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02/03/2010
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MP WELCOMES SUPPORT FOR ASBESTOS VICTIMS
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Lynda Waltho MP today welcomed a multi-million pound package of vital help that the Government is extending to individuals whose health has been put at risk due to exposure to asbestos.
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02/03/2010
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MP ON THE STREET ONCE MORE WITH PASTORS’ SCHEME
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Stourbridge’s local MP, Lynda Waltho was on the streets this Saturday, when she was on hand to see the work that the street pastors do, in assisting people who socialise in the town on Friday and Saturday nights.
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02/03/2010
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HOW MUCH ‘ASHCASH’ TO BUY STOURBRIDGE?
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Following this week’s shocking news regarding Lord Ashcroft’s ‘non-dom’ tax status, local MP Lynda Waltho asked last night:
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02/03/2010
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MP’S BACKING FOR CHILD MIGRANT APOLOGY
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has welcomed the Prime Minister’s apology to the many people, and their families, who were sent to Australia as child migrants, often separating them from the UK roots they might otherwise have established.
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25/02/2010
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MP DECRIES COP CUTS AS CRIME IS CUT
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New figures today show crime has fallen across Britain in the last year. This comes despite predictions over the last few months of a recession-linked crime wave.
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24/02/2010
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PUBLIC MEETING TO PROTEST AGAINST 02 MAST
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At 7.30 pm on Thurs. 25th Feb. there will be a Public Meeting to Protest against the application by O2 to put a mobile telephone mast on Hillfields.
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23/02/2010
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MP CONTINUES FIGHT FOR CLAMPDOWN ON CLAMPERS
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Lynda Waltho MP has spoken out against rogue wheel-clampers who blight the area with ‘enforcement services’ that amount to little more than blackmail.
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22/02/2010
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WEST MIDS MINISTER IN CRASAC FACT FINDING MISSION
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Regional Minister for the West Midlands and Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, will be in Coventry on Friday, to visit Coventry Rape and Sexual Assault Centre (CRASAC).
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22/02/2010
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DRIVING THROUGH THE GREEN MESSAGE
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Johnson’s dry-cleaners in Amblecote have opened revamped premises in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the area’s local MP, Lynda Waltho.
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08/02/2010
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GIVE SHOPPING AREA CROWNING GLORY
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Lynda Waltho MP has welcomed the news that at last there is a date for the Crown Centre to be redeveloped, following the promise of £50 million to fund the development from site’s owners.
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08/02/2010
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MP WELCOMES COUNCIL’S POTHOLE PROMISE
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Lynda Waltho MP has welcomed assurances from Cllr Angus Adams that Dudley Council will fund the cost of claims for damage to road vehicles that are caused by pot-holes in the borough.
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27/01/2010
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GOVERNMENT GUARANTEE TO AID YOUTH IN JOB HUNT
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Lynda Waltho has welcomed a major Government guarantee that will see all 18-24 year olds who have been unemployed for over six months offered jobs, training or work experience.
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22/01/2010
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LAP DANCING FINALE!
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho has welcomed Home Office news that most local people back new laws ensuring all sexual entertainment venues will have to apply for licences to ply their trade, even if they’ve been operating for some time.
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18/01/2010
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GUARANTEED 3RS CATCH-UP SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN
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Lynda Waltho, Labour MP for Stourbridge, has backed plans for guaranteed catch-up support for children falling behind in the 3Rs and stronger school discipline.
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18/01/2010
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MP BACKS APPEAL FOR HAITI EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS
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Lynda Waltho MP has backed the emergency appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) which brings together leading UK charities such as Save the Children, Oxfam and World Vision, to respond to the devastating earthquake which has struck Haiti.
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18/01/2010
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BEACON EMPLOYMENT JUST THE JOB
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Job-seekers aged 18 plus have a boost to their employment prospects, thanks to Beacon Employment’s new base on Hayes Lane, Lye.
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18/01/2010
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MP HAILS RISE IN GCSE RESULTS
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MP HAILS RISE IN GCSE RESULTS AS TORY SCHOOLS CHIEF DOES DOWN LOCAL SCHOOLS
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12/01/2010
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WARM WELCOME FOR NEW BOILER SCHEME FROM LOCAL MP
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Hundreds of local households with outdated boilers can now apply through, the Energy Saving Trust, for a voucher which will entitle them to £400 off the price of a new,
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12/01/2010
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STOURBRIDGE FIT FOR NEW BUSINESS AS MP OPENS GYM
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Local ladies will be getting their running shoes on this weekend, when Reflexions Gym has its grand opening in the old Quarry Bank Library Building, where local MP, Lynda Waltho, will be on hand with the message that the area is fit for new business.
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12/01/2010
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DON’T FEEL THE BIG FREEZE WITH WINTER FUEL SUPPORT
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Lynda Waltho MP has welcomed Government funds of £2.7billion to fight fuel poverty, as the area is gripped by the coldest weather in recent years.
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12/01/2010
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LYNDA WALTHO MP BACKS CELEBRITY POVERTY BAN BASH
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Lynda Waltho MP is urging people across Stourbridge to join celebrities like Davina McCall, Mariella Frostrup,
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12/01/2010
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TOP HONOUR FOR LOCAL HERO JAN
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Stourbridge stalwart, Jan Webb, is set to be honoured for her work with the Womens’ Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS) on the 28th of January, with a top-flight reception at Number 10 Downing Street.
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06/01/2010
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SAD NEWS OF THE DEATH OF A STOURBRIDGE CHAMPION
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Lynda Waltho MP has expressed her shock and deep sadness at news of the untimely death of retired policeman and Stourbridge Township Clerk, John Shepherd, over Christmas.
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06/01/2010
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NEW PARK IN PLAY AT HOMER HILL
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, will be visiting Homer Hill Park this Friday to officially open the park’s new refurbished Children’s playground.
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06/01/2010
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COUNCIL'S INCOMPETENCE BETRAYS LOCAL PEOPLE
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Stourbridge MP Lynda Waltho has hit out at 'incompetence' at Tory Dudley Council after it was revealed yesterday that the promised brand new public library for Brierley Hill has been abandoned by council chiefs.
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15/12/2009
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MP BACKS CAMPAIGN FOR GLOBAL POVERTY PROMISE
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho is urging residents in Stourbridge to go online and back a new campaign to turn a promise to tackle global poverty into law. The online campaign which can be found at www.globalpovertypromise.com
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15/12/2009
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MP Calls for Stourbridge Traffic Safety Scheme
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho has urged Dudley Council to extend its traffic safety project from Halesowen to Stourbridge.
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14/12/2009
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STOURBRIDGE MP WELCOMES PRE- BUDGET REPORT
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Lynda Waltho, MP for Stourbridge, welcomed the Pre-Budget Report delivered by the Chancellor Alistair Darling as a clear indication of the Government’s continuing commitment to securing Britain’s recovery from the economic downturn.
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14/12/2009
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MP POSTED TO SORTING OFFICE
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Lynda Waltho MP will make her annual visit to Royal Mail’s Stourbridge delivery office on Monday 14th December to see for herself how postmen and women in the area get Christmas sorted.
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14/12/2009
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STOURBRIDGE LIGHT RAIL CAR ‘MOVING ON UP’
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Stourbridge’s Parry People Mover was hailed by local MP, Lynda Waltho, recently, when it carried its 200,000th passenger.
