2015 August

Many of you have contacted me to ask that the ban on neonicotinoid pesticides is maintained. I wrote to the Secretary of State at DEFRA and I received a response from the Minister dated 17 July 2015 which gave no indication that the ban would be overturned.

A sunny Saturday afternoon on 15 August 2015 at Bentley Pavilions was the perfect setting for the first home game for Darlaston Town 1974 FC. Kington Town scored first but such was the spirit of the home team that a goal from Sammy Giles gave the home supporters a memorable 1-1 draw for their first game.

WE ARE WALSALL organised a unity celebration near St Pauls at the Crossing on Saturday 15 August 2015. There were speeches and musical interludes.

Congratulations to all the hardworking staff at Palfrey Sure Start Children’s Centre on South Street which has again been rated as Outstanding by Ofsted. This is Palfrey Sure Start’s second consecutive Outstanding rating from Ofsted and it is testament to the hard work and dedication of the centre’s staff. Palfrey is only Children’s Centre in the Country to have achieved two Outstanding ratings.

My constituents have told me that for their assessments for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) they have to attend the assessment at 51 Lower Hall Lane. It seems that the ‘disabled access toilet’ and the entrances to the consulting rooms are too small for wheelchair users to access at the premises. I also understand that the access ramp at the front of the building is very steep. In addition constituents have told me that they have to climb stairs to access consulting rooms.