Chris Bloore MP
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Labour Member of Parliament for Redditch and the Villages • Proud dad • Villa fan • Maybe a little more relaxed on here? Please send all casework to chris.bloore.mp@parliament.uk
❄️ Your Feedback Needed: Gritting, Roads and Footways During the Cold Snap
I’ve received a significant number of emails and phone calls from residents raising concerns about a lack of gritting on local roads and footways during the recent snow and ice.
I’ve received a significant number of emails and phone calls from residents raising concerns about a lack of gritting on local roads and footways during the recent snow and ice.
January 7, 2026 at 9:45 AM
❄️ Your Feedback Needed: Gritting, Roads and Footways During the Cold Snap
I’ve received a significant number of emails and phone calls from residents raising concerns about a lack of gritting on local roads and footways during the recent snow and ice.
I’ve received a significant number of emails and phone calls from residents raising concerns about a lack of gritting on local roads and footways during the recent snow and ice.
Proud to welcome the Minister for the Armed Forces, Al Carns MP, to Redditch for a visit to 37 Signal Regiment.
We met soldiers, officers and civilian staff who play a vital role in Defence operations and discussed key issues including training, equipment and modernisation.
We met soldiers, officers and civilian staff who play a vital role in Defence operations and discussed key issues including training, equipment and modernisation.
January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Proud to welcome the Minister for the Armed Forces, Al Carns MP, to Redditch for a visit to 37 Signal Regiment.
We met soldiers, officers and civilian staff who play a vital role in Defence operations and discussed key issues including training, equipment and modernisation.
We met soldiers, officers and civilian staff who play a vital role in Defence operations and discussed key issues including training, equipment and modernisation.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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It was an honour to sponsor and speak at the UK Men’s Sheds Awards in Westminster - celebrating the volunteers and Shedders whose work transforms lives.
Men’s Sheds show how communities look after each other, tackling loneliness and boosting mental and physical health.
Men’s Sheds show how communities look after each other, tackling loneliness and boosting mental and physical health.
January 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
It was an honour to sponsor and speak at the UK Men’s Sheds Awards in Westminster - celebrating the volunteers and Shedders whose work transforms lives.
Men’s Sheds show how communities look after each other, tackling loneliness and boosting mental and physical health.
Men’s Sheds show how communities look after each other, tackling loneliness and boosting mental and physical health.
As we head into 2026, I’ve been reflecting on what we achieved together in 2025. From day one, I’ve worked to be visible, accessible and active - week in, week out across Redditch and the Villages. Here are some highlights 👇
December 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM
As we head into 2026, I’ve been reflecting on what we achieved together in 2025. From day one, I’ve worked to be visible, accessible and active - week in, week out across Redditch and the Villages. Here are some highlights 👇
2025 has been a year of action in Parliament - standing up for fairness, opportunity and dignity and making sure decisions in Westminster deliver real change for people in Redditch and the Villages. Here are some highlights 👇
December 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
2025 has been a year of action in Parliament - standing up for fairness, opportunity and dignity and making sure decisions in Westminster deliver real change for people in Redditch and the Villages. Here are some highlights 👇
It was a real pleasure to visit Church Hill Middle School to meet Principal Laura Jarvis, staff and the brilliant School Council and Head Pupils.
Their thoughtful questions about Parliament, local issues and how young people can make their voices heard were inspiring.
Their thoughtful questions about Parliament, local issues and how young people can make their voices heard were inspiring.
December 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
It was a real pleasure to visit Church Hill Middle School to meet Principal Laura Jarvis, staff and the brilliant School Council and Head Pupils.
Their thoughtful questions about Parliament, local issues and how young people can make their voices heard were inspiring.
Their thoughtful questions about Parliament, local issues and how young people can make their voices heard were inspiring.
As we clear away Christmas packaging, it’s a good moment to think about where it all ends up.
That’s why I recently chaired the launch of a new cross-party Parliamentary Group on Packaging and the Circular Economy.
That’s why I recently chaired the launch of a new cross-party Parliamentary Group on Packaging and the Circular Economy.
December 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
As we clear away Christmas packaging, it’s a good moment to think about where it all ends up.
That’s why I recently chaired the launch of a new cross-party Parliamentary Group on Packaging and the Circular Economy.
That’s why I recently chaired the launch of a new cross-party Parliamentary Group on Packaging and the Circular Economy.
This Christmas, the Government is helping up to 35,000 Armed Forces personnel get home to be with their loved ones.
Around 30,000 junior service members and 5,000 separated parents will receive funded travel support, reaching those who previously missed out.
Around 30,000 junior service members and 5,000 separated parents will receive funded travel support, reaching those who previously missed out.
December 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This Christmas, the Government is helping up to 35,000 Armed Forces personnel get home to be with their loved ones.
Around 30,000 junior service members and 5,000 separated parents will receive funded travel support, reaching those who previously missed out.
Around 30,000 junior service members and 5,000 separated parents will receive funded travel support, reaching those who previously missed out.
If you or someone you know is struggling over the festive season, help is available.