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08/12/2009
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Lynda Welcomes One to One Funding Boost
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Children across Dudley Borough will benefit from £1,712,970 of funding for one-to-one tuition in state schools announced by the Labour government this week.
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08/12/2009
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Lynda Urges Pedestrianisation Re - Think
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho is calling on Dudley Council to rethink its stance on the possible pedestrianisation of Stourbridge High Street.
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07/12/2009
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Closure a Victory for Local Residents
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho has welcomed the news that Diamonds Lap Dancing club on the Hagley Road,
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07/12/2009
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MP enlists movie star to tackle domestic abuse
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STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho has joined forces with Hollywood A lister Reese Witherspoon as part of global efforts to end domestic violence.
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28/11/2009
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WOLVERHAMPTON WOMEN BUILDING ON SUCCESS
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Budding women builders other construction trainees heard from Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho recently, when she gave a talk to students at Wolverhampton College, that focussed on women working in male dominated employment sectors.
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28/11/2009
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LYE CAMPAIGNERS IN THE PINK FOR NATIONAL CAMPAIGN
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Community campaigners in Lye held a ‘Pink Party’ recently, to raise awareness about a national breast cancer campaign.
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28/11/2009
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HONOUR THOSE IN WOOTTON BASSETT
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The people of Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire could soon be honoured for the tribute they pay to the Nation’s fallen, thanks to campaigners in Stourbridge.
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24/11/2009
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LAST ORDERS FOR LOOSE LICENSE
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho hailed a common sense victory for local people today, as council chiefs were forced to bow to local pressure in a licensing decision about a bar development at the Old Bank Buildings.
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13/11/2009
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MP SECURES NEW LAW VICTORY FOR LOCAL PEOPLE
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho has been backed by equality campaigners, after securing major victories in the fight against sexual exploitation as Parliament passes the Policing and Crime Bill.
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13/11/2009
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RAPE CRISIS BACKING WELCOMED BY STOURBRIDGE MP
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Stourbridge MP and Regional Minister, Lynda Waltho, has welcomed assurances from the Government about sustained funding for rape crisis centres in the local area.
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10/11/2009
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STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO WRITE FOR WESTMINSTER
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho today urged local schools to get involved in the Parliamentary Press Gallery’s schools’ writing competition.
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04/11/2009
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STOUBRIDGE’S “GALLANT” HERO HAILED IN HOUSE
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Stourbridge war-hero, Michelle Norris MC, was hailed in the House of Commons yesterday as a ‘gallant lady’ by Defence Minister, Quentin Davies. Praise for the local soldier came after Lynda Waltho MP quizzed the Government during Question Time.
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03/11/2009
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OVER 50s REACH FOR THE STARS
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Stourbridge MP and Deputy Minister for the West Midlands, Lynda Waltho, was in Wolverhampton recently, to help kick-start a project aimed at helping people aged over 50 gain work and training opportunities.
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03/11/2009
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MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS SUCCESS
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Local WRVS volunteers were joined by Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, who stepped in this weekend to help them with their meals on wheels service to older people.
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02/11/2009
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MP SUPPORTS STOURBRIDGE TOWNSHIP ENTRANCE PLAN
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MP Lynda Waltho has come out in support of plans put forward by the Stourbridge Township Council to provide an entrance into the back of the Ryemarket.
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02/11/2009
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MP CALLS FOR COMMON SENSE ON PLANNING
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Local MP Lynda Waltho has called for local councillors to see sense about planning consent for the building known as the Foster and Rastrick foundry in Lowndes Rd
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02/11/2009
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COUNCIL VOTE CALL TOO LITTLE TOO LATE
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Dudley Council has come in for criticism from Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho for failing to inform people about their right to vote.
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02/11/2009
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LYE CAMPAIGNERS IN THE PINK FOR NATIONAL CAMPAIGN
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Community campaigners in Lye held a ‘Pink Party’ this weekend, to raise awareness about a national breast cancer campaign.
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28/10/2009
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MP CALLS TIME ON LACKLUSTRE LICENSING
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Licensing plans for the Old Bank Buildings on Coventry Street have come under fire from Stourbridge MP,
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27/10/2009
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CENOTAPH CALL FROM MP LYNDA
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has called for the council to bring forward its plans to make the Mary Stevens Park Cenotaph fit for the veterans who it means so much to.
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26/10/2009
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MP JOINS FORCES FOR POPPY APPEAL
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Local MP Lynda Waltho was joined by Midlands funny-man, Don MacLean, to kick off the town’s poppy appeal, on behalf of the Royal British Legion, recently.
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26/10/2009
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GOVERNMENT TURNS OFF TAPS ON WATER RATES RIP-OFF
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Good news for community groups has come from the Government as water companies have been forced to look again at how local voluntary organisations are charged for water and sewerage services.
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26/10/2009
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MP MAKES A DIFFERENCE WITH MEALS ON WHEELS
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Stourbridge MP Lynda Waltho will be joining Community Service Volunteers (CSV) Make a Difference Day on Saturday when she helps the WRVS with their meals on wheels in the town.
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26/10/2009
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MP WELCOMES 4112 WARMER HOMES IN STOURBRIDGE
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Lynda Waltho MP is celebrating the work of the Warm Front Scheme in tackling fuel poverty in Stourbridge and urging more people to come forward and get help with measures that could cut their energy bills by as much as £600 a year.
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20/10/2009
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DUDLEY YOUTHS’ TOP AWARD BASH
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Local young people were recognised for a raft of achievements recently at an award ceremony at the Concert Hall in Dudley. Among the award winners was 15 year old Joe Waltho, whose Mum, local MP Lynda, looked on with other proud friends and families.
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20/10/2009
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LOCAL BUREAUX 70 YEARS’ YOUNG
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The Citizens Advice Bureau in Dudley was celebrating 70 years of serving the local community recently, with a knowledge fair to let people know the services they offer and just how they can help
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14/10/2009
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SIR THOMAS LEGG’S REVIEW OF MPs' EXPENSES
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“Sir Thomas Legg has queried a cleaning bill that relates to a period when I shared a flat with two other MPs. It was a condition of the tenancy that we employ a cleaner and we paid the going rate.
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14/10/2009
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JOBS GUARANTEE FOR LOCAL YOUNG
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It was announced today that the number of local people successfully seeking jobs had gone up in Stourbridge in the last month, as local MP Lynda Waltho outlined help for young jobseekers.
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14/10/2009
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GOVERNMENT TURNS OFF TAPS ON WATER RATES RIP OFF
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Good news for community groups has come from the Government as water companies have been forced to look again at how local voluntary organisations are charged for water and sewerage services. The news has been welcomed by local MP, Lynda Waltho.
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12/10/2009
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BROADFIELD HOUSE MOTION BACKED BY LOCAL MP
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Local MP, Lynda Waltho, is calling for support of a resolution from Labour Councillors in Dudley that pledges the ‘establishment of a National Glass Museum’ and makes the case to protect the threatened Broadfield House Glass Collection.
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06/10/2009
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FIREFIGHTERS BRING CALM TO CALAMITY COLLEGE
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Stourbridge Fire Station was the venue for a ‘Calamity College’ recently, where West Midlands School Children were learning about fire safety at an event attended by local MP, Lynda Waltho and Chief Fire officer, Phil Towers.
