Walsall South Local News

Valerie speaks at “Activate Against Hate” talent competition.

December 15th, 2012
Activate Against Hate

Valerie attended a talent competition at Walsall MyPlace Centre on Saturday 15 December 2012, which was organised by the “Activate Against Hate” project. Valerie said: “I was delighted to attend and speak at the ‘Activate Against Hate’ talent competition. ‘Activate …

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Valerie visits Bentley West Primary School

December 14th, 2012
Bentley West Primary School (Authorised for Website & media)

On Friday 14 December 2012, Valerie visited Bentley West Primary School to talk about Parliament Week and her work in the House of Commons. Valerie said: “I suggested that Year 6 debate on a motion relating to the provision of …

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Census 2011 reveals key information about Walsall

December 11th, 2012
Census

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published the latest set of results from the 2011 including key information about the people who live in Walsall. Here are some key figures from the Census: Population: 269,323 No Qualifications: 33.7% Level …

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Valerie seeks answers from Chief Executive over higher than expected Manor Hospital death rates

December 4th, 2012
Valerie at Manor Hospital

Valerie has written to Mr Richard Kirby, Chief Executive of the Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, which is responsible for Walsall Manor Hospital, to ask him to outline the steps he will be taking after the Dr Foster Hospital Guide 2012 …

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Students from Second Chance School visit Westminster

November 30th, 2012
Second Chance School visit Westminster

On Friday 30 November Valerie hosted students from the Second Chance School in Walsall around the Houses of Parliament. Valerie said: “This was an opportunity for the students to learn about Parliament. I took the students into the House of …

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Valerie Raises Darlaston Road Crossing in the House of Commons for the Second Time

November 29th, 2012
Darlaston Road Crossing Question

Valerie raised the issue of the Zebra Crossing on Darlaston Road, near the junction with Hough Road, in the House of Commons for the second time after Walsall MBC refused to upgrade the existing Zebra Crossing to a Signal Controlled …

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Sunday openings at the New Art Gallery are a success.

November 22nd, 2012
Sunday openings at the New Art Gallery

Valerie said: “I am delighted that the return of Sunday openings has boosted the New Art Gallery’s visitor numbers by 1,400 in a month and that the Gallery expects this figure to reach 20,000 in a year.” ” This is …

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Valerie Attends Remembrance Events at Walsall and Darlaston Cenotaphs

November 12th, 2012
Remembrance Sunday

On Sunday 11 November 2012, Valerie attended the Remembrance Sunday events at the Cenotaphs in Walsall Town Centre and in Darlaston. Valerie took part in the services and laid wreaths in memory of the fallen. At Walsall Town Centre, Valerie …

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