NCC Candidates 2013

The area as a whole has a weakness in basic infrastructure, public transport and quality of our road network.

Across the County there is a failing infrastructure. None more so than the rural areas which have endured cuts to local bus services, lack of support for businesses and cuts to essential grants for community and voluntary groups who provide essential services.

One of the many ideas we have proposed is to work with Job Centre Plus to reduce the cost of travel for young people attending work placements or interviews to try and address social exclusion.

Another key issue is the current state of the areas roads. With the spate of long, cold winters we have had over recent years, the road network has deteriorated year on year due to a lack of quality repairs and resurfacing.

When elected I hope to be able to work with, and champion the needs and wishes of all the local communities in the Silverstone Division and ensure they are taken seriously at the highest levels of the County Council.

My wife of 45 years, and I, have lived in Towcester for 41 of those years. Together we brought up three children who went local schools and now have their own families and run their own homes. I am an engineer, a retired businessman and proud to be British.

I am seeking a mandate; to represent you at County Council level to stop funding the EU office in Brussels which costs £200,000 a year (or £1.6 million over a predicted 8 year strategy). Wasteful and excessive spending at all levels must be used to improve services for our community.

To fight to not put up Council Tax in these difficult years; to campaign against ‘open door’ immigration, give priority to local people for services and campaign to reduce Councillor’s allowances; particularly extra allowances for Cabinet members.

To oppose HS2, wind farms, campaign for better transport links especially for rural communities and call for referenda on major decisions. Local opinion matters – that’s democracy.

Press for a thorough full review of care services in Northamptonshire following recent public criticism. Support the Police in their crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour.

The 2013 Local Manifesto can be downloaded at http://myukip.com/#

The necessity for food banks in our local towns has prompted me to take a stand for the vulnerable in our village communities. For many years, I have kept under the ‘parapet’ of local politics by focusing my support through joint church initiatives including the Salvation Army’s ‘Street Church’ in Northampton, feeding the disturbingly growing band of homeless. Now, more is needed.

I am passionate about inspiring young people to achieve excellence. I want the best outcomes for all children, not just my own (I have three teenage girls). Local schools are excellent. Outside of school, the opportunity for real social interaction is increasingly important in our digital age, which is why I will encourage youth clubs and other youth engagement initiatives across our rural corner of the county.

Cherishing the elderly is also important. I will work toward keeping them safe in their homes without fear of financial hardship or burden.

As Parish Councillor to Silverstone, hearing local concerns, I know that unsafe roads in shocking disrepair need urgent attention as do disintegrating pavements, which are hampering the mobility of the elderly and disabled.

Please vote for me, I will listen carefully and represent you responsibly at County Hall.

I have been championing the causes that matter locally and will do the same for Helmdon. I have also been fighting against large scale developments in our villages. It is important to provide Housing for younger generations but large scale developments would damage the unique character of our Villages.

I also intend to fight hard for those affected by HS2 in order to get the right compensation deal. I am seeking your vote to continue the work I have started at District Level and to be your voice in County Hall representing the Silverstone Division. Please call me on [phone number removed] or e-mail me on [email address removed] if you wish to discuss any issues that effect Helmdon.