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06/10/2009
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MOVING CEREMONY FOR LOCAL VETERANS
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A ceremony was held at Mary Stevens Park Cenotaph recently, to mark Battle of Britain Day. The annual commemoration honours members of the RAF and allied Air Forces who, in the summer of 1940, defended the skies over Britain
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05/10/2009
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TOP OF THE SHOPS FOR LOCAL GROUP
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KIDS Orchard Partnership opened their new shop in Lye this weekend, where local MP, Lynda Waltho was on hand to cut the ribbon.
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02/10/2009
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FINEST HOUR AT AMBLECOTE COMMUNITY SAFETY DAY
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Lynda Waltho MP was at the Amblecote community safety day recently, organised by local Community Support officer, Chanel Campbell.
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30/09/2009
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKS SHOULD BE FREE OF FEE,
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Lynda Waltho MP has backed the Government’s pledge to scrap car parking fees for in-patients in local hospitals.
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25/09/2009
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New Tories , Same Old Sleaze
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho MP today blasted Tory candidate Margot James, currently under fire for her part in introducing clients to members of the shadow cabinet for fees.
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09/09/2009
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MP JOINS SAILORS FOR SHIP COMMEMORATION
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Saturday saw members of Stourbridge Royal Naval Association, along with other veterans, joined by local MP, Lynda Waltho, at a Mary Stevens’ Park ceremony to mark locally linked ship, HMS Faulknor. HMS Faulknor was a naval destroyer that was adopted
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07/09/2009
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PLEASANT SURPRISE FOR LOCAL SCHOOL GIRL
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Lynda Waltho MP was at Mount Pleasant Primary School today, to present a Big Ben gong to local school girl, Mab Collins.
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06/09/2009
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LET THE PEOPLE BE HEARD URGES LOCAL MP
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A local MP is calling on Dudley Council to make sure that everyone who can vote is given the chance to do so, by making the annual collection of names for the electoral roll as efficient as possible.
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04/09/2009
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Lynda visits the Happy Hours Youth Club
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On 1st September Lynda visited the Happy Hours Youth Club at the Carlisle Hall.
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27/08/2009
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MP HAILS STOURBRIDGE A GRADES
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GCSE students across Stourbridge were being congratulated on their exam success today by people across the area, including local MP, Lynda Waltho.
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24/08/2009
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Speak Up For The Stourbridge Glass Collection’
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Midnight Deadline 31st August: Local MP, Lynda Waltho MP is urging all residents and glass lovers to contribute to the Dudley Council feasibility study into keeping the Stourbridge collection together and displayed in an appropriate venue.
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22/08/2009
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‘Residents Deserve Action from the Council’
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Local MP, Lynda Waltho is supporting residents of Baylie Court who have been plagued by gangs of ‘boy racers’ using the Bell Street Car Park as a race track late into the night.
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21/08/2009
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Victory for the Black Country!
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Local MP, Lynda Waltho was celebrating today after the news that the campaign alongside the local Chamber of Commerce to get the Black Country firmly fixed on the Ordnance Survey Map has been a success.
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13/08/2009
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Lynda urges charities to sign up to free software
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Stourbridge Member of Parliament, Lynda Waltho is contacting charities and voluntary organisations in her constituency to draw their attention to Microsoft’s software donation programme.
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12/08/2009
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BARGAIN STORE WELCOMED HOME TO RYEMARKET
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Lynda Waltho MP today welcomed the announcement that the Home Bargains chain, will soon set up store in the Ryemarket building, previously occupied by Woolworths.
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11/08/2009
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MP BACKS TENANCY CHEAT CRACKDOWN
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Local MP, Lynda Waltho, has backed plans to give people confidence that Dudley Council is acting fairly to allocate public housing and clamp down on tenancy cheats, to free up houses for those who need them across the area.
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10/08/2009
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Planting the Seeds for Success at Quarry Bank
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Local Member of Parliament, Lynda Waltho, was demonstrating her gardening skills on Friday, when she helped families at Quarry Bank Children’s centre get their Family Planting Day underway.
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27/07/2009
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MP’s Midnight March for Mary Stevens Hospice
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Lynda Waltho MP put her best foot forward recently, in a bid to raise funds for Stourbridge’s Mary Stevens Hospice.
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25/07/2009
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Quarry Bank Legion Marches on Westminster
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Members of the Quarry Bank British Legion were in Westminster recently, for a tour of the famous Houses of Parliament and to visit their local MP, Lynda Waltho.
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23/07/2009
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National Pandemic Flu Service goes online
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A new self-care service which will give people with pandemic swine flu symptoms fast access to information and antivirals has been launched by Health Secretary, Andy Burnham.
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21/07/2009
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Health Secretary’s statement on swine flu
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Andy Burnham’s House of Commons statement on National Pandemic Flu Service
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10/07/2009
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Lynda Slams ‘Shambolic and Incompetent’ Council
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho has slammed Dudley Council for its shambolic and incompetent planning procedures after the Council announced that demolition work on the former Cradley High School could start in the next couple of weeks.
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30/06/2009
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Lynda Honours Local Women
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho visited Crosswalks Community Centre on Monday to attend an award ceremony hosted by the Humaara Project.
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30/06/2009
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Lynda Joins In Fun Day Success
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Stourbridge MP Lynda Waltho joined local residents on Saturday in attending the annual
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30/06/2009
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Lynda Welcomes Local Hero, Edith, to Westminster
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has welcomed local hero, Edith Alford, to Westminster for the annual MPs’ Heroes Tea Party.
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29/06/2009
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Building Stourbridge’s future
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The Prime Minister has today published a plan for Building Britain’s Future. It is a radical vision for a fairer, stronger and more prosperous society.
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26/06/2009
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University initiative to outsmart the recession
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Local MP for Stourbridge Lynda Waltho is backing a new initiative by the Open University to help local workers outsmart the recession.
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19/06/2009
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Council Must Work With Local People
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, yesterday raised the issue of the Stourbridge Glass Collection on the floor of the House of Commons. The Culture Minister, Barbara Follett MP, responded by warning Dudley Council not to take risks with the collection,
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18/06/2009
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It’s Time to Hold Council to Account – says MP
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, will be raising the issue of the future of the Stourbridge Glass Collection at Broadfield House on the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon.
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10/06/2009
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Year 6 Pupils Invite Lynda to Greenfield Primary
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, will be visiting Greenfield Primary School on Friday 12 June from 9:15-10:30am following an invitation by two pupils.
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06/06/2009
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Reforms to the allowances system
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As you may already be aware, the Prime Minister recently announced reforms to the allowances system, which will act as interim changes until Sir Christopher Kelly’s independent review and recommendations are published in the autumn.
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03/06/2009
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Lynda Questions Minister on Town Centre Funding
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has asked the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government about funding to regenerate the town centre. The Minster assured Lynda she would pass on details of available funding ‘as a matter of priority’.
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03/06/2009
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Claiming The Benefits That Working Parents Are Due
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has given her support to the shopworkers’ union Usdaw’s national spotlight day to highlight the benefits due to working parents and to give renewed support to the pledge to end child poverty by 2020
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03/06/2009
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Lynda Calls for Greater Recognition of Carers
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Stourbridge MP Lynda Waltho has teamed up with TV and radio presenter, Jonathan Dimbleby, to support this year’s Carers Week (8-14 June) and celebrate the contribution made by those people in Stourbridge and throughout the UK who provide unpaid care
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21/05/2009
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Victory for Gurkha Campaign
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has welcomed today’s announcement on the rights of retired gurkhas to remain in the UK.
