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Thamesdown Council Elections - May 2nd

The candidates in Freshbrook Ward including Grange Park

Simon Cordon Julie Deacon Ivor Dix Adrian Masters

Liberal Democrat Green Party Labour Party Conservative Party

As your councillor for the last six Having lived in Swindon for most of Residents have a clear choice in this Liberal Democrats - Out of Focus
years I have served the community my life, I believe that its rapid growth election, a Labour councillor who With Reality
with one guiding goal - to put local is spoiling both town and urban fringe will work for the benefit of all resi- I'm 23 and work in the ward at
people and local issues first. Gener- and its prosperity relies on a boom dents, or someone who offers un- PHH as an Operations Analyst.
ally Thamesdown is a reasonable economywiuithisunsustainable. Many realistic promises to you. The Liberal Democrat's recent
council, but too often their priori- inourcommunityasbeingleftbehind The last two Thamesdown elec- modest revival has occurred despite
ties are wrong. and manyofSwindon's developments tions have seen Labour councillors their plethora of policy commit-
Take the No 21 bus. We need it do not help the unemployed and low elected to our ward, I believe this is ments, not because of them.
back. It will cost just £20,000, but waged. Our present polluting and an endorsement ofthe hard, honest It is time for the Liberal Demo-
Thamesdown say no. Speed re- wasteftil transportsystem based on the work that they do for the commu- crats to be exposed for what they
stricting measures are needed in car is no help to those without a car, nity. There is much work to be are. They lack the ability and con-
many streets. Thamesdown say no. and the development of large retail done in the ward, and I hope you sistency ofpurpose to face up to the
Bus passes would be better for our outlets on the edges of Swindon suck will support me on May 2nd by necessary decisions of a party of
pensioners than the token system lie out oflocal retailers who best serve voting LABOUR yet again. government. Their rhetoric stresses
but Thamesdown say no. More the elderly, disabled and those with- As your local team we are aware personal freedom; but their policies,
pavements are needed, e.g. White- out the means to travel. that there are problems with some and their voting record inthe House
bill Way; Thamesdown say no. Here are some of the objectives I aspects ofthe council, it is our job to of Commons, where they consist-
Iwant measures to dear our streets would work towards: represent your views and sort the ently support Labour belie that
and play areas of dog fouling. develop an integrated transport problems out. We believe that it is rhetoric.
Thamesdown almost said yes, but network incorporating park and ride, very negative to just 'sound off' The list of the Liberal Demo-
instead formed a committee to improved bus services, linking existing without the back up of action. La- crat's deficiencies is long; they offer
discuss the problem - little has been cycle paths. Introduce a rapid trans- bour offers you positive action - all no coherent or comprehensive eco-
done. port, light railway system linking West year round. nomic policy; they would give new
Traffic, around areas like Swindon with the town centre and We are regularly in contact with powers to the Trade Unions; they
Blagrove, need attention. I support other areas of town. you via newsletters and are available would inhibit free enterprise with
Windmill Business Park's appeal • improve business for local retail- for consultation at our weekly sur- new regulatory bodies; they would
against Thamesdown's 'No' deci- ers by providing creche facilities in the geries or by telephone. rush the United Kingdom into a
sion for a second entrance/exit. village centres. We also involve ourselves in European currency union as quickly
I will continue to campaign • develop a comprehensive recy- campaigns to BENEFIT our com- as possible, irrespective of the eco-
against Thamesdown whereverthey cling service collecting paper, card- munity. Campaigns such as the re- nomic consequences; and their
say 'No' because for me it's these board, glass, plastics, metal and alu- instatement ofthe Outer Circle bus record in local government is a tale
very local issues that matter most. miniumcansseparatelyththeweekly route, cleaning up of Shaw Ridge, of waste, overspending and close
All year round consultation is refuse collections. and the provision of a crossing on co-operation with Labour.
essential. I have worked with resi- • ensure all new development Worsley Road. The Liberal Democrat's present
dents on issues like the Galileo land- schemes approved incorporate pedes- Thank you for the warm recep- themselves as a Party with no past,
scaping, the primary school catch- trian and cydeways and give space to tion I have received whilst canvass- but a bright future. On the con-
ment areas, the Greendown flood- wildlife and planting. ing, as your LOCAL candidate, trary, they are a rag-bag of discred-
lights, and numerous individual and • implement a programme of en- living locally, I hope you will give ited Socialists and fellow travellers
street based problems. For me ergyconservation, by improving insu- me your support to enable us to with an army of policy skeletons in
monthly surgeries in a cold hall are lation in council houces and giving further our work for the commu- their cupboard. It falls to the
no good. When I say 'as near as grants to assist private owners to do nity and to assist councillors Bob Conservatives to expose them.
your nearest phone or postbox', I the same. Improve energy conserva- Pixton and Sue Bates in their efforts. Voting Liberal Democrat is al-
mean just that. tion in all public buildings. We believe in putting YOU be- most the same as voting Labour.
On May 2nd, vote for Simon • provide community facilities for fore political dogma. I believe Freshbrook nowneeds a
Cordon to allow me to continue to Grange Park. Conservative voice on Thamesdown
give Freshbrook and Grange Park a • stop further development and Council, and I ask you therefore to
strong voice at Thamesdown. declare a'GreenBelt'amundSwindon. give me your support on May 2nd.