Engaging with Constituents

Bim meeting a resident

As well as my work in Westminster, I am an engaged local constituency MP. I live in the heart of the constituency and I enjoy getting out and meeting local people as often as possible. I regularly knock on doors; hold Town Centre Surgeries, Pub Surgeries or House Meetings; attend local fetes and events; visit local schools, businesses, charities and community groups; give residents tours of the Houses of Parliament; and more. Every week more than 3000 local residents receive a detailed update through my e-newsletter about some of my activities that week.

I represent over 70,000 voters spread across 21 parishes and 1 unparished Town and I try to speak to and hear from as many of you as I can. Each week my team and I respond to around 500 letters or emails from constituents – which can range from very serious casework issues to broader policy matters. Where I can I try to reply individually and often by hand.

On this page you can some recent examples of this work and if you need help on any issue, you can get in touch with me using the details at www.bimafolami.co.uk/contact

News

Responding to residents – outcomes of my June survey

In June's survey I asked residents to give their views on the Bills announced in the Queen's Speech and the Government's legislative agenda. Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill it in and share their views on the Government's plans.

Responding to residents – the key stats from June

Last month I received 1,754 emails from local residents. The main topic areas raised were:

1) Parliament, government & politics
2) Health services & medicine
3) Asylum, immigration & nationality

Hosting a drop-in event for Ukrainian refugees in Hitchin

I was so pleased to welcome some Ukrainian refugees who have come to our area at a drop-in event in Hitchin, hosted alongside the Refugee Employment Network. This event was a huge success, bringing together employment specialists from the Job Centre, EY, Lidl, the NHS and others.

Hearing about concerns over planned solar farms near Breachwood Green

A representative from my office attended a meeting of the Kings Walden Parish Council in Breachwood Green to hear about plans for solar farms nearby and residents' views on these proposals. I understand residents' concerns and I will consider this matter further.