Protecting our precious greenbelt & safeguarding our environment

I might be biased, but I believe Meriden is the most beautiful constituency in the country! Our communities are blessed with awe-inspiring landscapes and precious natural environments deserves protection, alongside measures which improve both water and air quality and prevent flooding. That is why since being elected in 2019, I have been a vocal opponent of rampant development and a champion of the wildlife and ecosystems that inhabit our green spaces.

I have fearlessly confronted developers who seek to encroach upon our cherished green belt land. By standing firm against excessive construction, we have successfully thwarted developments across the constituency, for example the proposed Motorway Service Area in Catherine de Barnes. Whilst I believe the need to build more homes should remain a national priority, we must do so only on brown-field land and ensure we protect our precious green spaces from unscrupulous developers.

I have also staunchly defended the community in Balsall Common and surrounding areas against the relentless actions of HS2 who have time and again ignored the local priorities. HS2 have sadly shown a disregard for families and local communities; through debates in Parliament and frank conversations with HS2, I have, and will continue to, defend our area from increased pollution and disturbance. 

See my latest work on protecting our precious greenbelt and safeguarding our environment below: 

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Saqib backs Balsall Common residents' petition

I know local residents in Balsall Common and neighbouring villages are massively concerned about the impact of lorry routes running through the village causing disruption and pollution.

Boris Johnson commends Solihull Borough Council on environmental policy

Saqib Bhatti, Member of Parliament for Meriden asked the Prime Minister join him in commending Solihull Borough Council for their commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030. Saqib Bhatti asked the Prime Minister: “Does the Prime Minister agree that through the establishment of the Office for Envi

Saqib voices HS2 concerns at Interchange

Saqib Bhatti MP has recently visited the new HS2 Interchange Station in Bickenhill. The new line will increase capacity and reduce journey times for commuters. He also spoke of the impact on Meriden constituents and the need to limit disruption and to preserve the environment.