Last year I assisted Paul van Looy in
becoming the first Independent Councillor for the St Lukes ward when he beat
Anna Waite. I was born in Southend, as were my parents and Southend needs
Councillors that do care about the town’s heritage and its unique facilities.
We do need to attract visitors and ensure they enjoy their visits to our town. This
year Paul is assisting me to become the second Independent Councillor for the
ward, where together with other Independent Councillors across the town we aim
to make big changes including:
- Putting an end to money wasting “vanity” projects.
- Reducing parking charges to encourage visitors and support local business
- Lowering salaries for Senior Council Officer’s (63 in excess of £50,000 and 26 in excess of £85,000 pa)
- Improving local transport by negotiating a better bus strategy with the companies involved
- Ensuring front line services have proper long term protection
- Generating income by leasing buildings
- Reducing waste by more efficient recycling schemes and efficiency measures
- Protecting parks, beaches and open spaces
- Re-establishing a traditional Town Centre Market
- Listening to the wishes of the residents and acting accordingly.
- Providing support for local businesses.
A
Tory vote will continue the failed policies of the current Council
Administration and a Labour vote will not improve accountability or
encourage
any economic growth and job creation. Only Independents are concerned about protecting
and enhancing the character of the town by preventing overdevelopment and
introducing policies that improve the health and wellbeing of residents.
The
Independent Group currently includes 9 Councillors and is looking to become the
majority opposition Group on the Council. We only need a few more seats to
create a new Council that listens to the residents rather than the political
parties controlled from Westminster. If you want to be a part of this new initiative
then vote for me or another Independent candidate if you happen to live in
another ward.
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Gardens, SS2 5RB.
