16th June 2025
Alex Ballinger signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st July 2025
High street gambling reform
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House notes with concern that local authorities currently lack sufficient powers to regulate the spread of gambling premises due to the statutory aim to permit duty set out in the Gambling Act 2005; further notes that this duty restricts councils’ ability to reject applications for new gambling venues …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 2
13th May 2025
22 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 10
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
19th May 2025
Alex Ballinger signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 19th May 2025
Pupils at Reddal Hill Primary School and Earth Day
Tabled by:
Alex Ballinger (Labour - Halesowen)
That this House celebrates the Year 4 pupils of Reddal Hill Primary School in Cradley Heath on learning about Earth Day and the importance of looking after our planet; commends them on their extremely well-worded letters and colourful drawings highlighting the significance of renewable energy solutions such as solar panels …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 20 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd March 2025
Alex Ballinger signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 3rd March 2025
Morgan Rogers Champions League hat-trick
Tabled by:
Alex Ballinger (Labour - Halesowen)
That this House congratulates Halesowen native Morgan Rogers on his fantastic achievements in the Champions league; notes his brilliant hat-trick against Celtic, and being the first player in history to score twice in the opening five minutes of a Champions League match; and wishes Rogers the best with his career …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th February 2025
Alex Ballinger signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 19th February 2025
Earls High School and Project Gambia
Tabled by:
Alex Ballinger (Labour - Halesowen)
That this House commends Earls High School for their longstanding support of the charity Project Gambia; congratulates their efforts in increasing student participation in the charity; praises the 32 Year 10 students who will be travelling to Gambia at the end of the month to volunteer with young children in …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th January 2025
Alex Ballinger signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 13th January 2025
1st Halesowen Scout Group Christmas lunch
Tabled by:
Alex Ballinger (Labour - Halesowen)
That this House commends the exceptional work of the 1st Halesowen Scout Group who offered a free two course meal to people across Halesowen; notes that Christmas and the festive period can be a difficult time for some and the group spent time and effort to ensure elderly and isolated …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th December 2024
Alex Ballinger signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 6th December 2024
Coombs Wood Sports and Social Club
Tabled by:
Alex Ballinger (Labour - Halesowen)
That this House congratulates Coombs Wood Sports and Social Club for winning Community Club of the Year once again at the 2024 Club Awards; commends the exceptional work of Dawn Bubb and her dedicated team for their hard work throughout the year; notes that Coombs Wood Sports and Social Club …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th December 2024
Alex Ballinger signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 6th December 2024
Birmingham Children's Hospital Celebration Toy Fund
Tabled by:
Alex Ballinger (Labour - Halesowen)
That this House congratulates Halesowen pubs and clubs for their fundraising efforts, raising money for the Birmingham Children’s Hospital Celebration Toy Fund; commends The Crafty Pint, Halesowen Cricket Club, Roberto’s Bar, The Hare and Hounds, The Huntingtree, The Yeltz Bar, and Somers Sports and Social Club for uniting in support …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th November 2024
Alex Ballinger signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 19th November 2024
Halesowen in Bloom and the King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Tabled by:
Alex Ballinger (Labour - Halesowen)
That this House congratulates Halesowen in Bloom for receiving the King’s Award for Voluntary Service; celebrates the work of the group and their service to making Halesowen an attractive place to live, work and visit; applauds the dedication of the organisation’s committee which arranges horticultural, environmental and community enhancement in …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1