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LIBERAL DEMOCRATLOCAL GOVERNMENT
ASSOCIATIONGROUP ELECTIONS 2009
Positions for LGA Boards andPanels A-K
Deadline for the return of ballotsFriday 31st July
Returning OfficerLGA Liberal Democrats, 6th Floor,Local Government House
The manifestos for the LGA boards and Group Executive are listedalphabetically by surname; this booklet contains manifestos for thenames A-K. The full list of nominations is as follows:
GROUP EXECUTIVEGroup Leader (uncontested)
Richard Kemp Liverpool
Group Deputy LeaderZulfiqar Ali RochdaleGerald Vernon Jackson Portsmouth
Group WhipJohn Commons ManchesterEdward Lord City of London
Group ChairJill Shortland SomersetDavid Williams Richmond
Group ExecutiveJon Ball EalingStan Collins Cumbria , South LakelandNick Cotter CherwellLiz Green Kingston Upon ThamesGeoff Juby MedwayCarl Minns HullAdam Paynter CornwallHoward Sykes Oldham
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BOARDS & P ANELS
Children and Young People BoardDavid Bellotti Bath and North East SomersetMartin Candler StockportGloria Cawood Somerset, MendipMark Cory ColchesterBob Forder GosportAnn Haigh Epping ForestRabi Martins WatfordColin Wilsdon West Sussex
Community Well Being BoardZulfiqar Ali RochdaleInge Forder GosportDavid Foster Blackburn with DarwenAnne Hall West SussexDenise Hawksworth ChesterfieldTheresa Higgins Essex, ColchesterDoreen Huddart Newcastle upon TyneGraham Knight Mid SussexRabi Martins WatfordZoe Patrick Oxfordshire, Vale of White HorseDavid Rogers East Sussex, Lewes
Culture, Sport and Tourism BoardBarry Aspinell BrentwoodPaul Clark North HertfordshireJohn Commons ManchesterPaul Crossley Bath and North East SomersetKeith Davies Neath Port TalbotAlan Gloak SomersetAnne Hall West SussexBrendan Jameson South LakelandGraham Longley SouthendGary Millar LiverpoolTim Newhouse FlintshirePeter Phillips ShropshireFlick Rea CamdenJo Roundell Greene South SomersetChris White Hertfordshire, St Albans
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Environment BoardPaula Baker Basingstoke and DeaneSteve Bradley LambethPaul Clark North HertfordshireDaniel Gallagher PrestonAngela Lawrence Vale of White HorseIsobel McCall Milton KeynesAdam Paynter CornwallSian Reid CambridgeJo Roundell Greene South SomersetRoger Symonds Bath and North East SomersetDorothy Thornhill WatfordTony Trent PooleBerni Turner Liverpool
Fire Forum SpokespersonEdward Clein LiverpoolDavid Goddard StockportNigel Hartin ShropshireJeremy Hilton GloucestershireRoger Price Hampshire, FarehamPaul Shannon ManchesterMohib Uddin OldhamAllan Witherick Hertfordshire, St Albans
Human Resources PanelSteve Comer BristolStephen Knight RichmondGary Long NottinghamSimon Shaw Sefton
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Improvement PanelStan Collins Cumbria, South LakelandJohn Commons ManchesterNick Cotter CherwellClaire Hudson MendipDavid Neighbour HartAnthony Rowlands St AlbansJill Shortland SomersetPaul Twigger LiverpoolDavid Williams RichmondSteven Wylie Portsmouth
Resources PanelSarita Bush HullSam Crabb SomersetGary Long NottinghamLeo Madden PortsmouthAlan Oxley South Bucks, BucksDavid Radcliffe BirminghamKeith Whitmore Manchester
Regeneration & Transport BoardZulfiqar Ali RochdaleJon Ball EalingGavin Dodsworth LambethInge Forder GosportGeoff Juby MedwayHeather Kidd ShropshireRichard Knowles OldhamIsobel McCall Milton KeynesJill Shortland SomersetRoz Smith OxfordshireTony Trent Poole
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Scrutiny PanelBob Forder GosportDenise Hawksworth ChesterfieldTrevor Jones Dorset, West DorsetBernadette Laventure WatfordDavid Neighbour HartAlan Oxley South Bucks , BucksAndrew Smith ChichesterIan Stewart Cumbria
Urban Commission LeadAbigail Bell HullChris Maines LewishamGreg Stone Newcastle upon Tyne
Safer Communities BoardDaisy Benson ReadingDuwayne Brooks LewishamDenise Hawksworth ChesterfieldAnita Lower Newcastle upon TynePaul Porgess StockportAdrian Smith Hinckley & BosworthAllan Witherick Hertfordshire, St Albans
Rural Commission LeadAlison Clish Green West DevonStan Collins Cumbria, South LakelandAdam Paynter CornwallPaull Robathan South Somerset
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Paula BAKER
Paula Baker - for the Environment- for the Environment Board
Paula has been a Councillorsince 1987, on Basingstoke &Deane Borough Council inHampshire.
