Lynda Waltho MP - Stourbridge, West Midlands

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25/06/2008	MP in fight for curbs on lap-dance clubs	Stourbridge MP Lynda Waltho is battling in the House of Commons to give people the right to object against lap-dancing clubs being opened on their doorsteps.
19/06/2008	End of the line: leisure centre WILL shut	Campaigners fighting to save Cradley High's leisure centre have reacted with fury after education chief Liz Walker revealed she has decided to close it before she was due to officially make up her mind.
18/06/2008	Sex and the citizen:	The number of lap-dancing clubs has doubled in four years, thanks to a relaxation of licensing laws and despite local objections. But now an MP is fighting back.
11/06/2008	Horsepower back on canals	AN event organised to celebrate 150 years of canal engineering, saw the return of horse drawn narrowboats to Brierley Hill's Delph Locks.
11/06/2008	MP calls for probe into book binning scandal	STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho has asked Libraries Minister Margaret Hodge to investigate after the News revealed thousands of the town's library books were removed from the shelves and binned in a skip.
10/06/2008	MP leads move to beat binge drinking	Stourbridge’s MP is spearheading new measures designed to combat binge drinking by sponsoring a bill to stop the sale of cheap alcohol.
03/06/2008	MP backs cut-price booze ban	STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho has today (Tuesday) backed a bill to stop the sale of cut price booze to try and stop the explosion of binge-drinking.
26/05/2008	Exclusive: Highbridge group back Foley knighthood	A FRIENDS of Frank Foley group in Highbridge has backed calls for the war hero to receive a knighthood.
26/05/2008	Mayor Backs Calls for Knighthood	Mayor Backs Calls for Knighthood for war hero Frank Foley
21/05/2008	Posthumous knighthood for 'British Schindler'	Brave Frank Foley is depressing proof we too often failed to honour our heroes.
20/05/2008	Stourbug cyclists complete mammoth ride	A GROUP of Stoubridge women successfully completed a 45-mile cycle ride from the town to Stratford-upon-Avon on Saturday May 17.
19/05/2008	Little Jade crowned princess	BUBBLY Quarry Bank youngster Jade Owen has been crowned this year's Wordsley Festival Princess.
14/05/2008	Call For Foley Honour	MPs from across the political spectrum have called for the government to consider changing the law to allow a British hero of the Holocaust to be posthumously honoured in this country.
09/05/2008	Call to honour local who saved thousands of Jews	A MIDLAND man who saved thousands of Jews from Nazi Germany will receive a posthumous knighthood if MPs get their way.
08/05/2008	Campaign to honour Brit Schindler	A campaign has been launched in parliament for a posthumous knighthood to be awarded to a Stourbridge man dubbed the “British Schindler”.
05/05/2008	Apprenticeships on the up	Stourbridge and Cradley MP Lynda Waltho has welcomed the news the number of people completing apprenticeships has risen dramatically.
29/04/2008	Scout parade a great success	STOURBRIDGE District Scouts and Guides proudly marched through Oldswinford as part of their annual St George's Parade.
29/04/2008	Scout parade a great success	STOURBRIDGE District Scouts and Guides proudly marched through Oldswinford as part of their annual St George's Parade.
26/04/2008	MPs back call for greater control of lap-dancing	Campaigners say an increasing number of MPs are joining their fight to give local authorities greater power over lap-dancing clubs.
24/04/2008	Midland MPs call for new laws over lap dancing	Strip clubs should be licensed to halt the rapid growth on the lap dancing industry, according to Midland MPs.
22/04/2008	Roads closed for Scout parade	STOURBRIDGE District Scouts and Guides are to be taking part in the annual St George's Parade in Oldswinford.
18/04/2008	Stourbridge library showcases jewellery work	A GROUP of enterprising Stourbridge ladies who started up their own jewellery business are showcasing their work.
16/04/2008	Canal side flats plan slammed	STOURBRIDGE canal enthusiasts are up in arms over plans to build a six-storey waterside apartment block as part of a multi-million pound redevelopment in the town's conservation area.
10/04/2008	MP goes full circle	STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho went back to her childrens' old school this week to officially open its new out of hours classes for pupils.
09/04/2008	£2m boost for revamp of Glasshouse	An historic former glassworks has landed a £2 million grant to help transform the site into one of the Black Country’s biggest tourist attractions.
27/03/2008	Setback for army widow	AN ARMY widow whose image was used in last year's poppy appeal posters could lose her home in a legal battle to receive a full pension.
20/03/2008	Call to put Black Country on map	It is a debate that has been raging for generations – and now a House of Commons motion is to be tabled demanding official recognition of the Black Country.
24/02/2008	Midland MPs call for new laws over lap dancing	Strip clubs should be licensed to halt the rapid growth on the lap dancing industry, according to Midland MPs.
