Winning more investment & bringing more jobs to our local area

Wherever you live in Solihull Borough, winning more investment and creating jobs in the Meriden constituency benefits all our communities. 

The urban regeneration of Kingshurst; a new Community Diagnostic Centre in Chelmsley Wood; the inward investment into Birmingham Airport and JLR; and my bids for the mixed-use development at Arden Cross are just some of the projects I have been committed to seeing through to completion. I am pleased with the progress we have made, but this is just the start! Over the last few years I've also fought to successfully reinstate the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) in Solihull Hospital and widen access to health care services in all parts of my constituency, with a specific focus on rural communities. 

Simultaneously, I am pleased that my Business Forum is supporting existing local businesses by offering support programmes, access to a network of business leaders in the West Midlands and from central government, and an opportunity to share their priorities directly with me. 

I am passionate about implementing a comprehensive strategy that combines attracting external investment and nurturing local enterprises to drive economic growth across the Meriden constituency and enhance the prosperity of our communities.

Have a look at some of the work I am doing around winning more investment and bringing more jobs to our local area below: 

News

Saqib convenes local business owners at June Business Forum

Saqib Bhatti, Member of Parliament for Meriden, convened local business owners from across the West Midlands for his Business Forum on 2nd June 2023 at Nailcote Hall in Berkswell. The forum presented an opportunity for business owners to discuss their concerns with Saqib, alongside guest speaker Ei

Saqib backs the creation of an Investment Zone at Arden Cross

Saqib Bhatti, MP for Meriden, is supporting plans for the creation of an Investment Zone at the Arden Cross site, near the NEC. On Friday, the Chancellor announced that the government would be creating Investment Zones in 38 different areas in England.

Saqib endorses the redevelopment of Kingshurst Village Centre

 Saqib Bhatti, MP for Meriden, has written a letter in support of plans drawn up by Solihull Council for the redevelopment of Kingshurst Village Centre to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
 

Saqib joins opening of restored Kingshurst Post Office

The Kingshurst community has been celebrating the official re-opening of Kingshurst Post Office today (29/10). WM Brown (Kingshurst Limited), which trades as Browns Pharmacy, has taken over operating the Post Office at 12-14 The Parade, Kingshurst, B37 6BA, to restore this vital community service.

Saqib celebrates return of Kingshurst Post Office services

Saqib Bhatti, Member of Parliament for Meriden, has celebrated the return of the Kingshurst Post Office services which are set to be restored following a temporary closure in August 2020. The Kingshurst Post Office, located in The Parade, will operate from the same location within Browns Pharm

Saqib gives full backing to Kingshurst village centre redevelopment plans

Saqib Bhatti, Member of Parliament for Meriden, has given his full backing to the application for the redevelopment of Kingshurst village centre, as part of the Government’s Levelling Up Fund (LUF). In a letter to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Saqib said he w

Saqib welcomes new funding for Arden Cross development

Saqib Bhatti, Member of Parliament for Meriden has welcomed the news that the Chancellor has allocated £50m to replace surface parking with multi storey facilities, unlocking 28 hectares for new businesses and homes around the High Speed 2 Birmingham Interchange Station.  This money was a