She is an engineering graduate,went into marketing, had acareer break (ie children!) andlectured at her local college.
Then Council business took overher life and she has become afull-time Councillor.
She has had many localgovernment roles, includingCouncil Leader for 3 years andholding a Planning portfolio.
• 8 years as a Board member of aHousing Association• associate member of the
Chartered Institute of WasteManagement• given evidence to a SelectCommittee• author of a European report onRenewable Energy• coordinator of the EU Committeeof the Regions SustainableDevelopment Commission, (dealingwith European legislation relating toclimate change and energy)• chaired the LGA “Plastic BagDebate” and lives in a plastic- bag-free village!
The Environment has never been soimportant. Climate change is a globalproblem, but it’s impacts are local andmany of the changes we need to makeare local too. The Environment Boardhas this as one of its key priorities.Through it we can hold Governmentto account; on this and on housingand planning issues, which are vital toall Councils and to our residents.I’m keen to work on your behalf. So,please give me your first preferencevote. If you have any questions,please contact me. Thank [email protected] ring 01256 771219.
Paula, seen here visiting a plant producingrefuse-derived fuel.
TransportTransport issues are offundamental importance to manycommunities - urban and rural.Jon is well-placed to provideinput on handling these crucialissues as he has led majorcampaigns on the proposed WestLondon Tram and HeathrowAirport expansion.
About Jon• Activist since the 1980’s• Whip of LB Ealing Lib Dems• Federal Conference
Committee member• Self-employed so has the time
and flexibility for a daytime role• Fresh blood for the LGA!
RegenerationJon is keen to promote a distinctive LibDem agenda of real communityinvolvement in regeneration projects -not Brown’s one-size-fits-all schemes.
Jon Ball
Jon collecting another of 1,300local signatures againstHeathrow expansion
Jon’s RecordSince being elected as a substitutemember of the Board, Jon hasrepresented Lib Dem views at manyboard meetings, met with our MPs andalso lobbied the Buses Minister. As afull member he could do much more!
Abi Bell is orginally from Glossop in Derbyshire.She came to Hull in 1997 to study English andHistory at the university. After working for thethird sector and as a HR Advisor for an electricalretailer, Abi was elected to Hull City Council in2006 for Pickering Ward.
The Liberal Democrats have a strong presence in the urban areas ofEngland and Wales. We are running large cities, big budgets andtransforming our cities to make them vibrant and viable for the future. Ibelieve that the Lib Dem voice in our urban areas needs to be loud andco-ordinated as we become major players in our centres of industry.Many of us have decades of neglect and deprivation to overcome tomake sure that our areas thrive and are in the best possible position totake advantage of an economic upturn when it comes.
Abi has served on Corporate Scrutiny and joined Cabinet in 2007 asPortfolio Holder for Customer and Corporate Services and is now DeputyLeader of the Council with responsibility for Policy Development andImplementation.
Abi has served on Corporate Scrutiny and joined Cabinet in 2007 asPortfolio Holder for Customer and Corporate Services and is now DeputyLeader of the Council with responsibility for Policy Development andImplementation.
The Lib Dems with the Leadership Centre for Local Government have invested inintensive training for this group of councillors known as “Next Generation 3”.We are
committed to making the Liberal Democrat Party the best it can be by workingtogether, challenging ourselves and each other and never settling for second best.
David Bellottifor Children and Young People Board
Experience* First ever Liberal Democrat(and Gold Member ofALDC!) elected as a Memberof Parliament at theEastbourne by-election 1990* 6 years on Bath and NorthEast Somerset Council. Chairof Council last year.*Chair of the Liberal Democ-rat Group on South WestCouncils.* Previously 16 years an EastSussex County Councillor.Chaired the EducationCommittee, the Council andthe Sussex Police Authority* Previously 12 years onLewes District Council.* Previously 7 years on LewesTown Council.