The Redditch Directory brings together a range of local services covering crime, community concerns, benefits, cost-of-living support, housing, utilities, food insecurity and health.
The Redditch Directory brings together a range of local services covering crime, community concerns, benefits, cost-of-living support, housing, utilities, food insecurity and health.
December 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
If you or someone you know is struggling over the festive season, help is available.
The Redditch Directory brings together a range of local services covering crime, community concerns, benefits, cost-of-living support, housing, utilities, food insecurity and health.
The Redditch Directory brings together a range of local services covering crime, community concerns, benefits, cost-of-living support, housing, utilities, food insecurity and health.
Here’s a festive reminder about local council opening hours over Christmas.
Redditch Borough Council’s Customer Service Centre opening hours are as below, with emergency out-of-hours support available on 01527 67666.
Redditch Borough Council’s Customer Service Centre opening hours are as below, with emergency out-of-hours support available on 01527 67666.
December 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Here’s a festive reminder about local council opening hours over Christmas.
Redditch Borough Council’s Customer Service Centre opening hours are as below, with emergency out-of-hours support available on 01527 67666.
Redditch Borough Council’s Customer Service Centre opening hours are as below, with emergency out-of-hours support available on 01527 67666.
Great to visit the Redditch Royal Mail Delivery Office on Fishing Line Road to thank our local posties and delivery staff for their incredible work during the Christmas rush 🎄📮
I saw first-hand the scale of operations as thousands of letters and parcels are prepared for delivery across Redditch.
I saw first-hand the scale of operations as thousands of letters and parcels are prepared for delivery across Redditch.
December 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Great to visit the Redditch Royal Mail Delivery Office on Fishing Line Road to thank our local posties and delivery staff for their incredible work during the Christmas rush 🎄📮
I saw first-hand the scale of operations as thousands of letters and parcels are prepared for delivery across Redditch.
I saw first-hand the scale of operations as thousands of letters and parcels are prepared for delivery across Redditch.
A real pleasure to visit Woodfield Academy to present Maggie with her prize as the winner of my 2025 Christmas Card Competition 🎄
Her beautiful design, featuring Forge Mill Needle Museum and Bordesley Abbey, has been my official Christmas card this year and has been sent across Redditch.
Her beautiful design, featuring Forge Mill Needle Museum and Bordesley Abbey, has been my official Christmas card this year and has been sent across Redditch.
December 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
A real pleasure to visit Woodfield Academy to present Maggie with her prize as the winner of my 2025 Christmas Card Competition 🎄
Her beautiful design, featuring Forge Mill Needle Museum and Bordesley Abbey, has been my official Christmas card this year and has been sent across Redditch.
Her beautiful design, featuring Forge Mill Needle Museum and Bordesley Abbey, has been my official Christmas card this year and has been sent across Redditch.
It was a real pleasure to visit Moons Moat First School during their festive celebrations 🎄
I met brilliant pupils, staff and the School Council, who asked thoughtful questions about Parliament, democracy and my role as their MP.
I met brilliant pupils, staff and the School Council, who asked thoughtful questions about Parliament, democracy and my role as their MP.
December 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
It was a real pleasure to visit Moons Moat First School during their festive celebrations 🎄
I met brilliant pupils, staff and the School Council, who asked thoughtful questions about Parliament, democracy and my role as their MP.
I met brilliant pupils, staff and the School Council, who asked thoughtful questions about Parliament, democracy and my role as their MP.
Joined local officers in the Kingfisher to see first-hand how the “Winter of Action” is targeting prolific shoplifters and protecting shoppers and retail workers.
Staff in the Kingfisher face unacceptable levels of abuse and repeat offending.
Staff in the Kingfisher face unacceptable levels of abuse and repeat offending.
December 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Joined local officers in the Kingfisher to see first-hand how the “Winter of Action” is targeting prolific shoplifters and protecting shoppers and retail workers.
Staff in the Kingfisher face unacceptable levels of abuse and repeat offending.
Staff in the Kingfisher face unacceptable levels of abuse and repeat offending.
Joined Redditch’s neighbourhood police on a “Winter of Action” patrol in the town centre to see the work under way to tackle shop theft, street crime and anti-social behaviour.
Officers are focusing on hotspots and supporting retail staff during the busy festive period.
Officers are focusing on hotspots and supporting retail staff during the busy festive period.
December 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Joined Redditch’s neighbourhood police on a “Winter of Action” patrol in the town centre to see the work under way to tackle shop theft, street crime and anti-social behaviour.
Officers are focusing on hotspots and supporting retail staff during the busy festive period.
Officers are focusing on hotspots and supporting retail staff during the busy festive period.
Met with Chief Fire Officer Jonathon Pryce KFSM to discuss how we strengthen fire and rescue services across Redditch and the Villages - from recruitment and retention to community fire safety and closer joint working with local police.
December 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Met with Chief Fire Officer Jonathon Pryce KFSM to discuss how we strengthen fire and rescue services across Redditch and the Villages - from recruitment and retention to community fire safety and closer joint working with local police.
