Bim Afolami

Member of Parliament for Hitchin & Harpenden

About Bim

Bim was first elected as the MP for Hitchin & Harpenden in the 2017 General Election and was re-elected at the 2019 General Election.

Bim's grandfather was an Anglican vicar who emigrated to Britain from Nigeria. Bim's father is a local NHS doctor, and his mother is a pharmacist. Bim studied Modern History at Oxford, following which he worked for the Conservative Party when it was in opposition.

Bim entered parliament with over 10 years experience in business - he was a lawyer in the City, a senior executive at HSBC, and an adviser to several small businesses.

His wife Hetti is also a former lawyer (both working in the City and for the Government); now she runs a small family business with her father. Together they have three boys.

Bim has his own website which sets out his recent work and details how you can get in touch with him: www.bimafolami.co.uk

News

Councillor Launches Cycle Lane Campaign

Redbourn County Councillor Annie Brewster has launched a campaign to make the A5183 (also known as Redbourn Road) safer for cyclists between Redbourn and St Albans.

Option Expires on Harpenden Incinerator

The option for an incinerator to be built on land at East Hyde, just north of Harpenden on the Lower Luton Road, has expired. This comes after hard work from local residents, councillors, the Stop Harpenden and Luton Incinerator campaign and Hitchin & Harpenden MP Bim Afolami.

MP Publishes New Economic Report

Hitchin & Harpenden MP Bim Afolami has today published a new Economic Report entitled "Unlocking Britain: Recovery and renewal after COVID-19" which sets out 10 ways Britain's economy can recover and grow after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Luton Airport Expansion Bid Halted

Luton Borough Council have announced that they have halted plans for a proposed expansion to Luton Airport. The expansion had been opposed by local Conservatives at all levels.

MP Secures Extra Support for Businesses

Councils will be able to use excess grant funding to support additional local businesses not covered by other financial support packages, the Treasury has announced.

Campaign to Save Southdown Post Box

Local Councillors and Bim Afolami MP are fighting to save the Southdown post box on the corner of Piggottshill Lane and Southdown Road.