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Chris Bloore
Labour PartyChris Bloore is the Labour MP for Redditch, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
MPs voted on whether to pass the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill at its final stage in the Commons. The Bill makes changes to welfare benefits, including a gradual increase to the Universal Credit standard allowance, and had been debated at length including proposed amendments to speed up or expand those increases.
Vote on Amendment 38 to the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, which would have provided greater certainty and protections for disabled people with fluctuating conditions while the government's review of PIP assessments (the Timms review) is ongoing. Critics argued the Bill was putting cuts before the review, leaving vulnerable people uncertain about their entitlements.
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“'Driving test chaos is holding Redditch back and people have had enough'” — Redditch Advertiser
“Redditch MP backs baby and animal food bank at Woodrow Hub” — Redditch Advertiser
A marginal seat — won by just 789 votes (1.9%) in 2024. Covers Redditch, Astwood Bank and Wychbold. Population 92,884.
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£27,200
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£34,100
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,815
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
42
24 primary, 11 secondary, 7 other
Total Income Tax▼
£265m
from 56,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,670
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£4,750
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
41.5
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
57.6%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 large town, 1 town, 5 villages, rural areas — 98,806 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
22 councillors across 9 wards · Last elections: Aug 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astwood Bank Feckenham | Conservative and Unionist Party | Brandon Frank Clayton | May 2024 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Christopher Holz | May 2024 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Craig Warhurst | May 2024 | |
| Dodderhill | Conservative and Unionist Party | Rick Deller | May 2023 |
| Greenlands Lakeside | Labour Party | Andrew Fry | May 2024 |
| Labour Party | Joanna Kane | May 2024 | |
| Labour Party | Juma Begum | May 2024 | |
| Harvington Norton | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Craig Haydon Reeves | Aug 2024 |
| Headless Cross Oakenshaw | Labour Party | David Munro | May 2024 |
| Labour Party | Ian Woodall | May 2024 | |
| Labour Party | Juliet Barker Smith | May 2024 | |
| Inkberrow | Conservative and Unionist Party | Ben Hurdman | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Nick Dawes | May 2023 | |
| Matchborough Woodrow | Labour Party | James Fardoe | May 2024 |
| Labour Party | Jane Spilsbury | May 2024 | |
| Labour Party | Paul Wren | May 2024 | |
| North | Labour Party | Bill Hartnett | May 2024 |
| Labour Party | Monica Stringfellow | May 2024 | |
| Labour Party | Sid Khan | May 2024 | |
| Webheath Callow Hill | Green Party of England and Wales | Claire Davies | May 2024 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Gemma Monaco | May 2024 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Matt Dormer | May 2024 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 14,810 | 35.0% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GE | Con | 14,021 | 33.1% |
| Ref | 8,516 | 20.1% | |
| LD | 2,165 | 5.1% | |
| Green | 2,098 | 5.0% | |
| WPB | 765 | 1.8% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GE | Con | 27,907 | 63.3% |
| Lab | 11,871 | 26.9% | |
| LD | 2,905 | 6.6% | |
| Green | 1,384 | 3.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GE | Con | 23,652 | 52.3% |
| Lab | 16,289 | 36.0% | |
| Ind | 2,239 | 5.0% | |
| Ind | 1,371 | 3.0% | |
| LD | 1,173 | 2.6% | |
| Green | 380 | 0.8% | |
| Ind | 99 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2010 GE | Con | 20,771 | 47.1% |
| Lab | 13,717 | 31.1% | |
| Ind | 7,133 | 16.2% | |
| LD | 1,349 | 3.1% | |
| Green | 960 | 2.2% | |
| Ind | 168 | 0.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2015 GE | Con | 19,138 | 43.5% |
| Lab | 13,317 | 30.3% | |
| LD | 7,750 | 17.6% | |
| Ind | 1,497 | 3.4% | |
| Ind | 1,394 | 3.2% | |
| Green | 393 | 0.9% | |
| Ind | 255 | 0.6% | |
| Ind | 101 | 0.2% | |
| Ind | 100 | 0.2% | |
| Ind | 73 | 0.2% |
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Cancer Research UK's Race for Life event is returning to Redditch at Arrow Valley Park on June 14, offering 5k and 10k runs/walks for all abilities with a 50% discount on entry fees for early sign-ups before April 19. The event aims to raise funds for cancer research and encourages community participation across all demographics.
Redditch Borough Council is launching free Couch to 5K running sessions across the town from April 19, with nine weekly courses at multiple locations throughout the week. The NHS-endorsed programme aims to help residents aged 12+ improve fitness and build healthy habits, with support from local running clubs.
Redditch-based Rapid Energy has significantly expanded its industrial HVAC fleet with new chillers and heat pump technology to meet growing demand for temporary cooling and heating solutions. The investment supports the company's growth strategy and positions it to serve key sectors across the UK with low-carbon solutions.
West Mercia Police conducted a road safety enforcement operation (Operation Spotlight) across the region, including targeted speeding enforcement on the A441 near Redditch where 25 speeding offences were detected. The operation focuses on uninsured drivers, seatbelt compliance, and speeding to reduce road accidents and fatalities.
A community-created artwork titled 'WELCOME' has been unveiled at Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, developed through collaboration between Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity, Arts in Redditch, and Reimagine Redditch. The sculpture incorporates symbols, handprints, and photos from hospital staff and residents, reflecting their personal connections to the hospital.
