TODAY Brentford, Chiswick, Gunnersbury,
Lib Dems up 9%
The last general election result (Brentford and Isleworth constituency, 2005)
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Hounslow, Isleworth and Osterley
This is the day to make a change
today@hounslowlibdems.org.uk
April 2010
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Campaigns for action in your area
Community action with actress Susan Penhaligon
Local support for the Lib Dems has grown dramatically and the seat is now a three-way marginal. For two things you can do today, see page 4.
Lab -13%
Stop Heathrow’s expansion by stealth Noise from Heathrow has blighted all of our lives for far too long and, despite the recent High Court victory, will increase with the loss of the ‘Cranford Agreement’. Labour remain determined to add a third runway at Heathrow. To make matters even worse, they are scrapping the 1952 Cranford Agreement that protects residents east of the runway from excessive noise. The noise impact of this change is imminent.
Left to right: Lib Dem Cllr Andrew Dakers, Cllr Munira Wilson, Cllr Stephen Knight and Former Deputy Assistant Commissioner Brian Paddick.
So what’s the solution? Local Liberal Democrat councillor and prospective MP Andrew Dakers has proposed to Hounslow Council that they should work with other local authorities to use their powers under the 1972 Local Government Act to put a Private Bill before Parliament to bring back
the Cranford Agreement as primary legislation. ÜFind out more about the Liberal Democrats’ proposals for preventing further expansion of Heathrow and its excessive noise pollution, by visiting http://tinyurl.com/ CranfordAgreement Bill where you’ll find detailed information. You can also sign a petition to stop any further expansion of Heathrow on page 4.
“[Of the prospective MPs] Andrew Dakers best articulated what is at stake... and reminded Hounslow that Heathrow must not be a NIMBY issue, but that we must [also remember the] more devastating contribution of aviation towards climate change” Greenpeace West London blog
The Lib Dem difference: four steps to a fairer Britain
1. Fairer taxes that put money back in your pocket Pay no tax on the first £10,000 you earn – cutting most tax bills by £700 2. A fair chance for every child Smaller class sizes, more cash for schools and abolish university tuition fees 3. A fair future: create jobs by making Britain greener Invest in public transport, renewable energy and energy-efficient homes 4. A fair deal for you from the politicians Make politicians accountable and give you the right to sack corrupt MPs.
Change that works for you
Prospective MP and Cllr Andrew Dakers with Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg MP
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Brentford, Chiswick, Gunnersbury, Hounslow, Isleworth and Osterley . TODAY
TODAY . Brentford, Chiswick, Gunnersbury, Hounslow, Isleworth and Osterley
A record A PROMISE of action OF MORE... Andrew has campaigned locally since 2000 and since his election as a councillor in 2006 has stepped up his efforts on a range of key local issues: þ Climate change Andrew successfully challenged the Council to establish a £1m climate change investment fund and
Here Andrew sets out some of the local priorities he will continue to champion if you elect him as your next MP...
successfully challenged the Council to sign up to the 10:10 campaign pledge to reduce its CO2 emissions by 10% in 2010 þ Schools expansion Andrew supported local amenity groups that for many years were highlighting the pressure population growth would put on primary and secondary schools – eventually the Council listened and has started to put an expansion programme in place
Regenerate Hounslow Town Centre
For the past four years Andrew has chaired the Brentford High Street Steering Group. This has delivered improvements in parking, Christmas lights and better signage. Work is now beginning on a new masterplanning process. Ü http://tinyurl.com/ TownCentreRegeneration
Joseph Bourke, Cllr Andrew Dakers and Mona Naqvi in Brentford town centre.
BRENTFORD
Over a year on from consultants publishing a new vision for the town centre and nothing has happened. Hundreds of people have signed a petition backing Andrew’s call on Hounslow Council to speed up work on new plans for the town centre. Ühttp://tinyurl.com/ TownCentreRegeneration
CHISWICK
OSTERLEY ISLEWORTH
Cllrs Munira Wilson and Andrew Dakers at West Middlesex Hospital
þ Housing crisis Andrew suggested that the Council make the Locata housing allocation system easier to use by introducing ‘auto-bidding’ – he is still pushing for the Council to implement its promised pilot
þ Sustainable urban development Andrew led drives for further design and environmental sustainability improvements to a number of major developments across the constituency – and established awardwinning Brentford High Street Steering Group to fight the decline of the town centre and catalyse regeneration þ Responsible investment Andrew set out detailed proposals, now broadly adopted by the Council’s pension fund, to raise the responsible investment practices of the authority’s multi-million pound pension fund assets
Cllrs Jon Ball and Andrew Dakers with supporters of investment in Gunnersbury Park.
While Hounslow Council procrastinates Andrew has edited a detailed report setting out how the renovations of Gunnersbury Park, local history museum and mansions could be completed by borrowing the £8.2m Hounslow must invest and repaying the loan over 25 years. Ühttp://tinyurl.com/ InvestingInGunnersburyReport
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þ Health services Andrew queried the carryover of debt from the previous health authority and scrutinised dubious procedures around the retendering of counselling services
þ Historic buildings Andrew demanded action at Gunnersbury and Boston Manor Parks – and has now put detailed proposals before the Council setting out how to fund the Gunnersbury regeneration without building on the corner of the park
Renovate Gunnersbury Park
Reinvigorate Brentford Town Centre
If you want things to be different, really different, choose the candidate and party that are able to make real change happen – Andrew Dakers and the Liberal Democrats. If we’re brave enough to make a fresh start, there is hope for a different future, a different way of doing things in Hounslow and across the nation.