David says ‘My son (aged 6) and daughter (aged 2) keep mein touch with current schools and child care issues. I wouldlove to continue to develop my work on the CYP Board’
David BELLOTTI 1
Qualifications*Masters Degree in Educa-tion Policy and DecisionMaking from the Universityof Sussex*Postgraduate Diploma inCounselling*Qualified Youth and Com-munity Worker, workingwith the YMCA for 26 years
The Lib Dems with the Leadership Centre for Local Government have invested inintensive training for this group of councillors known as “Next Generation 3”.We are
committed to making the Liberal Democrat Party the best it can be by workingtogether, challenging ourselves and each other and never settling for second best.
Daisy is part of the successful Lib Dem teamthat is providing the only real opposition toLabour in Reading.Elected in 2006, defeating the Labourincumbent, Daisy is Deputy Leader of theLiberal Democrat Group and Chair of theHousing, Health and Community CareScrutiny Panel. Daisy was Safer Communitiesspokesperson between 2006 and 2009.
“Local councillors have first hand experience of tackling crime andanti- social behaviour in their areas and we must tap into thisknowledge to build a credible message nationally as well as locally.Communities consistently cite crime and anti-social behaviour asissues that matter to them. The ward I represent is no different: fromburglary in student neighbourhoods to drug-dealing and motorbikenuisances on council estates - crime is a massive concern to residents.This Labour government has failed on its core promise to be tough oncrime and its causes. Money has been wasted and problems have gotworse. The Tories have shown they have no ideas.”
1for Environment Board Member
Steve BRADLEY
Steve is one of the group of councillors from the party’s ‘Next Generation’ training programme whoare seeking election to the LGA. The Lib Dems have invested time and money in us over the last
year. We want to repay that through our active involvement within the party nationally
Steve is party spokesperson on Sustainabi l i ty& Cl imate Change in Lambeth counci l , andan active environmentalist for over 25 years.
Steve’s three Key Commitments :
I will establish an online forum to gather the views of the wider
party on Environment Board issues.
I will give 10% of the allowances associated with the Environment
Board role directly to the Lib Dem ‘G8’ campaigning fund.
I will ensure a strong, informed and coherent voice for the party on
environmental issues at all times.
Steve is implementing progressive policies in Lambeth -despite being in opposition. He has made his ward the hub
of a local urban food-growing revolution ; is developing a social enterpriseconcept to train the long-term unemployed in energy-efficient buildingtechnology ; and is pressing for radical change to Lambeth’s planning rules toencourage sustainability.
ACTION :
Steve is studying for an MSc in Urban Regeneration,with a focus on sustainable communities. He has
particular expertise with regards planning and the built environment, havingrun his own consultancy in that field for the last five years. He is also anexecutive member of the Green Lib Dems, and heavily involved with the‘Transition Towns’ concept locally. He is also a long-standing advocate ofelectric vehicles, and the proud owner of a 10yr old electric Peugeot.
EXPERIENCE :
Thrust into public recognition when he and his friend Stephen Lawrence wereattacked by racist murderers, Duwayne survived but for years was a victim of theevent and the system. As well as writing a very powerful book he has also set upa charity to help support victims of crime.
The Macpherson inquiry provided Duwayne with a unique understanding ofwhere policing and community relations break down. Duwayne’s positiveapproach has led to his building strong links with the Police and many youngblack organisations in south London.
Liberal Democrats in local government should take advantage of that invaluableinsight to help better understand and improve safety within local communities.
Before election to Lewisham Council, Duwayne was fully engaged with the LocalPolice Consultative committee and worked for it to reach out to groups and indi-viduals disenfranchised by the establishment.
He has a track record of working with Enough, the campaign to eradicate knifeand gun crimes among our young people.
Duwayne says: “We need to ensure all the agencies are working together.”We understand the communities we represent and we can help agencies ifthey engage with us.”
• Duwayne brings first-hand experience and knowledge of building goodcommunity relations amongst all;
• Duwayne understands the problems caused by anti-social behaviour;
• Duwayne speaks not just for Liberal Democrats, but articulates theneeds of black youth often excluded from our debates.
Cllr Duwayne Brookswill bring valuable andrelevant experience tothe Community Safetyboard
Please give Cllr Duwayne Brooks your 1stpreference for the Community Safety Board
The Lib Dems with the Leadership Centre for Local Government have invested inintensive training for this group of councillors known as the “Next Generation 3”.Weare committed to making the Liberal Democrat Party the best it can be by workingtogether, challenging ourselves and each other and never settling for second best.
"On becoming Chair I immediately changed the name of the Scrutinyto 'Value for Money' to focus both officers and members on one thingwe should consider in our daily decision making. Having such a broadremit means I am experienced in many of the aspects of the work ofthe Resources Panel and believe I could make a valuable contribution.
Born and bred in the North I am a hard working practical person with astrong belief in liberal democracy, fairness & transparency."
