Ushma Mistry

1 month ago | bbc.com | Ushma Mistry |Michelle Dawes

Fly infestation needs to be resolved - MPUshma Mistry and Michelle DawesBBCMP Matt Western has been holding public meetings about the flies with residents since September 2023An MP has called for a public meeting with environment bosses to resolve a fly infestation and odour issue that has affected residents for more than two years.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Ushma Mistry

Care boss 'really worried' over immigration plansUshma MistryGavin KermackBBCThe vast majority of Julia Senah's staff at Almond Care are from overseasA care boss says she is "incredibly worried" by government plans to ban care workers from being recruited from overseas. She has spoken out after the prime minister announced the measure as one of several aimed at reducing net migration, which he said would bring the UK immigration system "back into control".

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Ushma Mistry |Gavin Kermack

Image caption, The vast majority of Julia Senah's staff at Almond Care are from overseasA care boss says she is "incredibly worried" by government plans to ban care workers from being recruited from overseas. She has spoken out after the prime minister announced the measure as one of several aimed at reducing net migration, which he said would bring the UK immigration system "back into control".

Mar 26, 2025 | bbc.com | Ushma Mistry

Stratford Town FC pleas for council supportUshma MistryStratford FC wants more council supportThe owners of Stratford Town FC have said they would like more support from the district council as the club continues to grow. Club vice chairman Steven Shipway said the non-league side is now a thriving community hub, and attracts more visitors to its Knights Lane ground in Tiddington, causing problems with parking on match days.

Mar 20, 2025 | bbc.com | Ushma Mistry

Protest held amid anger over green belt homesUshma MistryTanya GuptaBBCLinda Johnson said there have been no discussions over whether the areas picked for housing have the infrastructure needed to support themProtesters have urged a council to reconsider where to build hundreds of new homes amid fears some areas could not support bigger communities.