Solid State, a Redditch-based specialist manufacturer, reported strong financial performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, with revenue expected to exceed £150m and an order book of £106.5m. The company's growth is driven by increased defence and security demand amid global tensions, though the firm acknowledges macroeconomic uncertainties and supply chain pressures from AI adoption.
MP Chris Bloore has met with the DVSA Chief Executive to address driving test booking chaos affecting Redditch residents, including young people seeking employment and apprentices needing transport. The article details systemic failures including bot attacks, test slot reselling, and theory tests expiring before practical bookings can be made.
Redditch Police seized a vehicle from a driver operating without a valid licence or MOT, who was also transporting a child unsafely. The incident highlights ongoing road safety enforcement in the constituency and public safety concerns.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has reached 15,000 life-saving missions, with a Redditch resident praising the service after surviving a cardiac arrest during a visit to the Isle of Wight. The charity relies entirely on public donations to operate, with each mission costing an average of £3,500.
Patrick Pinfield, a Redditch refuse collector, faces losing his job because he cannot book a driving test in time due to a national backlog. MP Chris Bloore has engaged with the DVSA on the issue, which he says is particularly acute in Redditch due to bots inflating test availability.
Redditch MP Chris Bloore visited the Woodrow Hub to support two local charities—Animal FoodBank UK and Inspire Baby Bank—that provide essential items to families and pet owners facing cost-of-living pressures. The visit highlights the MP's engagement with grassroots community initiatives and his recognition of rising demand for support services in the constituency.
Partou, which operates Alexandra Day Nursery and Pre-school in Redditch, has appointed Sam Sleeman-Boss, a former Ofsted leader with 30+ years of early years experience, as its new head of early years. The appointment is presented as a positive development for the nursery provider and the local early years sector.
A massive 2,600-acre solar farm generating up to 500MW is proposed across south Warwickshire and east Worcestershire, with land falling partly within Redditch Borough Council's jurisdiction. The nationally significant infrastructure project will undergo public consultation in Winter 2026/2027 before formal planning submission in spring 2027, with potential construction starting by 2029.
Kevin Beresford, a Redditch resident known for celebrating the mundane (roundabouts, car parks), has launched the 'dullosphere' movement as a counter-cultural response to toxic masculinity and the 'manosphere,' following an interview with Louis Theroux. The initiative promotes simple living, integrity, and respectful values as an antidote to macho influencer culture.
Jordan Adams, a 30-year-old from Redditch, has inherited a rare gene that will cause early-onset dementia in his 40s, following his mother's death from frontotemporal dementia at 52. He is running 33 marathons in 33 days to raise funds for dementia charities and awareness, sharing his personal fears about the condition's impact on his family and future.
Kingfisher Shopping Centre in Redditch is hosting free Easter activities for families from March 30 to April 4, including crafts, games, and a self-guided trail across the town centre. The initiative is delivered in partnership with Redditch BID and aims to provide accessible entertainment during school holidays.
A minor road traffic collision occurred on Birmingham Road in Redditch on 31 March, involving a car hitting a stationary vehicle. West Mercia Police confirmed no injuries resulted from the incident.
Joanne Kemp, a Redditch-based travel agent with 38 years of experience, has won the Top Overall Homeworking Agent award from Riviera Travel. The recognition highlights her success in building a customer-focused travel business and reflects growing demand for expertly curated holiday experiences.
Emergency services responded to a welfare concern on Auxerre Avenue in Redditch on March 26, with police, ambulance and fire service attending. The incident resulted in the man being placed in the care of appropriate health services.
Two teenagers have been charged following a drug dealing investigation at Redditch Shopping Centre, where police seized class A and class B drugs, cannabis, and a hunting-type knife. The incident highlights ongoing drug-related crime in the town centre and results in criminal charges being brought at Worcester Crown Court.
Marcus Meade, a Redditch resident, was shot dead by armed police on Christmas Eve 2024 during a welfare check after a stand-off in his home. Three West Mercia Police officers are now under investigation by the IOPC for potential misconduct, with the probe examining whether his mental health was properly considered and if race influenced police actions, though the family remains frustrated by delays and the officer who fired the fatal shot is being treated as a witness.
Marcus Meade, 39, died on 24 December 2024 following a five-hour police stand-off in Redditch. His parents are calling for the officer who fired the fatal shot to be suspended while the Independent Office for Police Conduct investigates, but West Mercia Police has confirmed no officers have been taken off duty.
Three West Mercia Police officers are under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct following the death of Marcus Meade, a 39-year-old Redditch man shot during a mental health crisis on Christmas Eve 2024. The investigation focuses on the planning and management of the firearms operation that resulted in his death.
Tesco is launching an Easter Holiday Helps scheme in Redditch allowing shoppers to buy pre-filled donation bags (£2-£5) to support families struggling during school holidays when free meal provision ends. The initiative addresses financial pressures on families in the constituency and will distribute food through FareShare, The Felix Project, and Trussell.
The family of Marcus Meade, a Birmingham man shot dead by West Mercia Police in Redditch on Christmas Eve 2024 during a welfare check, is demanding answers about why he was killed. An IOPC investigation has identified three officers for potential misconduct related to the operation's planning, though the family and campaign groups say the probe is insufficient and delayed.
Two recruitment professionals from Michael Page are running the Redditch Half Marathon on June 21 to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association, a cause personally meaningful to both due to family connections to MND.
Bathroom brand Sonas Bathrooms has leased a 60,000+ sq ft industrial facility in Redditch, representing significant business expansion and investment in the local area. This development demonstrates continued commercial activity and job creation potential in Redditch's industrial sector.
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