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16/05/2009
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Are you worried about your mortgage?
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The National Homelessness Advice Service (NHAS) have updated their advice leaflet; Worried about your mortgage? Get advice.
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16/05/2009
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Have your say in new wheel clamping consultation
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Stourbridge MP urges local residents to have their say in new wheel clamping consultation
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14/05/2009
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Lynda to Chair Infertility Group
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has been unanimously appointed the Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Infertility. The decision was taken at a meeting of the group yesterday.
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12/05/2009
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Lynda Speaks Out Against Violence Against Women
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, met with local soroptomists on Saturday at their Annual Conference to discuss violence against women.
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12/05/2009
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Glass Heritage Spring Concert
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Local MP, Lynda Waltho, was pleased to attend the ‘Save Our Glass Heritage’ spring concert on Saturday evening at Kingswinford Methodist Church.
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12/05/2009
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Midnight Walk for Mary Stevens Hospice
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, spent Saturday night on a midnight walk to raise money for local charity, The Mary Stevens Hospice.
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05/05/2009
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Putting Best Foot Forward for Mary Stevens Hospice
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, will be spending her Saturday night (May 9th) with local women on a midnight walk to raise money for local charity The Mary Stevens Hospice.
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01/05/2009
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Don’t Feed Us Propaganda, Feed Our Children
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has hit out at Dudley Council following their failed bid to secure free school meals for the Borough’s school children, announced this morning.
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30/04/2009
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Victory for MP’s Campaign
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, is delighted that the Cabinet Office has announced that an award will be introduced to honour British heroes of the Holocaust.
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29/04/2009
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Children with Special Educational Needs
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has asked the Minister for Schools and Learners to guarantee that children with special educational needs would not be let down by the education system.
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29/04/2009
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Council Should Fly the Flag on Armed Forces Day
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has called on Dudley Council to fly a special flag to honour our Armed Forces on Armed Forces Day.
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28/04/2009
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MP Visits Successful and Upbeat Local Firm
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has paid a visit to Bird Stevens, a local manufacturing firm which has been going from strength to strength. Lynda visited Bird Stevens’ Quarry Bank site on Friday.
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24/04/2009
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MP backs plans to tackle rogue wheel clampers
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Lynda Waltho MP has backed Government plans to introduce compulsory licensing to deal with rogue wheel clamping companies in Stourbridge.
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23/04/2009
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MP Welcomes Budget for Building Britain’s Future
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, today welcomed the Budget as delivering real help now to get people, especially young people, quickly back into work, and support businesses and homeowners who are facing problems.
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23/04/2009
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MP Asks Minister to Close Lap Dancing Loophole
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has asked the Minister for Licensing, Gerry Sutcliffe MP, to close a loophole in how lap dancing nights are licensed. Lynda raised the issue in the House of Commons chamber.
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22/04/2009
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MP Says Buy Local
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, was on hand to launch the new Buylocal2u discount card at the farmer's market on Saturday in the town. The card, which is the brainchild of local man Geoff Harper, was first discussed at the regeneration summit meeting
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20/04/2009
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Lynda Welcomes Karate Championship to Stourbridge
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, is pleased that Stourbridge has been chosen as the venue for the English Karate Federation Midlands Championship this weekend.
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20/04/2009
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Quarry Bank takes St George to the shops
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Local MP, Lynda Waltho, was on hand to help Quarry Bank British Legion sell red roses to Merry Hill shoppers on Saturday in preparation for St George's Day on 23rd April
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01/04/2009
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Lynda joins Community in Push for Regeneration
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho returned early from Westminster on Thursday to join local residents of Quarry Bank to discuss the regeneration of the area.
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01/04/2009
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Derby Fever Reaches Westminster
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho and Halesowen MP Sylvia Heal have clashed this week at the House of Commons over a hotly debated topic!
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31/03/2009
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Town Centre Regeneration Gathers Pace
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, in conjunction with local resident David Cox, chaired the second Stourbridge Summit meeting at the Elton Centre in Stourbridge on Friday night and was again joined by John Parry the chairman of Parry People Movers,
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27/03/2009
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Congratulations to Broadfield House
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has sent her congratulations to Broadfield House which swept the board last night at the Renaissance West Midlands’ ‘Best of the West’ Awards.
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23/03/2009
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‘Residents Deserve Faster Action from the Council’
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Local MP, Lynda Waltho went to visit residents of Bailey Court on Friday who have been plagued by gangs of ‘boy racers’ using the Bell Street Car Park as a race track late into the night.
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22/03/2009
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Broadfield House must be saved
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Local MP, Lynda Waltho MP has accused Dudley Council of the worst sort of hypocrisy over their handling of the Broadfield House Consultation.
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19/03/2009
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Lynda to Visit Broadfield House
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Local MP, Lynda Waltho, will be visiting Broadfield House tomorrow to meet with the staff and friends of Broadfield House to discuss the current situation.
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19/03/2009
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Victory for Local Blind People
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Labour proposals mean weekly cash boost on way for blind people
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17/03/2009
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Help For Budding Pedmore Parliamentarians.
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Local MP, Lynda Waltho, was on hand on Friday 13th to help and guide a group of Year 9 pupils from Pedmore Technology and Community College in parliamentary procedure.
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17/03/2009
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Victory for Youth Parliament
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, last night voted against Tory proposals to stop the Youth Parliament using the House of Commons chamber for a debate.
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13/03/2009
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Cautious Welcome for Council’s U-Turn on BSF
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has given a cautious welcome to Dudley Council’s announcement that they will be reversing their position on Building Schools for the Future and applying for funding.
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13/03/2009
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Stourbridge MP calls for urgent review of Council
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, is calling for an urgent review of procedures following the revelation that Dudley Council has had to apologise for the sham public consultation on the closure of the Cradley Leisure Centre.
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10/03/2009
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Stourbridge Community Hero Honoured at Number 10
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Local Stourbridge hero, Gloria Donovan, was welcomed to Number 10 Downing Street by the Prime Minister and Mrs Brown yesterday evening for a reception celebrating International Women’s Day. Lynda arranged the visit for Gloria.
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09/03/2009
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Local MP goes bananas for Stourbridge fairtrade
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Local MP, Lynda Waltho, joined Stourbridge fairtrade supporters at St Thomas’s Church Hall to attempt a nation-wide banana eating record for Fairtrade Fortnight.
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04/03/2009
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Lynda Asks Minister to Intervene
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has asked the Minister for Culture to intervene to protect the Stourbridge Glass Collection. Lynda made the request of the Minister during Culture, Media and Sport Questions yesterday in the House of Commons.
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03/03/2009
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Lynda Welcomes Government Announcement on Autism
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has welcomed the Government’s recent announcement of a range of services to help people with autism and their families.
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03/03/2009
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MP Outraged by Plans to Halve EMAS budget
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has expressed anger at Dudley Council’s decision to cut the funding for the Ethnic Minority Achievement Service (EMAS) in half.
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02/03/2009
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Towards a sustainable future for Stourbridge
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Local MP, Lynda Waltho, has praised Stourbridge townsfolk for turning out in droves for the first 'Stourbridge Summit Meeting' held on Saturday in St Thomas' Church Hall
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20/02/2009
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Lynda to Mark Completion of Halesowen Regeneration
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, will be performing the ceremony to mark the completion of Halesowen town centre on Monday morning. Lynda will be unveiling the plaque in her role as Assistant Minister for the West Midlands
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17/02/2009
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MP Backs Plans to Improve Dementia Care
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has welcomed a major plan to improve the quality of life for people with dementia and their carers living in Stourbridge
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16/02/2009
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More Fair Trade for Stourbridge says MP
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, is encouraging people in Stourbridge to buy fair trade products during this Fairtrade Fortnight (23rd February – 8th March).
