Heron Ward FOCUS Meet the candidates Ken Hando Ken was a Lib Dem councillor for 15 years up to 2011. He is a member and supporter of the Pier Trust ,Clock Tower Trust and Museum Trust and many other voluntary organisations in the town. “As a father and grandfather myself I am particularly keen on helping young families with their housing problems and supporting them to help in getting get their first foot on the housing ladder. I am also Chair of the East Kent European Movement and I believe that the UK must not become a peripheral country on the edge of Europe.” Sam Mahrouche Nigel Oakes Sam is a full time student studying Politics and International Relations at Canterbury Christ Church University. “At 17, I represented the East of England in the United Kingdom Youth Parliament with an underlying determination to improve the lives of disadvantaged children all over the country. I joined the Lib Dems not only for their stance on the economy and fairer taxation but for our shared view on the democratic deficit in this country and our mission to tackle poverty and mental health issues head on.” Nigel is a retired teacher who also worked in industry and commerce. Prior to this he served in the Army in the Cheshire Regiment. He was a Lib Dem councillor from 2000 - 2007. “I am interested in all aspects of local government, but I feel my main strengths are in supporting and advising the disadvantaged sector of the community. I am involved in voluntary charity work for the Soldiers, Sailors and Air Force Association and am also a trustee for The Kent Family Mediation service.” AS YOUR LIB DEM COUNCILLORS FOR HERON WARD WE PLEDGE THE FOLLOWING; ● We will fight for a Town Council for Herne Bay to devolve decision making and give local people a greater say ● We will ensure that increased investment is made for repair and maintenance of pavements in the town centre ● We will investigate better controls of traffic using the pedestrianised town centre area during restricted hours ● We will seek to increase the allowed parking time in restricted town centre areas from 1 to 2 hours and to extend sea front parking for up to 4 hours all year round ● We will campaign for more affordable housing for young families ● We will work with local Youth Support groups, Community Wardens and PCSO’s to contrao anti-social behaviour in the Memorial Park, town centre and sea front area Only the Lib Dems can turn Herne Bay around and make the council more open and democratic Vote Lib Dem on May 7TH and we will give you a voice throughout the year, not just at election time Introducing George Cunningham I’m George Cunningham and I’m your Liberal Democrat candidate for North Thanet, Herne Bay. I’ve been a soldier in the British Army, worked for two of Britain’s most successful global companies, run a charity and been a United Nations and European diplomat. I know how to bring new investment, jobs and opportunities to Thanet and Herne Bay. I’ve worked hard all my life to serve my family and my country. I’ve also known unemployment. I know how it feels to need work. Like you, I live in the real world. For too long the local political establishment has sat on its hands. They’ve had their time. If you elect me to Parliament, I will be your champion. I will bring all my experience of business and the European Union to bear on improving the local economy. You need a champion, not a eurosceptic spectator. The Liberal Democrats are proud of their record in government. We stood up for the ordinary families of Britain. And the Lib Dems have stopped the Tory party from destroying our public services. The Lib Dems have taken tough decisions to help get Britain back to growth. The Conservatives have not succeeded in Thanet. In fact, they have failed. The area has experienced decline relative to the rest of Kent. It has often been ignored. Now is the time for the people to speak. Now is the time to say enough is enough and to vote for a better future. Allow me to be your MP. Make me your choice, for your postal vote and on Thursday 7th May. Contact George: 7 gcunningham@gmail.com : eastkentcoastlibdems.org.uk/George George Cunningham for North Thanet @GFCunningham What does Herne Bay need? 20 mph speed limit on the seafront? Revised junction layout giving safer pedestrian crossing in the Kings Rd/Dering Rd/Park Rd area? Better pedestrian access from the seafront through to the town and Memorial park? We welcome your views on these and any other topics. Name: ................................................................................... 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