AHEAD of the Cheshire West and Chester Council election on Thursday, Winsford’s Liberal Democrats give the lowdown on their bid to ‘put the town first’.
We are fielding a formidable team of candidates for the CWAC elections on May 2.
All seven of our candidates live in Winsford, unlike the other parties who a have parachuted in some of their candidates from elsewhere. We believe local based candidates are what Winsford needs.
Our policy pledge for this election is quite simple – putting Winsford first.
We are very well aware that Government funding for local Authorities has been slashed.
But we do not believe that for the past four years Winsford has received its fair share of the available funds.
On the town centre saga, CWAC finally took our advice – suggested four years ago – and bought back the lease of the town centre.
Now they are dragging their feet with more consultations and reviews.
Ailsa Gaskill-Jones, Dene candidate
Living in Swanlow Lane, Ailsa has been a town councillor for eight years.
An experienced midwife, Ailsa is concerned about people’s health and wellbeing, she will be a strong fighter for residents.
Paul Carter, Gravel candidate
Ledward Street resident and now retired, Paul was a much respected union rep at his workplace – he is well versed in getting the best deal for people.
Paul is very concerned about traffic congestion his area of Winsford.
Bob Barton, Over and Verdin candidate
Bob is well known as a youth worker at the New Images Youth Centre – he wants a better deal for Winsford’s youth.
Charlie Parkinson, Over and Verdin candidate
Well respected town councillor Charlie is aiming to get back onto CWAC and represent Winsford once again as the effective campaigner he is.
Brandon Parkey, Over and Verdin candidate
Made his mark in the past as an town and borough councillor representing local people, Brandon is keen to take up the battle again.
Malcolm Gaskill, Swanlow candidate
Living on Redshank Avenue, Malcolm has represented Swanlow residents since 1999 for most of the time, his win was the first Labour defeat here in years.
Malcolm has a formidable reputation standing up for local residents.
Bev Theron, Wharton candidate
Winsford born and bred, Bev a retired teacher and respected town councillor for Wharton.
Many residents will have been helped by Bev to resolve local issues over the years – a tough fighter for the interests of Winsford people.
- Are you running as a council candidate in Thursday's vote? Want to submit a profile to go online before the big day? Email winsford@guardiangrp.co.uk
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