"But you’ve never heard of me? Well, I am a relatively newcouncillor still in my first term and let's be honest, how many of youknow where Hull is?! Please don’t let that stop you voting for me, I amyoung, enthusiastic and take on every challenge as a learningexperience."
Sarita was elected to Kingston Upon Hull CityCouncil in 2007 winning a safe Labour seat. In2008 She had a busy year becoming not onlyChief Whip but also Chair of Finance &Efficiency Scrutiny
GLORIA CAWOOD
Gloria Cawood is a Somerset County and MendipDistrict Councillor. She has held many leading rolesin CYP including Education Porttfolio Holder, ScrutinyChair and Youth and Community Chair.
“I have the hands on experience to contribute to the national debate ata time when Children and Young People’s services are under constantchallenge and change,” says Gloria
GLORIA WORKING WITH MINISTERS AND M.P.s
Labour Ministers and officials to bring BSF early to Somerset andnegotiated better funding for the Bridgwater project.
MPs in Somerset on issues in their areas and given advice andhelp where needed.
WORKING WITH POLITICIANS, PUBLIC AND PARTNERS
and partner organizations on projects which involve real change,e.g. an Early Years’ Policy brought together Social Services,Education the private and voluntary sectors.
with professionals from Health, the Police and Voluntaryorganisations to ensure the child is at the centre of all decisions.
GLORIA IS NOT AFRAID TO TAKE ON TOUGH CHALLENGES
delivering a small schools policy which successfully encouragedfederation, school reorganisation of a very rural area, andchanges in SEN funding.
school rolls are falling, social deprivation not recognised and perpupil funding low.
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Eddie Clein - Your 1st choice for the Fire ForumI have been a member of Merseyside Fire Authority since 1996.
For most of that time I have been leader of the group which has been the largestgroup of LibDems on a UK fire authority.
Five years ago, under Labour control, Merseyside was the worst performing fire au-thority in the UK.
Since then it has been a ‘hung’ authority and latterly the Lib Dems have been thebiggest group.
During this period the authority has gone from the worst performing to the best per-forming authority in the country.
Quite a transition. . . thanks to the LibDems.
During recent years I have represented the authority on the fire forum, the Fire Man-agement Board, the NW Regional Board, three LGA task groups and as a director ofthe NW Regional Control Board.
I also represented the UK in the World Firefighter Games in Hong Kong and I had apositive and practical role in the organisation of the Games held in Liverpool in 2008described by the organisers as “the best games ever”.
I would be very appreciative of your support so I can continue the above involve-ment.
Eddie Clein - Your 1st choice for the Fire ForumContact me on 0151 280 9519 or at [email protected]
Why vote for Alison
for the
Rural Commission?
Lived and worked (primary school teacher) in ruralWest Devon for 30 years
Experienced Lib Dem district councillor for over 20years
Started and chaired national Sparse group.......................
Spear-headed campaign to save post offices inrural Devon (2008-9)
First chair of the LGA Rural Commission (1997-9)...............................
Passionate about environmental, economic &social issues in rural areas
Knows the need to balance tourism and agriculturewhilst retaining the special qualities of rural areas
Has the time and enthusiasm to work for you!
Please give your first preference to:
Alison Clish-Green 1
You can call Alison on 01822 614879 or email her:[email protected]
About Stan CollinsLib Dem Group Leader on LGARural Commission and member ofLGA Lib Dem Executive
District & County councillor - keyplayer in Cumbria’s 2009 success
Made Affordable Rural Housing andSecond Homes national issues- thank Stan for the extra council taxyour council gets from second homes
Led in campaigning for rural broadbandto diversify the local economy
Principal Councillor Rep. on FederalExecutive & Federal Policy Committee
Member of ALDC Management ctteeand member of G8 committee
LGA’s representative on DCLG’sMatthew Taylor working group
Campaigning against the BNP in Burnley
Stan Collinsfor LGA Executive &Rural Commission
Good communications between partyand councillors are essential for successand to make sure that local governmentremains a key element of the party’swork. Only I can provide those linkswith the key committees of the party.
Strategic thinking is also vital to thework of the Rural Commission and theExecutive. I have a long record ofidentifying crucial issues and theircampaigning potential early.
I shall work to ensure that our LGAgroup and party work together topromote our values and policies.
