Erdington

Paulette Hamilton MP joined Erdington Police, West Midlands Fire Service, Birmingham City Council, and other local agencies for an all-out day of action on Erdington High Street. The event focused on engaging with shoppers, traders, and residents to raise awareness about the new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) now in…

VIDEO: Paulette Meets with DS Jim Munro for Operation Fearless Update

Paulette Hamilton MP received an update from Detective Sergeant Jim Munro on the significant impact Operation Fearless is having in tackling crime and anti-social behaviour on Erdington High Street and surrounding areas. Paulette expressed her gratitude to DS Jim Munro and the entire team for their relentless efforts. Paulette said,…

VIDEO: Paulette Joins Andrew Goodacre to Speak to Independent Retailers

Paulette Hamilton MP joined Andrew Goodacre, CEO of the British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) and walked along Erdington High Street, They discussed of the vital role these businesses play in shaping the character of our area. From the friendly faces behind the counters to the unique products on display, some…

VIDEO: £880,000 Secured for Operation Fearless on Erdington High Street

Paulette spoke at the launch of Operation Fearless reinforcing her commitment and campaign to tackle the issues on Erdington High Street. The initiative, backed by £880,000 seized from criminal activity, this groundbreaking initiative is a huge step to tackle issues on Erdington High Street. After years of hard work, we’re…

Breaking: Kingstanding HMO Planning Application REFUSED

In a recent decision, Birmingham City Council refused the application that would have converted a…

Erdington High Street Survey 2024

Paulette Hamilton MP carried out a survey to gather feedback from local residents about their…

Paulette Submits Objection to Kingstanding HMO

Paulette Hamilton has submitted an objection to the planning application to convert a family home…

VIDEO: Paulette Leads Campaign to Stop Another HMO in Kingstanding

HMOs often lead to issues such as overcrowding, noise, litter, parking problems, increased crime, and…

VIDEO: Paulette meets Chief Superintendent to discuss crime and ASB in the area

Paulette met with Chief Superintendent Richard North and his team to get an update on crime and policing across Erdington, Kingstanding, Castle Vale, and South Oscott. Reassurance was provided that every measure is being taken to keep our community safe during the violence and disorder we have seen across the…

Paulette Adds Name to Friends of Erdington Library Petition

During the recent library consultation event at St Barnabas Church in Erdington, Paulette added her…

Paulette’s Backs the Friends of Erdington Library’s Campaign

Paulette has voiced her unwavering support for “Friends of Erdington Library” who are leading a…

Meeting residents and businesses to address the issues on Erdington High Street

Paulette recently convened with local residents and business owners to discuss the latest initiatives by…

Paulette joins the 50th anniversary of the Erdington Police Station

Paulette Hamilton said, “I had a great time joining Erdington Police in their celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Erdington Police Station. “It was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about their history and achievements, as well as to participate in some of the activities they organised. I especially…

Paulette highlights Tory cuts to local policing at Kings speech debate

Consecutive Conservative governments have been slashing police budgets since 2010, resulting in the loss of 20,000 officers across England and Wales. This has had a devastating effect on local policing and community safety, especially in areas like ours in Erdington, Kingstanding and Castle Vale. These areas have seen a rise…

Government U-turn on Erdington ticket office closures.

Following a local campaign by Paulette Hamilton MP, the Government has decided not to close…

Paulette is Backing the Campaign to Reduce Speed and Save Lives

Road safety is a matter of life and death, and we all have a responsibility…

Paulette brings Police Chief to Erdington to Hear from Local Traders

Crime and antisocial behaviour on Erdington High Street is a serious issue that affects the…

24hr Gambling Shop Licence REFUSED!

One of the biggest concerns Paulette hears from residents is about the impact of gambling…