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16/02/2009
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Meeting on Town Centre Regeneration Open to all
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, will be chairing a public meeting aimed at bringing together everyone interested in helping to regenerate Stourbridge town centre. The idea came about as a result of a letter to the Stourbridge News written by David Cox
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12/02/2009
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Lynda backs plans for the Great British Refurb
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has today backed government plans for an energy saving revolution at home and work in Stourbridge.
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11/02/2009
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Lynda Helping to Bring Autism Law Nearer
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has brought the first ever autism law a step closer for local people affected by the condition, by supporting a bill currently going through parliament.
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10/02/2009
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Minister - Don't put Politics Before Children
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Minister for Education, Jim Knight, today warned Dudley Council not to put party politics before children’s education.
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10/02/2009
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Housing Tenants to Make Their Voices Heard
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, is urging constituents who live in housing association, ALMO, co-operative or local authority controlled social housing to make sure they have their say in a nationwide consultation of tenants.
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09/02/2009
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Lynda Welcomes New Children’s Centre
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, was pleased to attend the opening of the new Sure Start Children’s Centre at Hob Green Primary School last Friday.
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06/02/2009
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MP calls for action on dropped kerbs
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Local MP, Lynda Waltho, joined local disabled people and community campaigners in the town on Friday to see some of the problems they experience when trying to get around the town.
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28/01/2009
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Lynda welcomes cancer prescription exemption
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, welcomes the government’s announcement that exemption from NHS prescription charges will be extended to everyone undergoing treatment for cancer, the effects of cancer, or the effects of cancer treatment.
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28/01/2009
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MP welcomes new transportation initiative
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has welcomed Transport Minister Paul Clark’s approval of an £11m scheme to improve public transport between Solihull, Birmingham International Airport (BIA) and the National Exhibition Centre (NEC).
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27/01/2009
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Education Minister Criticises Dudley Council
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, yesterday raised the question of Dudley Council’s decision not to apply for Building Schools for the Future funding and money for free school dinners with the Education Minister in the House of Commons.
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26/01/2009
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“Stop Sidelining Stourbridge” Says Local MP
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Local MP, Lynda Waltho MP has accused Dudley Council of sidelining Stourbridge when it comes to civic functions and says that brining more council activity into the town will in turn bring people into centre to support the shops.
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26/01/2009
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Residents Deserve Much Better
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Local MP, Lynda Waltho went to visit residents of Chawn Hill Close in Pedmore on Friday who have been plagued by gangs of young people, many who are under age drinking, tearing around their flats and garages.
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21/01/2009
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Lynda Opens Vine and Branches Net Cafe
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has officially opened the Vine and Branches Net Café at Christchurch, Lye.
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21/01/2009
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Lynda Questions PM about Holocaust Memorial Day
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, today asked the Prime Minister how he would be commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day which will take place next Tuesday (27 January).
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16/01/2009
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Stourbridge PCSO Honoured at Number 10 Reception
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Stourbridge Police Community Support Officer, Gavin Else, was welcomed to Number 10 Downing Street on Wednesday for a reception celebrating local community leaders. Lynda arranged the visit for Gavin.
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14/01/2009
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Stourbridge PCSO to Visit Downing Street
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Stourbridge Police Community Support Officer, Gavin Else, will be welcomed to Number 10 Downing Street tomorrow for a reception celebrating local community leaders. Lynda arranged the visit for Gavin.
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13/01/2009
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Lynda Reopens Breached Canal
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has officially re-opened the Stourbridge arm of the canal, which had flooded and breached its banks in the storms in September and was affecting traffic’s ability to travel along the canal.
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30/12/2008
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Stourbridge MP recycles Christmas cards
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Local MP, Lynda Waltho MP will be helping the Woodland Trust create new woods by recycling their Christmas cards at WH Smith in Stourbridge on 30th December.
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20/12/2008
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Cameron's plans for motorists under scrutiny
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Why does David Cameron think that now is the time to put up taxes on driving?
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17/12/2008
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Stourbridge MP criticises £10 all-you-can-drink
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has criticised Chicago Rock Café, which is currently running a promotion offering drinks all night for just £10.
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16/12/2008
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Lynda to Open Breached Canal
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, will this Friday reopen a section of the Stourbridge Canal that was badly damaged in early September. Lynda will be joined by Tony Harvey, General Manager of British Waterways West Midlands and Chairman of British Water
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16/12/2008
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Lynda urges 999 Responsibility
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has urged local residents to use the 999 emergency service responsibly over the Christmas holiday period after joining ambulance staff on a twelve hour shift answering 999 calls.
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16/12/2008
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Big Ben Christmas Card competition!
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, is urging students in Stourbridge to take part in a Christmas card design competition to celebrate Big Ben’s 150th Anniversary.
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16/12/2008
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Lynda Joins Specials on the Beat!
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, will be joining the Stourbridge Special Constabulary Force this Friday night as she experiences first hand the duties required of officers. Lynda will be part of a team covering Stourbridge and Lye on Friday evening.
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05/12/2008
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Lap Dancing Licensing Victory for Local MP
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, is celebrating the Government’s recent announcement that lap dancing licensing is to change following her successful campaign.
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05/12/2008
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‘Queen’s Speech is good for Stourbridge’ – says MP
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has welcomed the Queen’s Speech and its focus on taking action to give people real help thorough the economic downturn.
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03/12/2008
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Fight to Keep Our Regional News – says MP
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has called on Ofcom to reject ITV’s plans to do away with a regional West Midlands news programme.
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02/12/2008
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On shift with Stourbridge Ambulance Service
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, will be spending the day with the West Midlands Ambulance Service this Wednesday.
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01/12/2008
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David Cameron's Schoolboy Errors
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Ever since this global financial crisis started, David Cameron has been out of his depth and his judgement has been wrong. He has shown a talent for making headlines on the hoof but with no care for the consequences for families and businesses.
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26/11/2008
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No-Brainer for Dudley Council
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has welcomed the Government’s announcement in the Pre-Budget Report that it is accelerating up to £800 million of investment in schools by 12 months.
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24/11/2008
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Lynda Welcomes Real Help Through Tough Times
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has today welcomed the Pre-Budget Report as real help for people and business in Stourbridge.
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18/11/2008
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Victory for Ex-Prisoner of War
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, today joined Stourbridge resident, 83-year old Mr Gulzar, to congratulate him on receiving the payment due to him as an ex-prisoner of war.
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18/11/2008
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Lynda Welcomes Government Support for Businesses
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, is welcoming the recently announced £4 million loan lifeline to help small and medium-sized businesses in the West Midlands.
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17/11/2008
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Think Again over Farmers' Market Closure
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Local MP, Lynda Waltho, joined market traders at the fortnightly farmers' market on Saturday at the launch of their petition to continue trading in the town during the building of the new Crown Centre complex.
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13/11/2008
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Victory for Post Office Card Account Campaigners
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has welcomed this afternoon’s announcement that the Post Office will keep the contract for the Post Office Card account.