As your representative onfederal committees, Stan has
Championed the interests ofLocal Government
Opposed policies which dumpmore work on councilswithout the means to do it
Pressed for more integratedcampaigning
Any questions? Please contact Stanby phone on 01539 821086 orby email [email protected]
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Since graduating, Mark has been heavily involved in Youth Work, predomi-nantly in local government authorities and the voluntary sector. When workingas a Youth Participation and Development Officer for a Local Authority, Markgained vital experience working to protect, develop and promote children andyoung people; working in partnership with schools, the CYPSP - Children andYoung People's Strategic Partnership, the LSP, the Police, the County CouncilYouth Service and a wealth of other Youth based organisations.
Mark's voluntary work has revolved around the needs of children and youngpeople, specifically engagement and participation within the local communityand running community-based activities, in particular setting up a New YouthClub in his ward. Recently, Mark was elected by the Young People of Col-chester as their Youth Champion 2008-2009, something which he is extremelyproud of.
Mark Cory's abundance of knowledge of the subject, combined with his youth-ful outlook and enthusiasm, makes him highly suited to becoming a memberof the Children and Young People Panel at the LGA.
The Lib Dems with the Leadership Centre for Local Government have invested inintensive training for this group of councillors known as “Next Generation 3”.We are
committed to making the Liberal Democrat Party the best it can be by workingtogether, challenging ourselves and each other and never settling for second best.
Mark Cory is originally from Ingatestone, ruralEssex, but is now a pro-active member of theColchester Council Group. Mark was elected asthe youngest councillor ever in Colchester in2007. He won the ward for the Lib Dems for thefirst time, at the age of only 20,whilst simultaneously studying History andPolitics at the University of Essex.
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Paul Crossley
Vote Paul Crossley 1
I offer* experience* knowledge* commitment* hard work
I bring* fresh thinking* willingness to getinvolved in detailand development
I have been active in the Liberal Democrats since 1985 and aCouncillor in Bath for 18 years. For the last two years I haveserved you on the CTS Board of the LGA.
Apart from the Board itself I represent you on Libraries andHeritage. During these two years I have argued the case for in-creasing Councillor representation on the numerous quangos inthis field, developed policy and liaised with our MPs.
I would welcome the opportunity to serve you again on thiscommittee.For further information:mobile no: 07718 632 959email: [email protected]
Keith Davies has beeninvolved in localgovernment since 1979,first at grass-rootscommunity council level,then from 1985 with NeathBorough Council. With thechange in Wales to unitarycouncils, he joined theNeath Port Talbot County
Borough shadow authority when it was set up in 1995and has been a member of the county borough councilever since.
He was opposition leader in the council's first eightyears. During that time he served on all the majorcommittees and held a chair on the audit committee.
He is a former chair of Swansea Bay Port HealthAuthority and currently serves on West GlamorganArchives Committee. He was Mayor of the CountyBorough in 2005-6 and is currently leader of theLiberal Democrat group on the council.
His sporting and recreational credentials are that he ispresident of his local cricket club and a life-longmember of Neath Rugby Football Club. He is a regularbowls player and has played at international level.
I trust I may have your confidence and support inelecting me as a culture, tourism and sport boardmember.Keith Davies
Gosport Borough councillor - Party and Group secretary.A career spent in further and higher education teachingsocial science.Native German and keen long distance cyclist withknowledge of continental transport systems, particularlyin urban areas.
I am seeking election because:My experience promoting and campaigning for improvedcycle lane provision in my home town, and involvement withpolicy making for the elderly, have encouraged me to takethese experiences to a national body.I believe Liberal Democrats should make greenissues their own through civic responsibility and localism.My election would help support the work of a successfulgroup on a small council by enhancing its links with otherparty members.
LGA Liberal Democrat Group Elections
Candidate for:Transport and Regeneration BoardCommunity Well-being Board
Inge Forder
Green issues, civic responsibility andlocalism are all Lib Dem issues
LGA Liberal Democrat Group Elections
Candidate for:Children and Young People BoardScrutiny Panel
Gosport Borough councillor - Group Chair and Chair of theCouncil’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee.I have undertaken post-graduate research into the scrutinyprocess in Parliament.A career spent in education, including 15 years as DeputyHead of a large, urban comprehensive school.
I am seeking election because:
I believe my experience in education would be invaluable inhelping fashion policy. I know what works on the ground (andwhat doesn’t). We must provide quality and liberalism. Wemust ensure equality of opportunity.My experience as Chair of an Overview and Scrutiny Commit-tee and my research into House of Commons select commit-tees have allowed me to develop the skills required to carryout scrutiny wellMy election would help support the work of a successful groupon a small council by enhancing its links with other party mem-bers.
Bob Forder
Education - the key to a free societyScrutiny-a way to better policy-making
Candidate for the Community Well-BeingBoard.
