Valerie has welcomed Walsall Borough Council’s decision to look at introducing a 30-minute parking amnesty on Ablewell Street. Since the introduction of charges on 7th March 2011, businesses have seen a decline in trade of up to 50%.
Valerie raised the issue in the House of Commons in a Pre-Recess Adjournment Debate on 24th
May 2011 after which she presented a 700-name petition to Parliament. Walsall Borough Council subsequently announced that they will be looking in to the possibility of introducing 30-minute parking amnesties on Ablewell Street and Lichfield Street.
Valerie said: “The Ablewell street traders have made it clear that they need a 30-minute amnesty to restore trade. The Federation of Small Businesses also contacted me about the local traders’ concerns.”
“I have also heard from the traders on Bridge Street who have had difficulty in receiving deliveries due to parking restrictions and I will continue to work to address this issue.”
Valerie Discusses Epilepsy Bill with the Prime Minister
To Contact Valerie:
Westminster Office: House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Telephone: 020 7219 7176
Email: valerie.vaz.mp@parliament.uk
Constituency Office: 114a Lichfield Street, Walsall. WS1 1SZ
Telephone: 01922 635835
Surgeries
Valerie holds regular surgeries. To arrange an appointment, please call the Constituency Office on 01922 635835
For further information, please visit: http://www.valerievazmp.co.uk
Walsall South July 2011
VALERIE VISITS WALSALL FC
Valerie visited Walsall FC following local concern about the sale of
Banks’ Stadium. Valerie met with the club’s Chairman, Jeff Bonser
and Chief Executive,
Stefan Gamble.
Valerie said; “Walsall
FC is important in bringing the town together and raising the national
profile of the town. It is very important that the Club’s long term future
is assured.”
VALERIE CELEBRATES REINTRODUCTION OF 639 ROUTE
VALERIE WELCOMES NEWS THAT COUNCIL WILL LOOK AT 30
MINUTE PARKING AMNESTY ON ABLEWELL STREET
Photo by Alan Williams
On Wednesday 27th July, Valerie and local campaigners celebrated the launch of
the new 38 bus service from Kings Hill in Darlaston to the Manor Hospital and Walsall town centre.
The 639 bus was withdrawn in January 2009. Local residents and campaigners,
Julie Bosley and Doreen Laban, visited Valerie at her surgery with a petition from residents to ask for her support to reinstate the route. Valerie pursued this by writing to Centro, National Express West Midlands and each of the local bus operators. Valerie also presented the petition to Parliament.
Valerie said: “I am delighted that National Express West Midlands have listened to the views of local people. People had to take three buses to reach the hospital. This was particularly difficult for senior citizens and women with children. The new 38 route will have a real impact on people’s quality of life.”
At Prime Minister’s Questions on 22nd June 2011, Valerie asked the Prime
Minister to meet with her to discuss her ten minute rule bill on Epilepsy and
Related Conditions. Valerie said: “I wanted to raise this matter directly with the Prime Minister.
There are almost 1000 deaths from epilepsy related causes each year and
400 of these are potentially avoidable. What is required is immediate referral
to a tertiary specialist and assessments in schools to indentify young
people’s needs.”
“The Prime Minister agreed to meet with me and the epilepsy experts and I
am hopeful that we can make real progress on this matter.”
Friday, August 5, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
june news from Valerie Vaz MP
Valerie hosted the launch of Walsall College’s Accredited Skills for Industry (ASFI) programme at the House of Commons.
The programme has been developed in partnership with SEMTA, the manufacturing skills council and employers, including Accord Housing Group, where a qualification supporting energy efficiency and retrofit technologies has been developed.
Valerie said; "I was delighted to welcome Walsall College to the House of Commons to celebrate their new qualifications pro-gramme. Chief Executive Amarjit Basi and his colleagues have worked hard to achieve this. The new links between education, industry and skills councils will be a great asset for the young peo-ple of Walsall."
Valerie secured a debate in the House of Commons on the new parking charges in Walsall Town Centre. After the debate, she presented a petition of more than 700 names to Parliament.
The rigorously enforced charges were introduced on 7
Valerie said; "These parking charges have hit local businesses hard at a time when trading conditions are already challenging. It is vital that Walsall Borough Council reconsiders these charges in light of clear evidence that they hinder the very busi-nesses we need to flourish in order for the economy to get back on track". th March and since then local businesses have reported a significant fall in trade—some by as much as 50%. Valerie asked the Education Secretary, Michael Gove MP, about plans to replace skilled outreach workers in Sure Start Centres with health visitors.