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13/11/2008
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MP Blasts Council’s ‘Astronomical Waste of Money’
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has blasted Dudley Council after learning how much money they have spent keeping Cradley High closed over the last four months.
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13/11/2008
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Ruling on Pleural Plaques Must be Overturned
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, is lobbying the Justice Secretary, Jack Straw, and asking him to overturn the Law Lords ruling on pleural plaques.
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11/11/2008
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We will Remember them.
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho joined local veterans and residents this weekend in remembering the fallen heroes and veterans of armed conflicts.
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06/11/2008
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Lynda Supports Manufacturing Excellence 2009
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, is urging local businesses in the area to enter the UK’s most prestigious business awards scheme.
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05/11/2008
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MP to Welcome Transport Minister to Dudley
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, will be welcoming Transport Minister, Paul Clark, to the borough tomorrow to open the new parallel route in Brierley Hill. The Minister will be cutting the ribbon at 3pm tomorrow at the Asda junction of Venture Way.
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05/11/2008
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Lynda Urges Women to get ‘In the Pink’
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, recently attended the ‘In the Pink’ breast cancer awareness event at Crosswalks Community Centre, Lye.
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05/11/2008
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Lynda Blasts Councils’ Incompetence on Transport
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has blasted councils across the West Midlands for failing to use Government funding to improve the region’s roads – with the result that they may have to return the money.
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05/11/2008
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MP urges groups to take advantage of funding
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Stourbridge MP Lynda Waltho is urging voluntary and community groups in her constituency who are involved in projects that benefit the local community to apply for funding from the Government’s new £130 million’ Grassroots Grant programme.
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05/11/2008
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Lynda Waltho MP Praises Local Animal Charity Offer
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Lynda Waltho MP has praised local charity ‘Friends of the Animals’ for using a recent generous legacy to offer people the opportunity to get their dog(s) or cat(s) speyed / neutered at a heavily discounted price.
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04/11/2008
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Stourbridge MP slams lap dancing awards
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Speaking on the eve of a public meeting in Westminster to discuss better regulation of the lap dancing industry
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04/11/2008
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MP urges residents to be careful this season
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has urged all Stourbridge residents planning their own fireworks parties to be extra careful this year and not risk the safety of themselves and their families.
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04/11/2008
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“Thanks for nothing, John”
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has blasted Dudley Council for its decision not to go ahead with its application to the Building Schools for the Future programme.
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29/10/2008
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Lynda shocked by Post Office closure decision
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho has reacted with shock and anger at the decision by Post Office Limited to reject calls for the Quarry Bank Post Office to be saved.
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21/10/2008
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Stourbridge MP welcomes help for small businesses
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has today welcomed a new package of support for small and medium sized businesses to help them through the difficult economic times ahead. The package, announced by Skills Secretary John Denham and Business Secretary
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18/10/2008
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MP Celebrates Victory in Prescription Charge
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement this week that cancer patients will no longer have to pay for their prescriptions.
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15/10/2008
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MP celebrates Stourbridge GP’s extended hours
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has today welcomed the news that GPs have met the challenging Government target of 50 per cent of practices offering extended opening hours by the end of this year, three months early:
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14/10/2008
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MP supports tough action on banks
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has today welcomed the decisive action taken by the Prime Minister and the Chancellor to stabilise financial markets and ease the pain of the credit crunch for British families:
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14/10/2008
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MP Welcomes Changes to School Testing
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has welcomed the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families’ statement today on reforms to school testing.
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13/10/2008
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Lynda to Meet with West Midlands Ambulance Chief
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, will meet with the Chief Executive of the West Midlands Ambulance Trust tomorrow to discuss ambulance response times in Stourbridge.
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13/10/2008
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Lynda Welcomes Canal Repairs
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has welcomed repairs to the Stourbridge arm of the canal. The canal flooded and breached its banks in the storms last month and was affecting traffic’s ability to travel along the canal.
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13/10/2008
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MP to ‘Make a Difference’ in Barnardo’s
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, is set to ‘Make a Difference’ this Saturday when she will volunteer at the Barnardo’s shop on the High Street, Stourbridge.
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13/10/2008
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Lynda Honours local “Bevin Boy” Geoff Hill
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho this weekend had the honour of presenting local businessman, charity worker and Stourbridge son Geoff Hill with his “Bevin Boy” badge. Geoff was one of the 10% of all army conscripts who were ordered to stay at home
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13/10/2008
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The Fight goes on!
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho and resident group “The Friends of Quarry Bank” last week submitted their case to Post Office Limited to save Quarry Bank Post Office from closure.
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09/10/2008
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Lynda Attends Battle of Britain Commemoration
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, yesterday attended the Battle of Britain Commemoration in Stourbridge.
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06/10/2008
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MP welcomes free swimming for the over 60s
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has today welcomed the decision by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council to take up the Government’s offer of a free-swimming scheme for people over 60.
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06/10/2008
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New Role for Stourbridge MP
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Lynda Waltho, MP for Stourbridge, has joined the Government as Assistant Minister for the West Midlands.
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22/09/2008
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Home Secretary Backs Lynda’s Licensing Campaign
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Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith MP, yesterday backed the campaign launched by Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, on lap dancing clubs licensing.
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16/09/2008
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MP slams Tory Lap Dance Vouchers
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has today criticised a voucher in the official Conservative Party conference guide offering a £10 discount for entry to Birmingham’s Rocket Club, a local lap dancing bar.
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15/09/2008
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MP Puts Mary Stevens Park on the Map!
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has had her photo of Mary Stevens Park chosen as the MP winner of the nationwide ‘Postcards from the Park’ photo competition.
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12/09/2008
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MP to Visit Rufford Primary School
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, will be visiting Rufford Primary School in Stourbridge on Monday morning.
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29/08/2008
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Campaign to Save Quarry Bank Post Office
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Stourbridge MP Lynda Waltho today joined Quarry Bank residents’ group “The Friends of Quarry Bank” to launch the campaign to save Quarry Bank Post Office.
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29/08/2008
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Lynda Welcomes Verdict on Sight-Saving Drug
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has welcomed this week’s decision by NICE to allow the sight-saving drug, Lucentis, to be funded on the NHS.
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27/08/2008
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MP Gets Snap Happy!
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has won the MP’s category of the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Postcards from the Park photography competition 2008.
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26/08/2008
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Lynda Condemns Post Office Closures
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Stourbridge MP Lynda Waltho has reacted angrily to the news that the Post Office intend to close one of their busiest branches in Quarry Bank.
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05/08/2008
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MP Hits Out at Hike in Library Fees
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has hit out at the Council’s decision to raise library and archive service fees.
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05/08/2008
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MP Supports UK’s First Lupus Garden
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, is pleased to be supporting the UK’s first ‘Lupus Garden’ at this year’s Shrewsbury Flower Show on 15th/16th August.
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23/07/2008
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Victory For Army Widow!
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, is ‘over the moon’ at the decision by Derek Twigg, Defence Minister, to award Tina Thompson a full service widow’s pension.
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22/07/2008
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MP urges Students to Enter Competition
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, is calling on Stourbridge students to enter the Parliamentary Press Gallery writing competition. The competition is for pupils in years 10 to 13 and aims to promote discussion and democracy and the political process.
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22/07/2008
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Meals on Wheels U-Turn Doesn’t Go Far Enough’
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has welcomed Dudley Council’s U-turn on Meals on Wheels prices but says the decision doesn’t go far enough.