Councillor, Blackburn with Darwen UnitaryAuthority since 1990
Cabinet Member for Adult Social Caresince 2007.
Chair of Blackburn with Darwen Health Partnership Board. Member of our Healthy Living Board. Member of our Local Strategic Partnership Deputy Leader of the Council. Leader - Blackburn with Darwen Liberal Democrat Group. Member of the Party for over 30 years. Member of ALDC for over 20 years.
Since becoming Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care I have beenleading our Fit For The Future programme, which has seen thedevelopment of new Extra Care Housing, improvements to ourLearning Disability provision, Home Care Services and ResidentialHomes. We are working closely with Health developing IntermediateCare and Reablement Services. In addition we are undertaking areview of our Day Care provision and developing Personalisation.
The Council is developing a bid with our Primary Care Trust to for aCare Trust Plus to integrate the commissioning of both Health andSocial Care, which will give Councillors a say in Health Serviceprovision.
I am putting my name forward as I am retiring from my job asAssistant Head teacher and will now have the necessary time tocommit to this important role.
Contact details: Tel 01254 703858Email: [email protected]
David Foster
For the past two years, whilstChairman of Somerset CountyCouncil. I have chaired TeamSomerset and overseen thepreparation of its legacystrategy for the 2012 LondonGames. This encompasses allaspects of Culture, Sport andTourism in Somerset and is anexcellent Blue Print to take outto the rest of the country.
Recently I have been asked by the South West RDAto act as a coordinator between their 2012 executiveboard and local councils in the South West.
With the newly created English Tourist Board, the LGAshould and must have a seat and voice in the way thisbody promotes all parts of England, and not just thetourist spots. I can be that voice. Since becoming acouncillor in 1995 I have held portfolios for CommunityRegeneration and Economic Development and alsohad a major responsibility for all aspects of Culture,Sport and Tourism at County and District level.
ALAN GLOAKCHAIRMAN TEAM SOMERSET
AND THE 500 CLUB
PLEASE VOTE FOR ALAN GLOAK
David Goddard
Nominated for Lib Demspokesperson on the Fire
Forum
KnowledgeDave has the proven knowledge and skills over the last two years as theLib. Dem Spokesperson on the Fire Forum to deliver our messagestrong and clear on the issues that are important, from New Dimensionsto Regional Fire Control Centres, to fair and sensible pay settlementsfor the Fire Service.
ExperienceA Lib Dem Metropolitan Council Leader running a four star stronglyimproving council, [highest rating possible from the Audit Commission].One of only four in the country. Past leader of the Lib Dems on GreaterManchester Fire & Rescue Authority serving on every committee over12 years including Regional Fire Board and North West Fire ProjectBoard. Works closely with the only female member on the entire GreaterManchester Fire and Rescue Authority, a ward colleague from StockportMetropolitan Council.
ExpertiseNot only brings the added dimension of a successful Council leader tothe table when attending Safer Communities Board on wider issue aspart of the Fire Forum brief, but also has real understanding of the needto keep our policies on the Fire Service up to date and fully inclusive inthe wider group. No surprises, an excellent rule to live by.
Dave says:“It has been a privilege to serve as Lib Demspokesperson and would welcome the chance to continue, I thankthe leader of Manchester Lib Dems Cllr. Simon Ashley for movingme and the North West Lib Dem Regional Chair Cllr Sue McGuirefor seconding.”
For Knowledge, Experience and Expertise
Liz GREEN(previously Shard)
Ann Haigh hasthroughout herprofessional andpolitical lifedemonstrated acommitment tochildren.
Epping Forest districtcouncillor since 1996.Essex county councillorand Lib Demspokesperson oneducation and children,2001-05.
Chair of the LocalManagement Board ofchildren's centres
School Governor
Former Chair of thelocal Children andSchools StrategicPartnership (interagency working)
Social worker withexperience atpractitioner andmanagerial levelin both statutoryand voluntary
At present a self-employed children'sGuardian andindependent socialworker
Member of the advisoryboard on the Courtrules for the Adoptionand Children Act
Adviser to the BulgarianAuthorities on childcare legislation andprovision
As part of lobby groupson children's issues
provided evidence toSelect Committeesmet with members ofthe Houses ofCommons and Lordswrote press releasesand was interviewedon both National Radioand television
Experience oforganising seminars inrelation to pressuregroup activity whichobtained good presscoverage in Nationalnewspapers
ANN HAIGH
A children’s championwith expert experience
Ann Haigh (right) campaigning withother Lib Dems against child poverty
My name is Anne Hall. I was elected WestSussex County Councillor for Haywards HeathEast on June 5, 2009, winning a previously heldConservative seat.