Proud to support the Redditch Mission Area Toy Appeal at the Kingfisher Centre.
The generosity of local people has been incredible but there’s still time to donate.
The team, led by Elaine, are working hard to make sure no child in Redditch wakes up without a present this Christmas.
The generosity of local people has been incredible but there’s still time to donate.
The team, led by Elaine, are working hard to make sure no child in Redditch wakes up without a present this Christmas.
December 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Proud to support the Redditch Mission Area Toy Appeal at the Kingfisher Centre.
The generosity of local people has been incredible but there’s still time to donate.
The team, led by Elaine, are working hard to make sure no child in Redditch wakes up without a present this Christmas.
The generosity of local people has been incredible but there’s still time to donate.
The team, led by Elaine, are working hard to make sure no child in Redditch wakes up without a present this Christmas.
Thank you to everyone who joined my Central Ward Coffee Morning at the REDI Centre.
It was a valuable chance to hear directly from over 30 residents about the issues affecting daily life - from HMOs and dangerous driving to parking pressures, anti-social behaviour and fly-tipping.
It was a valuable chance to hear directly from over 30 residents about the issues affecting daily life - from HMOs and dangerous driving to parking pressures, anti-social behaviour and fly-tipping.
December 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined my Central Ward Coffee Morning at the REDI Centre.
It was a valuable chance to hear directly from over 30 residents about the issues affecting daily life - from HMOs and dangerous driving to parking pressures, anti-social behaviour and fly-tipping.
It was a valuable chance to hear directly from over 30 residents about the issues affecting daily life - from HMOs and dangerous driving to parking pressures, anti-social behaviour and fly-tipping.
Huge thank you to the hundreds of schoolchildren across Redditch and the Villages who entered my Christmas card competition this year - the creativity was fantastic.
Congratulations to Maggie from Woodfield Academy, whose design will appear on the front of my Christmas card.
Congratulations to Maggie from Woodfield Academy, whose design will appear on the front of my Christmas card.
December 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Huge thank you to the hundreds of schoolchildren across Redditch and the Villages who entered my Christmas card competition this year - the creativity was fantastic.
Congratulations to Maggie from Woodfield Academy, whose design will appear on the front of my Christmas card.
Congratulations to Maggie from Woodfield Academy, whose design will appear on the front of my Christmas card.
Quick update on the proposed 51-person HMO at the former Hotel Rafiya site in Winyates Green.
I’ve been clear from the start: this development is completely unsuitable for our area.
I’ve been clear from the start: this development is completely unsuitable for our area.
December 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Quick update on the proposed 51-person HMO at the former Hotel Rafiya site in Winyates Green.
I’ve been clear from the start: this development is completely unsuitable for our area.
I’ve been clear from the start: this development is completely unsuitable for our area.
Final hours to support Maggs Day Centre’s Big Give Christmas Challenge!
Until 12pm today, every donation is doubled, helping provide hot meals, warmth and vital one-to-one support for people experiencing homelessness across Worcestershire.
Until 12pm today, every donation is doubled, helping provide hot meals, warmth and vital one-to-one support for people experiencing homelessness across Worcestershire.
No One Cold, Hungry or Alone This Christmas – Big Give
This winter, help people facing homelessness find warmth, dignity, and hope. Your support provides hot meals, clean clothes, and life-changing …
donate.biggive.org
December 9, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Final hours to support Maggs Day Centre’s Big Give Christmas Challenge!
Until 12pm today, every donation is doubled, helping provide hot meals, warmth and vital one-to-one support for people experiencing homelessness across Worcestershire.
Until 12pm today, every donation is doubled, helping provide hot meals, warmth and vital one-to-one support for people experiencing homelessness across Worcestershire.
Last Friday was International Volunteer Day.
I want to thank the incredible volunteers who keep grassroots football thriving, especially the brilliant team at Sporting Club Inkberrow FC.
I’m proud of the clubs across Redditch and the Villages and the people who make them possible.
I want to thank the incredible volunteers who keep grassroots football thriving, especially the brilliant team at Sporting Club Inkberrow FC.
I’m proud of the clubs across Redditch and the Villages and the people who make them possible.
December 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Last Friday was International Volunteer Day.
I want to thank the incredible volunteers who keep grassroots football thriving, especially the brilliant team at Sporting Club Inkberrow FC.
I’m proud of the clubs across Redditch and the Villages and the people who make them possible.
I want to thank the incredible volunteers who keep grassroots football thriving, especially the brilliant team at Sporting Club Inkberrow FC.
I’m proud of the clubs across Redditch and the Villages and the people who make them possible.
Great to join the Tesco Winter Food Collection at Tesco Extra, supporting Redditch Foodbank as shoppers donated food and essentials for families facing hardship this winter.
Every tin, packet and donation makes a real difference.
Every tin, packet and donation makes a real difference.
December 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Great to join the Tesco Winter Food Collection at Tesco Extra, supporting Redditch Foodbank as shoppers donated food and essentials for families facing hardship this winter.
Every tin, packet and donation makes a real difference.
Every tin, packet and donation makes a real difference.