Say NO to Racism in Walsall

Please forward this email to others who will want to take a stand against the poison of the EDL

The EDL are now clearly set to come to Walsall on Sat 29th September

The We are Walsall event is coming together and support is growing.

With this event we are both celebrating a united Walsall and protesting against the EDL's attempt to promote hatred and division. By gathering on the day we will be ensuring that the EDL are tightly contained away from the Saturday crowds and cannot roam around town abusing and intimidating people, spreading their message of hate. We will be making sure that the EDL's message is not the dominant story of the day. Please continue to encourage people to attend this peaceful but determined event - the racists need to know they cannot win.

Attached is the most recent flyer, a pledge sheet developed from the earlier statement that has been circulating and an email to Walsall Councillors which has received a considerable number of positive responses.

We have been allocated an assembly point of Gallery Square and that is now included on the flyer. We will need to make a final decision as to whether to make an application to march at the meeting on Thursday.

We are Walsall meets again this Thursday 20th September, 7:15pm at Palfrey Community Centre, Milton Street, Walsall.

Please bring new people to the meeting if you can so that we can develop the momentum over the last 10 days.

It was also agreed that there would be a meeting in a town centre venue on Saturday morning 22nd September, called by We Are Walsall.

The Forum on Countering Racism, Fascism and Islamophobia will be at

11am, Saturday 22nd September, upstairs in the East Room of 'The Crossing' (Darwall Street entrance)

and will include contributions from antifascist and anti racist campaigners, community and faith leaders and local councillors.

Please come along and encourage others to join the discussion too - help build the We are Walsall event the following week.

Read my lips. No increase in tuition fees. A Promise!

New Members flock to join the Labour Party

We learn that 15,000 joined Labour online, extra 3,000 joined off line. That's 18,000 new members in last 14 days - Remarkable.




Thus sends us a message from the people that we hold the respect of an increasing number of the electorate. Let us build on this support .



From



Ian Robertson



secretary walsall South and agent for Valerie Vaz MP

Rose Burley elected

I thank all those who voted for me last thursday. I shall work hard to represent you all . If you want to contact me please give me a call or leave a message below. I now join the Labour team.

regards

Rose Burley

Labour Bentley and Darlaston

Rose Burley for Bentley Darlaston Labour

Rose firmly believes in getting involved in and with the community she represents. She has experience as an elected representative having previously served on Walsall Council for 11 years, was on, and Chaired major committees and regularly spoke at Council meetings.
Rose is an active member of the Darlaston Events Committee, Sure Start Darlaston Advisory Board, Chair of Governors at Elmwood Special School, Trustee and Vice-Chair of the Walsall Domestic Violence Forum and on the Board of Caldmore Housing.
Having worked full-time as personal assistant to Bruce George MP (who is now retiring), Rose was in attendance at all the surgeries held by Bruce and made many home visits so is well aware of the issues causing concern.
Rose’s motto is “I will always do my very best on behalf of the people I represent.”
BENTLEY/DARLASTON
NORTH WARD
When speaking to residents of Bentley and Darlaston the message you get loud and clear is “we are the forgotten area of Walsall Council”. A Council that has been Conservative controlled for many, many years who continues to waste our money through their incompetence.
However, huge changes are taking place in our area thanks to the money provided by a Labour Government and the campaigning of your local labour team.
Much needed affordable homes being built to continue the regeneration of Bentley
The Canal Bridge at Bentley Road South will be opening again this summer after major improvements, including widening and strengthening
Bentley Shopping Precinct greatly improved resulting in safer footpaths, easier access to the shops, better car parking and improved drainage system
Repairs needed at the Darlaston Baths will be assessed and carried out
Money needed to improve facilities at the Scout building in Victoria Road, Darlaston has finally been put into the capital budget.
Your vote can make a difference. The type of Council you elect can make a vast difference to your local neighbourhood. The quality of our streets, parks, schools and public spaces can be greatly altered by your electoral choice. Do you really want more of Walsall’s Conservative antics? They pretend that all is well and take the credit for any successes. BUT when anything goes wrong they quickly blame someone else for their inadequacies and incompetence.
Campaign Hotline 01922 724189

published by Ian Robertson on behalf of Rose Burley by electronic communication from 128 Broadway North Walsall WS1 2QE