I trained as a Primary School teacher specializing inphysical education and taught until starting my family. Ihave three children and have run my own nurseryschool, taught swimming and am now Director of asmall local business publishing trade magazines.
I have been involved with the Liberal Democrats formany years, supporting my husband as a West SussexCounty and Mid Sussex District Councillor.
I have been appointed to the Community ServicesSelect Committee at West Sussex County Council andam becoming involved in the community of my ward,attending the Bentswood Community Steering Groupand the Franklands Village Forum for services for theElderly. I am particularly interested in the partiallysighted and run a local group for Macular Degeneration.I also hope to be involved in the Fit as a Fiddlecampaign for the over 50’s, an Age Concern initiative.
I enjoy walking, swimming, theatre, dancing (ballroomand salsa), reading and travelling.
I am very committed to health and sport in thecommunity and would like to be considered as amember of the Community Well-Being Board or theCulture, Tourism and Sport Board.
I have the experience and thecommitment to meet thechallenges of the LGA.
T o g e t h e r w e c a n m a k e a d i f f e r e n c e- h
The main objective of this panel is toreview performance against corporateplans and policy priorities. As thecurrent Chair of the ChesterfieldBorough Council Overview andScrutiny Board and the mostexperienced Cllr chairing Boardmeetings and Call Ins, I have since 2003played a prominent part in both thedevelopment and progression of therole of Scrutiny. Performance review isthe basis of the Board's annual workprogramme.
I have a full appreciation of:1. How an effective process both
enhances local democracy and improves local services2. The difficulties associated with mainstreaming Scrutiny into embedded
cultures resistant to change3. Performance challenges such as under resourcing and political neutrality
Since 2003 I have undertaken ongoing training and development with both mylocal authority and through my attendance of local government and partyconferences. This attendance ensures that my knowledge is regularly updated.
Theresa Higginsfor
The Community Well-Being Board
Theresais a councillor on Colchester BoroughCouncil (CBC)and had just been re-electedto Essex County Council (ECC).Theresa has a proven track record in thefield of social inclusion and equalities.
She is the shadow spokesman for Equalityand Diversity at ECC.She is a member of the Options forIndependent living - transport group.On CBC she is the Diversity champion andshe is Lib Dem spokesman on the East ofEngland Social Inclusion Panel.She is a member of the Liberal DemocratsDisabled Association.
Theresa’s activities have included: persuading ECC to sign “Every
Disabled Child Matters” Charter Taking part in “Try a Bus” Day and
“Try A train” Day
Visiting Old peoples' homes Getting better access for Disabled
people. Securing better mobile Library
routes Ensuring that the adult education
facilities in Colchester areaccessible .
Theresa with the SOS busintroduced by the LiberalDemocrat- led administrationin Colchester, to offermedical and pastoral carein the evenings in the Highstreet with debt advice andother help to different partsof the Borough during theday.
Theresa at the “Try A Train”Day with Jeanette (who isDeaf) and Joe(who haslearning Disabilities). Thesedays highlight to thetransport operators thedifficulties faced when usingpublic transport .
is the Liberal Democrat lead member on the LGA FireServices Management Committeeformer cabinet member for fire in Gloucestershirechaired plenary sessions at the last two LGA fireconferencesgave evidence at a House of Commons select committee onfire controlrepresents the LGA on the National Resilience Boardinvolved in I&DeA peer reviews of fire & rescue authoritiesis the leader of the Liberal Democrats on GloucestershireCounty Council
In the last twelve months,Jeremy Hilton has represented theLGA during negotiations withCLG on the transfer of NewDimension assets to fireauthorities.
He helped secure from thegovernment a 16 yearmaintenance contract for NewDimension fire equipment plusfunding to support the NationalResilience Board.
Jeremy is just the person to leadon fire service matters for theLiberal Democrats!
Jeremy Hilton...
Tel: 01452 501206
a local councillor for a total of 18 years
TREVOR JONES OBE
Number 1forScrutiny
Re-Elect Trevor
Joined the old Liberal Party over 40 years ago and been aCouncillor since 1973. Steeped in local government andcampaigning (Chair of the Association of Liberal Councillors fornine years up to 1985).
For many years a member of Dorset County Council (Leader 1997-01), West Dorset District and Dorchester Town (Mayor three times).
In recent years specialised in developing Scrutiny work.Nationally Vice-Chair of LGA Scrutiny Panel since its creation.Locally Chair since 2001 of County Council Audit & ScrutinyCommittee (described by recent peer review team as “exemplary”).Up and down the country, Scrutiny support work for the IDeA.