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22/07/2008
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Lynda Welcomes Free Court Reports for Newspapers
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has welcomed the recent Government announcement that court reports will be provided to local newspaper for free
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11/07/2008
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MP asks Communities Minister to Visit Stourbridge
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tourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has asked the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, to visit Stourbridge.
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09/07/2008
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Sports Minister Blasts Council over Leisure Centre
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The Minister for Sport, Gerry Sutcliffe MP, has blasted Dudley Council over the Cradley Leisure Centre sell-off. The Minister met with local Cradley MP, Lynda Waltho, recently and made clear his disappointment at the decision.
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08/07/2008
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Lynda Calls for Ban on Electric Shock Collars
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, is backing a Kennel Club campaign and calling on the Government to ban electric shock training devices, including collars, mats and leads.
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04/07/2008
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Library Link ‘completely inadequate’
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has branded Dudley Council’s most recent announcement about the Quarry Bank Library Link as despicable.
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02/07/2008
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Lynda Waltho Opens Community Garden
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Stourbridge MP Lynda Waltho joined Tanhouse Tenants and Residents Association on Saturday to officially open Tanhouse Park in Halesowen. (28th June).
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01/07/2008
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Lynda Waltho Honours Stourbridge’s Heroes
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Local MP, Lynda Waltho joined the Mayor of Dudley on Friday to commemorate Veterans Day (June 28th) at the Dudley Concert Hall.
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30/06/2008
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‘Safer Accommodation for Carer Leavers is Vital’
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, is calling for safer accommodation for looked-after children leaving care.
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26/06/2008
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MP To Open Tanhouse Park – A Credit to Residents!
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, will be opening the Tanhouse Park in Halesowen this Saturday (28th).
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23/06/2008
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MP Wants Minister to Take Action
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has co-sponsored a Bill which aims to change the way that lap dancing clubs are licensed, and asked the Minister for Women to commit to acting on this issue.
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16/06/2008
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MP has Burning Message for Stourbridge Youngsters
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Lynda Waltho today issued a ‘red alert’ warning to local youngsters after learning more about sun safety from experts at Cancer Research UK.
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10/06/2008
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MP Welcomes Extra Respite Care for Carers
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has welcomes today’s announcement by the Government of an extra £150 million to double the amount of respite care available to carers in England.
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09/06/2008
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‘Don’t Let Us Down Again in Cradley’ pleads MP
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Cradley MP Lynda Waltho is encouraging as many local people as possible to attend this week’s meeting about the future of Cradley Leisure Centre on Thursday at 6pm at the centre.
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09/06/2008
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Lynda slams library disorganisation
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Cradley MP Lynda Waltho has hit out at Dudley Council over the continuing debacle of Library reorganisation in the Borough, in the wake of the latest storm of thousands of books binned in skips under the town library.
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05/06/2008
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Carers Can’t Afford to be Ill
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Lynda Backs Campaign to Highlight the Plight of Carers
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03/06/2008
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MP Calls on veterans to Come Forward
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Stourbridge MP Lynda Waltho, is asking all Women’s Land Army and Timber Corps veterans in Stourbridge to come forward and apply for a special Veterans Badge acknowledging their service to the country.
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03/06/2008
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Lynda heads New Measures to Combat Binge Drinking
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has today backed a bill to stop the sale of cut price alcohol in a move to stop the explosion of binge drinking.
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20/05/2008
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MP Salutes Stourbug Ladies!
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Local MP Lynda Waltho was on hand on Saturday to start the Stourbug Road Trip to Stratford. The ladies road trip went off in small groups from 8.45am until 10am with the plan to meet up just outside Stratford to cycle into the town together.
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20/05/2008
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Coffee Time In Dudley Wood
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Stourbridge MP Lynda Waltho and Dudley South MP, Ian Pearson met up with Dudley Residents last Saturday to discuss local and national issues with local people in Dudley Wood.
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14/05/2008
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MP Calls for Knighthood for Frank Foley
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has tabled an Early Day Motion calling for the Government to consider changing the current statutes governing the honours system to allow a posthumous knighthood to be awarded to Frank Foley.
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13/05/2008
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Minister Congratulates Glassboys on Promotion
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Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Andy Burnham MP, has congratulated the Glassboys on their promotion.
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08/05/2008
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MP Welcomes Extra for Help for Charities
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, yesterday asked the Minister for the Cabinet Office, Ed Miliband MP, what help he could give to smaller charities. She wanted to know what he was doing to improve the take-up of gift aid.
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06/05/2008
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MP Congratulates Glassboys on Promotion
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, is congratulating local team, the Glassboys, on their promotion this weekend.
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30/04/2008
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MP Welcomes Dudley Apprentice Success Story
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho is welcoming the news that the number of people completing apprenticeships rose by 150% in Dudley Borough between 2002/03 and 2005/06.
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30/04/2008
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MP to Raise IVF Postcode Lottery in Parliament
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, will this evening raise the issue of fertility treatment in Dudley in a debate in the House of Commons.
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24/04/2008
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MP Questions Minister on Metro Extension
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, this week questioned the Minister for Transport, Rosie Winterton MP, on the Brierley Hill Metro extension.
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23/04/2008
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MP Launches Campaign to Change Lap dance Licence
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, today launched a campaign for Object, which aims to change the way that lap dancing clubs are licensed. Under the 2003 Licensing Act, lap dance clubs are licensed in the same way as pubs and cafes.
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21/04/2008
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MP Foils Driving Licence Website Scam
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, and local man John Perrins, who runs DSBS, a national driving school, have been thanked by the Department for Transport for uncovering a website scam.
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18/04/2008
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Great News for King Ed’s
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has congratulated local school King Edward VI College on its recent Ofsted report.
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16/04/2008
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New Development Not Right For Stourbridge.
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Stourbridge MP Lynda Waltho is supporting objections from the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal Society and the Stourbridge Navigation Trust to proposed development along the Stourbridge Arm Canal by developers Quadrant Housing
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15/04/2008
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Lynda Urges Foreign Secretary to Intervene
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has urged the Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, to help a Stourbridge woman with her search for justice after the death of her father in a diving accident in Norway.
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07/04/2008
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Full Circle For MP
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Stourbridge MP Lynda Waltho today returned to Ashwood Park School, Stourbridge to officially open their new system of wrap around care for pupils.
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03/04/2008
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Well Played!
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Stourbridge MP Lynda Waltho has welcomed today’s announcement of £2.5 million of Government funding for new play areas and supervised adventure playgrounds for Dudley.
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31/03/2008
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Old Quarter Residents ready to battle
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Council officers face a battle in the Old Quarter following a packed public meeting called by local MP Lynda Waltho on Friday evening.
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27/03/2008
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Stourbridge Pensioners to get Fuel Bills Help
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MP teams up with Work and Pensions Secretary to highlight entitlement to additional payments
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26/03/2008
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MP Asks Minister to Intervene in Thompson Case
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, yesterday called on the Defence Minister, Derek Twigg MP, to intervene in the case of Tina Thompson, in a special debate that she had called on the issue.
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25/03/2008
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MP Backs Bid for Play Area Funding
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has backed Dudley Council’s application for Government funding for children’s play areas. The Council is currently bidding for up to £2 million to improve play equipment, out of a Government pot of £225 million.