During Education Questions in the House of Com-mons Valerie explained that skilled outreach workers in Sure Start Centres have been very successful in driving outreach projects.
These include a Fathers’ Club held at Palfrey Sure Start that 84 fathers attended. It was the first in the country to be rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. To Contact Valerie: Westminster Office:
Telephone: 020 7219 7176 House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA Constituency Office:
Telephone: 01922 635835
Email: valerie.vaz.mp@parliament.uk 114a Lichfield Street, Walsall. WS1 1SZ Surgeries Valerie holds regular surgeries. To arrange an appointment, please call the Constituency Office on 01922 635835 For further information, please visit: http://www.valerievazmp.co.uk June 2011 Valerie Challenges Minister Over "Medical Model" Sure Start Plans
Valerie Hosts Walsall College Launch Event at the House of Commons Valerie Secures Parking Charges Debate Walsall South Valerie Attacks Women’s Pension Changes The Government recently published plans to force women in their late fifties to wait 18 months longer to receive their state pension.
Valerie said; "When money and financial planning are tight, the impact of this is huge and very unfair. Many women in their late fifties are being forced to change their retirement plans with only a very few years notice. This is very unjust."
On 20th June, the Pensions Bill received its Second Reading in the House of Commons. Valerie with Walsall College Principal, Amarjit Basi, ASFI Board member, Chris Hunt and ASFI Managing Director, Sue Reynolds.
The programme has been developed in partnership with SEMTA, the manufacturing skills council and employers, including Accord Housing Group, where a qualification supporting energy efficiency and retrofit technologies has been developed.
Valerie said; "I was delighted to welcome Walsall College to the House of Commons to celebrate their new qualifications pro-gramme. Chief Executive Amarjit Basi and his colleagues have worked hard to achieve this. The new links between education, industry and skills councils will be a great asset for the young peo-ple of Walsall."
Valerie secured a debate in the House of Commons on the new parking charges in Walsall Town Centre. After the debate, she presented a petition of more than 700 names to Parliament.
The rigorously enforced charges were introduced on 7
Valerie said; "These parking charges have hit local businesses hard at a time when trading conditions are already challenging. It is vital that Walsall Borough Council reconsiders these charges in light of clear evidence that they hinder the very busi-nesses we need to flourish in order for the economy to get back on track". th March and since then local businesses have reported a significant fall in trade—some by as much as 50%. Valerie asked the Education Secretary, Michael Gove MP, about plans to replace skilled outreach workers in Sure Start Centres with health visitors.
During Education Questions in the House of Com-mons Valerie explained that skilled outreach workers in Sure Start Centres have been very successful in driving outreach projects.
These include a Fathers’ Club held at Palfrey Sure Start that 84 fathers attended. It was the first in the country to be rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. To Contact Valerie: Westminster Office:
Telephone: 020 7219 7176 House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA Constituency Office:
Telephone: 01922 635835
Email: valerie.vaz.mp@parliament.uk 114a Lichfield Street, Walsall. WS1 1SZ Surgeries Valerie holds regular surgeries. To arrange an appointment, please call the Constituency Office on 01922 635835 For further information, please visit: http://www.valerievazmp.co.uk June 2011 Valerie Challenges Minister Over "Medical Model" Sure Start Plans
Valerie Hosts Walsall College Launch Event at the House of Commons Valerie Secures Parking Charges Debate Walsall South Valerie Attacks Women’s Pension Changes The Government recently published plans to force women in their late fifties to wait 18 months longer to receive their state pension.
Valerie said; "When money and financial planning are tight, the impact of this is huge and very unfair. Many women in their late fifties are being forced to change their retirement plans with only a very few years notice. This is very unjust."
On 20th June, the Pensions Bill received its Second Reading in the House of Commons. Valerie with Walsall College Principal, Amarjit Basi, ASFI Board member, Chris Hunt and ASFI Managing Director, Sue Reynolds.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Valerie has challenged the decision to close the New Art Gallery on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays – the only days that many people are able to attend. The move follows a substantial reduction in funding from Arts Council England and Walsall Borough Council.
Following the announcement of the changes – which will save just £35,000 a year – Valerie wrote to Culture Secretary, Ed Vaizey to ask him what could be done to avoid these closures. He refused to intervene.
Valerie raised the issue with the Leader of the House during Business Questions on 27
On 9
Speaking during the Opposition Debate on the future of the NHS, Valerie said ―I am staggered by the uncertainty sur-rounding how much this reorganisation will cost the tax-payer‖ and went on to accuse the Government of having ―lost control‖ of the NHS budget.