20/02/2008	Campaign to put Black Country on the map	MPs are backing a campaign launched by business leaders who want the Ordnance Survey to name the Black Country on its maps.
19/02/2008	MP wants Black Country on the map	An MP has started a Parliamentary petition calling for the Black Country to appear on Ordnance Survey (OS) maps.
19/02/2008	MP wants Black Country on the map	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 officially on their maps.
18/02/2008	Pilot test rogue results revealed	The government has explained some of the "unusual" results from the first pilot of new tests that might replace the Sats in England's schools.
11/02/2008	Have your say on health issues	STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho is urging constituents to have their say on how health and social care services will be planned and delivered across the borough over the next five years.
29/01/2008	Lynda backs Farepak bill	A BILL is going through parliament which should pave the way for a pay back for savers who lost out when the Farepak Christmas club collapsed just over a year ago.
28/01/2008	Firms urged to go for industry 'Oscars'	MANUFACTURING firms are being urged to enter the battle for the industry's oscars by Stourbridge MP Lynda Waltho.
10/01/2008	MP welcomes news whale is safe	STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho MP has welcomed news that her adopted whale, Owl Claw, has received a temporary reprieve as the government of Japan has removed 50 humpbacks from this year's whale hunt.
09/01/2008	MP welcomes moves to help first-time buyers	STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho has welcomed further changes being made to help more first-time buyers afford a home.
09/01/2008	Lynda slams fuel price hikes	STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho has slammed massive increases in fuel prices which she says will hit vulnerable people hard.
22/12/2007	MP welcomes pension settlement	STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho has welcomed the settlement for 140,000 people who lost their savings when their employer-sponsored pension schemes collapsed.
19/12/2007	MP to draw charity shop raffle	STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho will be popping into The British Heart Foundation shop in Stourbridge High Street this Friday (December 21) to draw the winner of the charity's Cracking Christmas Hamper raffle.
27/11/2007	MP slams council over speedway decision	STOURBRIDGE and Cradley MP, Lynda Waltho has hit out at Dudley Council over its plans to relocate speedway team Cradley Heathens on green belt land.
27/11/2007	MP slams council over speedway decision	STOURBRIDGE and Cradley MP, Lynda Waltho has hit out at Dudley Council over its plans to relocate speedway team Cradley Heathens on green belt land.
22/11/2007	MP launches new food bank	STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho officially launched a new Stourbridge initiative to help feed people in crisis.
22/11/2007	MP hits out over dog man sentencing	STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho has hit out at the punishment handed out to a Lye man convicted of keeping dangerous dogs.
22/11/2007	MP backs Black Country bid	MP Lynda Waltho is urging Stourbridge people to Stand Up for the Black Country by voting for the Black Country Urban Park, one of only four nationally short-listed for The People's £50m contest.
12/11/2007	New health centre opens	STOURBRIDGE's new £8.1m health and social care centre was officially opened by the town's MP Lynda Waltho.
12/11/2007	Lynda set for new committee job	STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho is celebrating promotion to a Parliamentary committee dedicated to working on education and family matters.
07/11/2007	Lynda welcomes Government plans	STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho has welcomed the Government's announcements in the Queen's speech on Tuesday (November 6) as positive news for people in Stourbridge.
05/11/2007	MP supports bill	STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho is sponsoring a Bill that will allow people under 50 diagnosed with a terminal illness to access the Pension Protection Fund (PPF).
05/11/2007	MP backs campaign for care	STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho is backing a children's cancer charity over a campaign for parents to have the right to care.
11/10/2007	MP praises new protection for NHS staff	STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho has welcomed proposals in the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill which will see tough new measures introduced against nuisance behaviour in hospitals and NHS premises.
17/09/2007	MP wants to see groups honoured	STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho is encouraging people to nominate volunteer groups for The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.
06/09/2007	MP slams library closure plan	STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho has hit out at Dudley Council's plan to close five borough libraries.
31/07/2007	MP wants better facilities for stroke victims	STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho has backed the Stroke Associations call for residents get involved and influence government policy on the future of stroke services in the West Midlands.
25/07/2007	MP urges residents to join debate on constitution	STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho has urged residents to " join the debate on the future of the country's constitution."
20/07/2007	Lynda won't judge Jacqui over drugs	Stourbridge MP, Lynda Waltho will not be joining the growing ranks of politicians owning up to smoking dope.
19/07/2007	MP says domestic violence experts should be heard	Stourbridge MP Lynda Waltho has called on the Government to renew its commitment to tackling domestic violence.
05/07/2007	Bevin Boys commemorated	Stourbridge News covers Lynda's support of the decorating the Bevin Boys
29/06/2007	£20,000 allotments boost hope	A group of green-fingered residents are working to raise £20,000 to improve their allotments in the West Midlands, with an MP now taking up their cause.