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17/03/2008
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From the Terrace at Westminster to the Hawthorns
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Black Country MP, Lynda Waltho was the keynote speaker at a special Women’s Enterprise Lunch
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14/03/2008
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MP celebrates International Women’s Day
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On Saturday, Stourbridge MP Lynda Waltho celebrated International Women’s Day at the Dudley Women’s Forum event at St Francis’ Parish Church Hall.
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10/03/2008
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MP opens new Macmillan shop in Stourbridge
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, opened a new Macmillan Cancer Support shop in the Crown Centre in Stourbridge on Friday.
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10/03/2008
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Boroughs must come the to aid of the region
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, is calling on Black Country Borough chiefs to come to the aid of the region, and support the campaign to put the Black Country on the map.
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09/03/2008
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Lynda questions Treasury on Healthcare spending
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, last week asked Treasury Ministers to continue their investment in healthcare so that people in Stourbridge can continue to benefit.
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05/03/2008
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Humaara Project a great success – says MP
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, who was the chief guest at the ‘Humaara’ Project’s Celebration and Achievement Event yesterday at Ghosia Lye Day Centre has hailed the event as a great success.
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05/03/2008
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Development Minister visits Stourbridge
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, welcomed the Secretary of State for International Development, Douglas Alexander MP, to Stourbridge last Friday.
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04/03/2008
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MP calls for extra bank holiday
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, is today co-sponsoring a ’10 Minute Rule Bill’ which calls on the Government to give workers in Britain an extra bank holiday.
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03/03/2008
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Pocklington Trust visits Westminster
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, last week welcomed a group of constituents from the Thomas Pocklington Trust to Westminster.
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29/02/2008
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Lynda to visit Humaara project
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, will be the chief guest at the ‘Humaara’ Project’s Celebration and Achievement Event on Sunday at Ghosia Lye Day Centre.
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27/02/2008
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Extra Funding for Children’s Hospices
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has welcomed the announcement that children’s hospice services will be transformed by the first-ever palliative care strategy.
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20/02/2008
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MP wants the Black Country on the map.
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Stourbridge MP Lynda Waltho is backing the Black Country Chamber’s campaign to get the Ordnance Survey Mapping Organisation to recognise the Black Country as a region and to site it on their maps officially.
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20/02/2008
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Is New Street a threat to our Black Country Metro?
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, is concerned that the rebuilding of Birmingham New Street station may cost the Black Country its Metro.
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19/02/2008
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Planning delays are the final nail in the coffin
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Local MP Lynda Waltho has blasted Dudley’s Leaders for failing to deal with delays to both the proposed new Bus Station and Crown Centre redevelopment in Stourbridge.
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18/02/2008
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New Government Money For Housing
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Stourbridge MP Lynda Waltho is urging Dudley Council to make sure that Stourbridge residents get their fair share of the recently announced £100 million from the Government, with £24million to improve repairs homes
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13/02/2008
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Post Office ® Launches New Christmas Club
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Customers joining the new Post Office® Christmas Club will receive a booklet of special offers worth at least £100 to redeem in selected retail partners from November 2008.
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12/02/2008
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Lynda Marks 90th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, last Thursday marked the 90th anniversary of women’s suffrage by asking the Minister for Women to act to increase the number of women in politics.
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11/02/2008
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Lynda Urges Businesswomen to Enter Awards
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Women in Stourbridge are being encouraged by local MP, Lynda Waltho, to enter the prestigious Blackberry ® Women and Technology Awards 2008.
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11/02/2008
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MP Congratulates Police in War Memorial Theft Case
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Lynda Waltho, MP for Stourbridge, is congratulating Stourbridge Police on the progress they have made in investigating the theft of war memorial plaques from Stevens Park, Quarry Bank.
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07/02/2008
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Lynda welcomes Health Minister to Stourbridge
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, will be welcoming Dawn Primarolo MP, Minister for Public Health, to Stourbridge this afternoon.
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05/02/2008
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Lynda Condemns PCT for ‘Postcode Lottery’
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, today asked the Health Minister to join her in criticizing Dudley PCT for not following NICE guidelines when deciding which patients are eligible for funding for infertility treatment.
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04/02/2008
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Clean Up Success in Lye.
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Local MP Lynda Waltho joined volunteers on Saturday in Lye to help spring clean the local streets.
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04/02/2008
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A Great Future for Children and Families’Centre
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Local MP Lynda Waltho joined the Mayor, local councillors and guests at the grand opening of the Centre on Saturday in Forge Road.
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04/02/2008
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Fundraising for the International Hospital
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Local MP Lynda Waltho joined locals in Lye on Saturday in the Ghosia Community Centre for a Mela Bazaar to raise funds for the hospital that is the brain child of local consultant Dr Rahman.
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28/01/2008
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Lynda urges TWM not to withdraw 264/265 bus routes
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Local MP, Lynda Waltho is urging Travel West Midlands to rethink its plans to withdraw the vital 264 and 265 bus services. These services are essential, connecting people in Brierley Hill, Dudley, Merry Hill and Wordsley.
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28/01/2008
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Unemployment down 43% in Stourbridge
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, today welcomed statistics that show unemployment in the constituency has dropped by 43% since 1997.
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28/01/2008
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Reduce VAT to help Stourbridge Historic Buildings
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has asked Treasury Ministers to consider reducing VAT from 17.5% to 5% on repairs to and maintenance of existing buildings.
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25/01/2008
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Lynda urges final entries for Best UK Business
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Lynda Waltho MP is urging firms in Stourbridge to enter the battle for ‘Best UK Business’ at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ Manufacturing Excellence Awards (MX) 2008.
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25/01/2008
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Bill Good News for Farepak Savers – says Lynda
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, is backing a Bill put forward by fellow Labour MP, Anne Snelgrove, which argues that new legislation should pave the way for a pay back for Farepak savers.
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23/01/2008
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Transport Minister to Visit Brierley Hill
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, today invited the Minister for Transport to visit Brierley Hill and see for herself the difference that Metro would make to the region.
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23/01/2008
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Lynda Sponsors Bill on Underage Sales
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, is co-sponsoring a Bill to combat underage sales.
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21/01/2008
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Councillors need to do their bit for Metro as well
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, is welcoming the recent Government announcement naming Brierley Hill as a Strategic Centre, a centre of growth, but says that Council bosses have failed the people of Dudley
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21/01/2008
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Local MP welcomes new schools code
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho has welcomed a new mandatory Admissions Appeals Code, which brings greater legal force, clarity, and consistence to the appeals system.
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16/01/2008
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Next Step in Fight Against Trafficking
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, is supporting the Government’s plans to ratify the Council of Europe Convention on Trafficking, as announced by the Home Secretary in the House of Commons yesterday.
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15/01/2008
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Crime Down in Stourbridge
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, yesterday congratulated Stourbridge police on the most recent crime figures, which show a fall in crime in Stourbridge, and raised the effectiveness of neighbourhood policing schemes with the Minister for Police.
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09/01/2008
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Lynda condemns New Year energy price rises
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has condemned recent energy price rises which have been introduced as we hit the cold snap - the time that people are at their most vulnerable and need help heating their homes the most.
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08/01/2008
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New Homes Help for Key Workers
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has welcomed further changes being made in the West Midlands to help more first time buyers afford a home.
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07/01/2008
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Lynda welcomes Government announcement on funding
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Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho, has welcomed the major increase in spending for services in Dudley in the recently announced Government figures of local council funding for the next three years.
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