Local News
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Never on a Sunday – Valerie Campaigns against New Art Gallery Sunday and Bank Holiday Closures
- 16/05/2011
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: Local News, News
No CommentsValerie has criticised the decision to close the New Art Gallery in Walsall on Sundays and Bank Holidays. The new opening arrangements which began on 3 April mean that the gallery is now closed at the only times when it is convenient to visit for many busy families.
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Valerie welcomes Walsall College to House of Commons for launch event
- 10/05/2011
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: Local News, News
On Tuesday 10th May Valerie hosted a reception at the House of Commons to launch Walsall College’s new ‘Accredited Skills for Industry’ qualifications.
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Valerie Presents Pleck Library Petition to Parliament
- 27/04/2011
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: Local News, News
On 27 April 2011 in the House of Commons, Valerie presented the petition signed by local residents to save Pleck Library. Over 1,100 people signed the petition which requests that the House of Commons urges the Government to take all possible steps to protect Pleck Library for the future.
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Valerie Visits Walsall Ecohouse
- 06/04/2011
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: Local News, News
Valerie visited the Walsall Ecohouse to see how the owners, Martin and Jane Normanton, managed to cut their energy use and carbon emissions by 70%.
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Valerie visits local manufacturers in Darlaston
- 25/03/2011
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: Local News, News
On Friday 25th March, Valerie visited Bonner Studs and ALCA Fasteners in Darlaston to hear their views on the economy and what the Government can do to promote manufacturing. Valerie met with senior managers from both businesses who were clear that unnecessary paperwork and red tape has used valuable time and resources which could have been better invested in growing their businesess. Managers were also clear that there should be much greater help in providing apprenticeship schemes to ensure that the next generation of skilled manufacturers receive first-rate training.