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Secure fairer funding for NHS Hounslow
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Andrew has launched a petition calling on the Department of Health and NHS London to give our local health service a fair share of funding and protect the West Mid from potential loss of its A&E. Ühttp://tinyurl.com/NHSHounslow
Prospective Lib Dem MPs Cllrs Dakers and Wilson with one of the many local residents signing their petition for faster regeneration of Hounslow Town Centre
End the stink of Mogden Sewage Works Andrew has backed residents’ legal action and together with Vince Cable MP has called for the six remaining uncovered storm tanks to be covered over. If elected he will lobby OFWAT and Thames Water for an investment plan. Ühttp://tinyurl.com/MogdenPetition Cllrs Andrew Dakers and Paul Fisher outside the High Court during the recent residents’ case against Thames Water.
Take Back Power Hounslow
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Our democracy at a local, UK and European level needs fundamental reform and now is the time for much needed action. Please sign-up today to support our grassroots campaign to change politics for good in Hounslow. Cllr Andrew Dakers
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To read our proposals for democratic reform at a local, national and European level visit
http://takebackpowerhounslow.org
Improve the tube service at Turnham Green
Andrew is calling on the Mayor of London to improve the service frequency at Turnham Green by looking at options including reducing waiting time at Heathrow. Ü http://tinyurl.com/ TurnhamGreenStation A D V ER T I S E M E N T
Brentford, Chiswick, Gunnersbury, Hounslow, Isleworth and Osterley . TODAY
Andrew’s 5 promises to you:
Andrew Dakers is a councillor and leader of the Liberal Democrats in Hounslow. He is the Lib Dem prospective MP for the Brentford & Isleworth constituency in the next election. Here we outline Andrew’s experience and the key ways he promises to serve you if elected.
1. I will be a local MP who will continue to live in our constituency and have an office open 7 days a week in the heart of our constituency. 2. I will hold advice surgeries at least every two weeks to help ALL the people of our constituency. Emails, letters and phone calls will be responded to within 14 working days.
FACT FILE including Uganda, Fiji and India § Written extensively on how to improve Environmental Professional Sustainability and experience: Corporate Responsibility § IT - BBC § Elected councillor § Communications in 2006 and Leader & Business Change of Hounslow Liberal - GlaxoSmithKline Democrats § Environmental § Member of Hounslow campaigner - WWF-UK Council’s Pension Fund § Corporate responsibility committee. public policy advocacy Memberships include: - Business in the § Brentford Independent Community. Association of Other experience: Supporters § Travelled and worked § United Nations in developed and Association UK developing countries, § Friends of the Earth.
what the papers say... “Ann Keen’s Lib Dem opponent... has a good chance of taking the seat [at] the next election” London Evening Standard’s Paul Waugh
Interests: § Local development issues § Theatre and cinema § Hiking, cycling and scuba-diving.
Campaigning for your community Other issues Andrew is fighting for... Andrew is advocating the involvement of responsible local people on panels in determining the appropriate restorative action for offenders who admit to petty crimes and Anti-Social Behaviour.
For further information, including a short film on Community Justice Panels visit: http://tinyurl.com/ CommunityJusticePanels
BrentfordTW8.com, ChiswickW4.com
Brentford, Chiswick & Isleworth Times
A D V ER T I S E M E N T
Andrew Dakers with actress Susan Penhaligon and other campaigners against massive increases in licence fees from the Port of London Authority for residential boats.
Tackling crime with Community Justice Panels
“The strongest performance in the poll was from the Liberal Democrat candidate...” “10,477 [Lib Dem] votes [gives] credit to the party’s suggestions that three party politics are very much alive in the constituency now”
3. I will campaign on a range of local priorities. I will keep you informed of my work in quarterly progress reports.
Opposing war in Iraq and Afghanistan There were no WMDs and inspectors were denied time to finish their job. The war, opposed by LibDem former leader Charles Kennedy since the start, has cost thousands of lives on all sides, and the British taxpayer has had to foot a bill for over £4.5billion so far. In 2009 Andrew endorsed calls at a national level for British troops to be withdrawn from Afghanistan. He’ll speak up for a different approach to deliver Middle East
Two things you can do today...
Please help Andrew Dakers and the Lib Dems win for the local community in 2010 by filling in and returning the slip below. You can also add your name to Andrew’s petition to stop Heathrow’s expansion by stealth by calling for the return of the Cranford Agreement.
peace, recognising the impacts of poverty and a lack of dialogue in causing terrorism. Find out more at: http://tinyurl.com/ InternationalConflict
Return to: Hounslow Lib Dems, FREEPOST,127 I support the Lib Dem Central Avenue, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW3 2RQ campaign to stop Heathrow’s expansion by stealth by Name ____________________ putting a Cranford Agreement Address ___________________ Bill before Parliament.
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Qualifications: MSc Development Management, The Open University.
4. I will bring together a Community Forum every four months where local residents, press and any other organisation can raise issues and concerns and hold me accountable at a local level. 5. I will not claim an MP housing allowance, London weighting, expenses for food or first class travel. _________________________ For full details, visit www.andrewdakers.com Contact Andrew on 07788 116159 or on twitter: andrewdakers
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I can make a donation to support the Liberal Democrat campaign: o £50 o £20 o £10 o other
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o I will vote for the Lib Dems o I will display a poster o I will deliver leaflets in my local area
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