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n ELECTION CANDIDATE PROFILES - SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL, STOKE PARK AND CHESWICK WARD (1 SEAT) James Arrowsmith, Liberal Democrats I’m James Arrowsmith, a part-time Civil and Environmental engineering student at UWE and a Cheswick resident. During my time at UWE I’ve represented students as a course representative, a student council member and as an active member of the community. Parking is huge concern for many residents. I want to tackle the root cause of this problem by working closely with UWE and the MoD to find long-term, sustainable solutions
Dayley Lawrence, Labour Party I work for the NHS. I grew up in the inner city area of Easton, Bristol and became involved in local politics, campaigning and working on elections from the age of 10. I want to be there for residents. Local politics is about communities, being involved and involving the people that live in them. Political ventures are often viewed by many as selfish developments, however I want to better the lives and
George Maggs, Conservative Party Candidate I have lived, worked and went to school in South Gloucestershire and have been campaigning with and supporting Stoke Park & Cheswick residents for many years. Whilst there have been a number of notable successes, including ensuring all residents have access to landline and internet connections, developing Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) to prevent obstructive parking, and making
to the parking crisis and ease the strain on our streets. I’ll fight for fair funding for education. As a young person I’ve seen first-hand the effects of Tory cuts which has left South Gloucestershire as one of the lowest funded education authorities in the country. On May 2nd vote James Arrowsmith, Liberal Democrat for a strong local voice on school funding, action on parking, developing a better relationship with UWE and Demand Better for Stoke Park and Cheswick. communities that I represent. Working with local groups and fighting for causes are very important to me. I grew up in a single parent family in the inner city of Bristol, a family that only survived with support of the benefits system and the strong communities around us. Equality among residents is very important to me. I have campaigned for both LGBT and disabled rights. I want to put my life experience into supporting the residents of Stoke Park & Cheswick. real progress towards ensuring that the vacant business units on Cheswick Square are occupied. There are still many outstanding problems which I am determined to help resolve. Until recently, I was also a researcher at UWE and I am therefore uniquely placed to help both residents and students find solutions to issues around Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO) and parking. I hope you will consider lending me your support on 2nd May so we can continue to improve our local area.
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