07905482715 [email protected]
Dear Colleagues,
For the last 9 years I have been Group Leader in Medway. Nowthat I have stood down I want to use some of my time to help theparty’s local government wing advance.Here in Medway we have the largest amount of regeneration sitesin the South East. I have been deeply involved in our regenschemes and I think there is a wealth of experience of thesewhich would benefit our work on the Transport and RegenerationBoard.I was a director of the Chatham Maritime Trust from 1997-2005which handled the regeneration projects once they were com-plete.As one of the large number of Lib Dems who is not running mylocal council, I believe that the LGA Group Executive should bea mix of people from different types of council.My 13 years experience as a councillor especially on finance willbe an asset to the exec.
Geoff JUBY
OVER 20 YEARS LOCALGOVERNMENT EXPERIENCEGROUP LEADER ON MIDSUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCILCAMPAIGNER WITH ACONSCIENCEOVER 30 YEARS WORKINGFOR COMMUNITY ANDPARTYPROVEN TRACK RECORD OFWORKING WITHCOUNCILLORS, MP’S & MEP’S
A TRACK RECORDOF SUCCESS
GRAHAM KNIGHT
A few years ago I became chronically ill and had to undergo major treatment, whichwas successful, for a life threatening condition. The impact on my wife and me wasdevastating at the time and brought home to us the essential needs of people livingwith disabilities.I, as a Lib Dem councillor and in my private life have been involved in helping othersaccess services. Campaigning for inclusion of people who were not overtly classedas ‘disabled’ but were; none the less struggling with coming to terms with life alteringconditions.This has lead me to become even more passionate about services for ourcommunities, enabling people and providing the routes for people to lead productiveand fulfilling lives.I have a sound track record encouraging and enabling people. I also know from firsthand experience what communities lack by way of provision to help people.If elected to serve on the Community and Well-Being Board at the LGA I will:
Strive to improve access at a local level through Local Government; facilitating orproviding the services needed.Work with Lib Dem colleagues across the political landscape to achieve positiveoutcomes.Try and achieve new ways of working to overcomeobstacles which fetter progress for ourcommunities. Vote NOW - Vote KNIGHT
Graham Knight
ACTION - NOT JUST PROMISES
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for Human Resources panel
[email protected] (020) 8977 4541 73 Harrowdene Gardens, Teddington,TW11 0DJ
Dear fellow Liberal Democrat councillor,The talent and commitment of our staff is the single most important factor in thesuccess of any council.
As a local government sector we employ over 2.2 million staff at a cost of almost£60bn a year, so there is huge value in getting our HR policies right. This will beespecially true over the next few years, as the growing financial squeeze will requireevery council to work with its staff to achieve ever higher levels of productivity.
As your representative on the HR panel, I will work closely with the group leadershipto ensure we put forward the agreed views of the LGA Lib Dem group, especiallyonresource critical issues such as the annual pay negotiations.
In a period of recession and deflation, when many of our residents are facing jobinsecurity, pay negotiations must reflect public expectations of pay restraint as wellas the affordability of any pay offer.
As a Liberal Democrat I will champion issues of equality and justice in employmentso that we can build a motivated and inspired workforce.
Cllr Stephen Knight
Richard KnowlesExperience matters …..* Deputy Chair & Liberal Democrat Leader
LGA Regeneration & Transport Board* Transport Professor and Researcher* Chair of Capital Projects at Greater
Manchester Integrated Transport Authority* Former Leader of Oldham Council* Huge network of contacts in Councils,
Parliament, Europe & transport bodiesAction succeeds …..* Exposed shortfalls in national funding of over-60s free off-peak bus fares;
Secured Government review of grant distribution to Councils for 2010* Set up and Chairs joint Liberal Democrat LGA/Parliament Transport Group* Campaigns for road safety, light & heavy rail investment, better bus services
and many more park & ride facilities and against Heathrow’s third runway
Dear Colleagues,Labour’s transport policies have failed our urban and rural communities.Transport investment must be a priority to help pull the economy out ofrecession. Many regeneration schemes need transport investment.
Liberal Democrats must campaign for sustainable transport:Quality Partnerships and Contracts to deliver better local bus servicesMore investment in light, heavy and high speed rail projectsNo to Heathrow’s third runway and Yes to taxing airline fuelTax relief on public transport season tickets & cycling to workMore Park & Ride schemes to encourage public transport use
email: [email protected] Tel:01457 876701
Experience & Action on Regeneration & Transport
Vote 1 for Richard Knowles