The controversial Health and Social Care Bill contains measures to give GPs budgets worth £60 billion to commis-sion services for their patientsth April and is con-tinuing to explore further funding options. th May, Valerie spoke out in Parliament against the Government’s much criticised plans for the future of the NHS. . To Contact Valerie: Westminster Office:
Telephone: 020 7219 7176 House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA Constituency Office:
Telephone: 01922 635835
Email: valerie.vaz.mp@parliament.uk 114a Lichfield Street, Walsall. WS1 1SZ For further information, please visit: http://www.valerievazmp.co.uk May 2011 VALERIE SPEAKS OUT AGAINST NHS PLANS NEVER ON A SUNDAY
Valerie Presents Pleck Library
Petition to Parliament Walsall South Smalltown by Cameron Galt Valerie has expressed concern at the latest unemployment figures for Walsall South. The number of unemployed claimants in Walsall South in April was 4,145—an increase of 215 since March.
Valerie said; ―These figures show that the Government does not have the answers on the economy. It must urgently look at how to get people back into work.‖ Surgeries Valerie holds regular surgeries. To arrange an appointment, please call the Constituency Office on 01922 635835 O
1,108 people signed the petition against any plans to close Pleck Library in the future. n 27th April, Valerie presented a petition to Parliament urg-ing the Government to ―take all possible steps to protect Pleck Library for the future‖. Valerie Expresses Concern About Local
Unemployment Figures
Following the announcement of the changes – which will save just £35,000 a year – Valerie wrote to Culture Secretary, Ed Vaizey to ask him what could be done to avoid these closures. He refused to intervene.
Valerie raised the issue with the Leader of the House during Business Questions on 27
On 9
Speaking during the Opposition Debate on the future of the NHS, Valerie said ―I am staggered by the uncertainty sur-rounding how much this reorganisation will cost the tax-payer‖ and went on to accuse the Government of having ―lost control‖ of the NHS budget.
The controversial Health and Social Care Bill contains measures to give GPs budgets worth £60 billion to commis-sion services for their patientsth April and is con-tinuing to explore further funding options. th May, Valerie spoke out in Parliament against the Government’s much criticised plans for the future of the NHS. . To Contact Valerie: Westminster Office:
Telephone: 020 7219 7176 House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA Constituency Office:
Telephone: 01922 635835
Email: valerie.vaz.mp@parliament.uk 114a Lichfield Street, Walsall. WS1 1SZ For further information, please visit: http://www.valerievazmp.co.uk May 2011 VALERIE SPEAKS OUT AGAINST NHS PLANS NEVER ON A SUNDAY
Valerie Presents Pleck Library
Petition to Parliament Walsall South Smalltown by Cameron Galt Valerie has expressed concern at the latest unemployment figures for Walsall South. The number of unemployed claimants in Walsall South in April was 4,145—an increase of 215 since March.
Valerie said; ―These figures show that the Government does not have the answers on the economy. It must urgently look at how to get people back into work.‖ Surgeries Valerie holds regular surgeries. To arrange an appointment, please call the Constituency Office on 01922 635835 O
1,108 people signed the petition against any plans to close Pleck Library in the future. n 27th April, Valerie presented a petition to Parliament urg-ing the Government to ―take all possible steps to protect Pleck Library for the future‖. Valerie Expresses Concern About Local
Unemployment Figures
Saturday, May 21, 2011
What future for our NHS
The Tories have made it clear they feel the market system will keep the cost of the NHS down... rubbish... this is treasury speak... civil servants do not like a system that has to have a flexible budget.. more people one year may need a hip operation... some care packages are more expensive that others. there are higher overheads in running a hospital in some parts of the country than others.. cost of houses and many other things can be higher... so putting a bunch of doctors in charge of 80% of the health budget is a potential disaster... a few GPs are economy minded but many of them are empire builders and worse than politicians for wanting to be in position of power.
We should be proud of a health survive that provides health care that will not bankrupt you.. you may well have enough to deal with to get better and cope with the stress of being ill.