14/06/2007	MP backs motion to stop motorists on mobiles	STOURBRIDGE MP Lynda Waltho is supporting a motion to highlight the dangers of people who use their mobile phones while driving.
13/06/2007	Lynda escapes safely from falling building	MP escapes as Deputy PM hopeful's base collapses
10/05/2007	Views on funding in schools	Lynda Waltho is asking her constituents to air their views on the DfES's recent proposals on the funding arrangements for education
02/05/2007	Proud to be patriotic	I write to congratulate Matthew Caddick, his town centre team and everybody who participated in the St George's Day celebrations in Stourbridge on Saturday
25/04/2007	Uproar over factory	Amblecote factory faces court action over noise and fumes still plaguing nearby residents
25/04/2007	Towpath work relief	Boat enthusiasts are celebrating now waterways bosses have earmarked £250,000 to do up the Netherton Tunnel's dilapidated towpath
20/04/2007	Fairtrade bid’s anger	Stourbridge MP Lynda Waltho, who is backing the motion, said this is a sad day for Fair Trade
19/04/2007	Delight at minimum wage rise	Lynda Waltho is supporting the increase to the National Minimum Wage in October
19/04/2007	Stourbridge Soroptimists	On Wednesday April 4, Lynda Waltho - Labour MP - became the newest member of Soroptimist International of Stourbridge
19/04/2007	VIP guest at railway dinner	Lynda Waltho has been helping former railway workers celebrate a landmark anniversary with an eye on the future
19/04/2007	Phone Plea Joy	Lynda Waltho has thanked residents who contributed to a campaign to help tackle poverty in African nations
18/04/2007	Constituent defends Lynda	A constituent took the time to write to the Stourbridge News to defend Lynda from a scathing and ill-founded attack from Margot James
18/04/2007	Spending money? You’d know!	It's a pity that the Stourbridge Conservative Party appears to have chosen a candidate who is determined to be as nasty as the last one
13/04/2007	Training cash rewards	Lynda Waltho is encouraging employers and trainers to enter for awards of up to £300,000 to invest in practical learning
20/03/2007	Lynda gives college a boost	Stourbridge College has enlisted town MP Lynda Waltho to launch their new multi-million pound training centre
08/03/2007	Worries over regional press	Lynda Waltho has voiced concerns about cuts in regional journalism
05/03/2007	Backing for children’s award	Lynda Waltho is supporting a Save the Children/British Gas campaign to help youngsters improve their communities
22/02/2007	MP’s battle for first aid	Lynda Waltho is backing a campaign to increase the amount of first aid taught in schools
08/02/2007	Lynda shows heart!	Lynda Waltho is to set hearts racing when she launches British Heart Foundation Valentine appeal
12/01/2007	MP wages war on rogue bosses	Lynda Waltho has launched a campaign to crackdown on rogue employers short-changing their staff
08/01/2007	MP behind walking bid	MPs Lynda Waltho and Ian Pearson are backing a new £15m fund to encourage more kids to walk to school
04/01/2007	MP salutes hard-working students	Lynda Waltho is guest speaker at prize-giving ceremony at King Edward VI College in Stourbridge
02/01/2007	MP hits at travel cut	Lynda Waltho has accused Dudley Council of using underhand tactics to cut transport for children with special needs
28/12/2006	Linda welcomes Tesco news	MP Lynda Waltho has welcomed the news Tesco is to move into Crown Centre
27/12/2006	New Maintenance Plan	Lynda Waltho has welcomed plans to replace the troubled Child Support Agency with a tougher organisation
24/12/2006	Mobile phone plea	Lynda Waltho is urging constituents to donate unwanted mobiles to help improve communication in African nations
20/12/2006	The end of an era	MP Lynda Waltho has described Beauty Bank's closure as a sad day for Stourbridge
08/12/2006	MP’s behind carers’ fight	Lynda Waltho is encouraging carers to find out what they are entitled to and make sure they do not miss out on their rights
02/12/2006	Save Our Heritage	Lynda Waltho is calling for support over the protection of historic buildings in Mary Stevens Park
01/12/2006	Protest on seal products	MP Lynda Waltho is putting pressure on the government to stop the controversial import of Canadian seal products
28/11/2006	MP backs anti-bullying	Lynda Waltho joined members of MENCAP's M power project Dudley and ME2 to help them launch their anti bullying day
15/09/2006	Parking permit plea	Lynda Waltho MP is urging Dudley Council to consider introducing permit parking schemes for residents in the Old Quarter
01/09/2006	Joy as pub ban nears	Lynda Waltho has welcomed a vote to bring a ban on new bars in the town closer

Lynda presents IiP award to Amblecote Dental Practice