On Saturday 25 June I went to Beaumont Lodge Neighbourhood Association’s Annual Community Funday, organised by Leo and Barbara Grant-Bennett. Leo and Barbara’s tireless work and dedication, along with their enthusiastic team of volunteers, has quite literally transferred an old barn in Beaumont Leys into a thriving community facility used by local residents.

The annual Community Funday is always great, and this year was no exception. There were lots of stalls, a BBQ, bouncy castle, and brilliant entertainment including from dance groups the Pink Lizards and the Demolition Crew. I am a huge supporter of local community services that are organised and run by local people, and I want to see more of them across our city.

MPs from the cross-party Education Select Committee recently visited Beaumont Leys school to hear about the good behaviour practice at the school.

I recently attended a fantastic open event run by Leicester City Council’s Health Through Warmth team to promote winter safety at Home Farm in Beaumont Leys. Like much of the UK, Leicester has been hit by some dreadful weather over the past few weeks, so it is really important that local residents know what help is available to them to stay warm in this cold period.

There were lots of stalls offering a range of advice and services on issues like how to manage debt and make your home more energy efficient.

The Beaumont Leys journal reports local residents welcoming Liz Kendall, saying she will ‘do well by them’ and is ‘up to the challenge’.