Quality is vital.. if you provide a cost cutting standard of health care you will find it costs more in the longer term with higher readmission rates and poor long term outcomes. You also have to provide updating opportunities for all medical staff to ensure they follow best practice. There has to be a close integration of services by partners to direct health care, get patients out of hospital as soon as possible to provide home care. Maximum bed use by very efficient system of patient contact. A standard of cleaning that at least matches the dedication of previous times, Allowing the bureaucrats to impose a myriad of form filling when dealing with staff who have to work to a high professional standard and if they do not risk being taken off the register and lose their job. We spend far to much as an NHS in diverting patients to the private sector in a desperate bid to cut waiting lists. There cannot be an open ended cheque book but if restrictions on budgets or treatments are made this decision has got to be seen to be democratic fair and reasonable by a clearly public accountable body. We need to buy in drugs, equipment etc as a nation wide public body to ensure the best possible price is obtained. I also believe that the time is here where we make a contract with a patient that in return for the health care the patient agrees to stop smoking or hit target reductions in weight etc.. giving every support to this patient to help them comply. As a dentist, I do think the first step to restoring the health of a mouth riddled with decay is to get them on a contract to improve tooth cleaning and modify their diet pattern…. With of course assistance and pain relief .
What do you thin?
Regards
Cllr Ian Robertson
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Libya .. what do you think
The situation in Libya seems part of the madness that comes out of that part of our world
Gaddafi is an evil so and so but also an extremely experienced in manipulating the various revolutionary councils in the districts of Libya.
Reducing his fairly poor and ancient air power will not topple him from power and is most likely to strengthen his position via his total control of the media.
I find the words used that we have to enforce a no fly zone to prevent civilian deaths in Benghazi a bit hollow. Gaddafi has been murdering his opposition on a daily basis for the last 40 years and is not going to stop now.
There is a vital self interest to the West… Oil Where were the champions proclaiming their commitment to saving innocent civilians in Rwanda , in Srebrenica in Cambodia where we stood and looked the other way.. But there was no oil there.
Is it the politicians who drive us forward to launch us into in this case a bombing campaign of Libya with all the risks of escalation into a full scale war in the Middle East, giving all those extremist organisations great material for their recruitment campaigns?
No thought again appears to have been given to ‘what next?’ an exit strategy, any plan b , c or onwards. Seems as dangerous as giving children matches to play with... I can only hope there are some seriously hard headed advisors in the decision making department of the MOD who are not swayed by any politician!
We must win the propaganda war both in Libya and elsewhere in the Middle East... we have excellent pathways via BBC world service and no doubt we could beam in our own TV channel. We can disrupt his supply chain to his troops at the front line at Benghazi, try and stop arms reaching Gaddafi. We still need to be offering ways out for Gaddafi who is a totally arrogant and self cantered person but if peace for the residents involves us giving him some meaningless plastic bauble ..So what/?
The whole lot of the nations in the Middle East are a total disaster when you look at the field of human rights. Seems we are selective to the point of blatant hypocrisy... why do we allow the politicians to get away with it?
what do you think
Ian Roibertson Councillor and chair walsall Amnesty International group.
Gaddafi is an evil so and so but also an extremely experienced in manipulating the various revolutionary councils in the districts of Libya.
Reducing his fairly poor and ancient air power will not topple him from power and is most likely to strengthen his position via his total control of the media.
I find the words used that we have to enforce a no fly zone to prevent civilian deaths in Benghazi a bit hollow. Gaddafi has been murdering his opposition on a daily basis for the last 40 years and is not going to stop now.
There is a vital self interest to the West… Oil Where were the champions proclaiming their commitment to saving innocent civilians in Rwanda , in Srebrenica in Cambodia where we stood and looked the other way.. But there was no oil there.
Is it the politicians who drive us forward to launch us into in this case a bombing campaign of Libya with all the risks of escalation into a full scale war in the Middle East, giving all those extremist organisations great material for their recruitment campaigns?
No thought again appears to have been given to ‘what next?’ an exit strategy, any plan b , c or onwards. Seems as dangerous as giving children matches to play with... I can only hope there are some seriously hard headed advisors in the decision making department of the MOD who are not swayed by any politician!
We must win the propaganda war both in Libya and elsewhere in the Middle East... we have excellent pathways via BBC world service and no doubt we could beam in our own TV channel. We can disrupt his supply chain to his troops at the front line at Benghazi, try and stop arms reaching Gaddafi. We still need to be offering ways out for Gaddafi who is a totally arrogant and self cantered person but if peace for the residents involves us giving him some meaningless plastic bauble ..So what/?
The whole lot of the nations in the Middle East are a total disaster when you look at the field of human rights. Seems we are selective to the point of blatant hypocrisy... why do we allow the politicians to get away with it?
what do you think
Ian Roibertson Councillor and chair walsall Amnesty International group.
Monday, March 14, 2011
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