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NCIL ELECTIONS - MAY 3rd

The candidates for Freshbrook Ward
(including Grange Park)

Sue Bates Julie Deacon Matthew Freda

Labour Party Green Party Pearce Trougton
I have lived in Frcshbrook for 10 The Green Party wants a society in
years, watching our area grow and which resources are shared fairly; SDP Conservative Party
mature and have always been actively work is satisfying and creative; 25 year old Matthew Pearce is a I retired after 40 years in publishing,
involved in campaigning for nature is respected and conserved; computer technician in Swindon and have personal knowledge of
improved facilities. and individuals have control over and a part-time religious affairs bringing up a son singlehanded and
My son Sam attends Oliver the own lives. We believe that correspondent for BBC Wiltshire looking after a widowed mother. I
Tomkins Infants School,where I've current policies of endless economic Sound. now spend my time in voluntary
served as a governor for 9 years. expansion (supported by both the Matthew prides himself on work in many spheres.
Some local campaigns I have been Tories nationally and the Labour putting local people and local issues My message to Conservatives in
involved in over the years are: the Party here in Swindon) have put first. "That's why I'm campaigning Freshbrook is get out and vote on
provision of Greendown our society in conflict with the future foranother entrance to the Windmill May 3rd. Don't listen to the siren
of the planet itself.
Community School, securing the The solution lies with our Hill Business Park, (this time Onto voices which are echoing across
site for Windmill School, more economic strategywhich meets basic Great Western Way), to be given Britain - they are purely destructive,
adequate footpaths, better street the go-ahead" says Matthew. "It is perhaps in order to cover up their
needs, rather than promoting
lighting, and last year was successful the key to alleviating the traffic own deficiencies.
economic expansion, using
in securing a fairer booking system technology which is both beneficial chaos along Whitehill Way. This time next year, when the
for disabled parents wanting to book to, and controlled by the Stopping the new BMW factory Government has had time to make
their children into Lincoln's Camp. community. Since automation is from having an access road onto the necessary adjustments to the
I reject the Tory Poll Tax which already replacing many jobs and Hook Street, andfighting for more Community Charge - as it surely
is unfair and unjust and support a skills, we must develop small-scale pavements, are at the top of my will - we shall be asking ourselves
system based on the individuals production and self-employment agenda too," continues Matthew. what local government has spent
ability. to pay. Ifully support Labour which allows maximum personal "It's these day to day problems - our money on because it will no
Thamesdown's 'environmental freedom and creativity. the local problems - that for me longer have Central Government
charter'. Thamesdown is Here are some of the objectives I matter most." to blame!
committed to improving and will work towards as a Green Matthew supports the SDP's Thamesdown Council employed
updating its procedures to make Councillor: alternative to the Poll Tax. "The 40 additional staff to administer the
them more environmentally • Implementing a programme of Poll Tax should be scrapped", says Community Charge - when the
energy conservation, improving
friendly. Matthew. "It's our view that the latter is up and running, will there
I, together with the local Labour insulation in Council houses and amount you pay should be based on be a reduction ofstaffin that section.
Party believe in full consultation giving grants to assist private owners income, so that everyone pays, but It is doubtful, NALGO won't allow
to do the same. Improving energy
with all residents. We arc the only conservation in all public buildings. according to their ability to pay." it!
patty locally which holds regular • Developing a comprehensive Matthew Pearce is the popular Let's have a few more
advice surgeries (52 last year), the recycling service collecting paper, choice as SDP candidate because of Conservative councillors to monitor
only party to produce regular cardboard, glass, plastics, metals and his enthusiastic hardworking style. local government finances - and a
newsletters, keeping you informed aluminium cans separately with the Local SDP councillor Simon good many other things which need
on the issues in our area -6 produced weekly refuse collection. Cordon comments: "Matthew bringing into the light!
in the last 11 months; in fact the • Stopping further development Pearce has my total support. He is The choice of the election is
only party to keep in touch all year and declaring a 'Green Belt' articulate, intelligent and between Conservative Value for
round. We are not fair weather between Swindon and Wootton determined. I know that he has Money and Labour and SDP Waste
friends, our commitment lasts all Bassett. both the energy and time to make a and Extravagance.
throughout the year, not just at • Providing facilities for Grange first class borough councillor for The choice is yours!
election time. Park. our area."
I'd like to take this opportunity • Introducing a rapid transport, The SDP has won in Freshbrook
to thank residents for their messages light railway system linking West and Grange Parkfour times before,
of support during the campaign, Swindon with the town centre, and each time beating Labour with
and look forward to serving you all other areas of the town. Conservatives a poor third. With
as your local councillor. • Ensuring all new development your support, on May 3rd, Matthew
schemes approved give space to
Use your vote wisely on May Pearce and the SDP can win again.
3rd, RE-ELECT LABOUR- a vote wildlife and new planting.
• Providing workplace nurseries
for Labour is a vote for the and after school care for children.
continuation of provision of good • Fitting all Council vehicles with
facilities and services for us all.
catalytic convertors.