LIBERAL DEMOCRAT LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION GROUP ELECTIONS 2009
Positions for LGA Boards and Panels A-K
Deadline for the return of ballots Friday 31st July Returning Officer LGA Liberal Democrats, 6th Floor, Local Government House
The manifestos for the LGA boards and Group Executive are listed alphabetically by surname; this booklet contains manifestos for the names A-K. The full list of nominations is as follows:
GROU P E X E CU T IV E Group Leader (uncontested) Richard Kemp
Liverpool
Group Deputy Leader Zulfiqar Ali Gerald Vernon Jackson
Rochdale Portsmouth
Group Whip John Commons Edward Lord
Manchester City of London
Group Chair Jill Shortland David Williams
Somerset Richmond
Group Ex ecutiv e Jon Ball Stan Collins Nick Cotter Liz Green Geoff Juby Carl Minns Adam Paynter Howard Sykes
Ealing Cumbria , South Lakeland Cherwell Kingston Upon Thames Medway Hull Cornwall Oldham
B OA RDS & P A NE L S Children and Young People Board David Bellotti Martin Candler Gloria Cawood Mark Cory Bob Forder Ann Haigh Rabi Martins Colin Wilsdon Community Well Being Board Zulfiqar Ali Inge Forder David Foster Anne Hall Denise Hawksworth Theresa Higgins Doreen Huddart Graham Knight Rabi Martins Zoe Patrick David Rogers
Bath and North East Somerset Stockport Somerset, Mendip Colchester Gosport Epping Forest Watford West Sussex
Rochdale Gosport Blackburn with Darwen West Sussex Chesterfield Essex, Colchester Newcastle upon Tyne Mid Sussex Watford Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse East Sussex, Lewes
Culture, Sport and Tourism Board Barry Aspinell Paul Clark John Commons Paul Crossley Keith Davies Alan Gloak Anne Hall Brendan Jameson Graham Longley Gary Millar Tim Newhouse Peter Phillips Flick Rea Jo Roundell Greene Chris White
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Brentwood North Hertfordshire Manchester Bath and North East Somerset Neath Port Talbot Somerset West Sussex South Lakeland Southend Liverpool Flintshire Shropshire Camden South Somerset Hertfordshire, St Albans
Env ironment Board Paula Baker Steve Bradley Paul Clark Daniel Gallagher Angela Lawrence Isobel McCall Adam Paynter Sian Reid Jo Roundell Greene Roger Symonds Dorothy Thornhill Tony Trent Berni Turner
Basingstoke and Deane Lambeth North Hertfordshire Preston Vale of White Horse Milton Keynes Cornwall Cambridge South Somerset Bath and North East Somerset Watford Poole Liverpool
Fire Forum Spokesperson Edward Clein David Goddard Nigel Hartin Jeremy Hilton Roger Price Paul Shannon Mohib Uddin Allan Witherick
Liverpool Stockport Shropshire Gloucestershire Hampshire, Fareham Manchester Oldham Hertfordshire, St Albans
Human Resources Panel Steve Comer Stephen Knight Gary Long Simon Shaw
Bristol Richmond Nottingham Sefton
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Improv ement Panel Stan Collins John Commons Nick Cotter Claire Hudson David Neighbour Anthony Rowlands Jill Shortland Paul Twigger David Williams Steven Wylie
Cumbria, South Lakeland Manchester Cherwell Mendip Hart St Albans Somerset Liverpool Richmond Portsmouth
Regeneration & Transport Board Zulfiqar Ali Jon Ball Gavin Dodsworth Inge Forder Geoff Juby Heather Kidd Richard Knowles Isobel McCall Jill Shortland Roz Smith Tony Trent
Rochdale Ealing Lambeth Gosport Medway Shropshire Oldham Milton Keynes Somerset Oxfordshire Poole
Resources Panel Sarita Bush Sam Crabb Gary Long Leo Madden Alan Oxley David Radcliffe Keith Whitmore
Hull Somerset Nottingham Portsmouth South Bucks, Bucks Birmingham Manchester
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Rural Commission Lead Alison Clish Green Stan Collins Adam Paynter Paull Robathan
West Devon Cumbria, South Lakeland Cornwall South Somerset
Scrutiny Panel Bob Forder Denise Hawksworth Trevor Jones Bernadette Laventure David Neighbour Alan Oxley Andrew Smith Ian Stewart
Gosport Chesterfield Dorset, West Dorset Watford Hart South Bucks , Bucks Chichester Cumbria
Safer Communities Board Daisy Benson Duwayne Brooks Denise Hawksworth Anita Lower Paul Porgess Adrian Smith Allan Witherick
Reading Lewisham Chesterfield Newcastle upon Tyne Stockport Hinckley & Bosworth Hertfordshire, St Albans
Urban Commission Lead Abigail Bell Chris Maines Greg Stone
Hull Lewisham Newcastle upon Tyne
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CV
- Elected Councillor to Rochdale MBC for 12 years - European Candidate for Yorkshire and Humberside in 1999 - Rochdale’s Cabinet Member for Community Cohesion from 2006-2008 - Rochdale’s Lead Member for Transport in Greater Manchester in 2008-2009 - Currently the Deputy Mayor of Rochdale and Cabinet Member for Schools
Paula Baker
- for the Environment - for the Environment Board Paula has been a Councillor since 1987, on Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council in Hampshire. She is an engineering graduate, went into marketing, had a career break (ie children!) and lectured at her local college. Then Council business took over her life and she has become a full-time Councillor.
Paula, seen here visiting a plant producing refuse-derived fuel.
The Environment has never been so important. Climate change is a global problem, but it’s impacts are local and many of the changes we need to make are local too. The Environment Board has this as one of its key priorities. Through it we can hold Government to account; on this and on housing and planning issues, which are vital to all Councils and to our residents. I’m keen to work on your behalf. So, please give me your first preference vote. If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you. cllr.paula.baker@basingstoke.gov.uk or ring 01256 771219.
She has had many local government roles, including Council Leader for 3 years and holding a Planning portfolio. • 8 years as a Board member of a Housing Association • associate member of the Chartered Institute of Waste Management • given evidence to a Select Committee • author of a European report on Renewable Energy • coordinator of the EU Committee of the Regions Sustainable Development Commission, (dealing with European legislation relating to climate change and energy) • chaired the LGA “Plastic Bag Debate” and lives in a plastic- bagfree village!
Paula BAKER
Jon’s Record Since being elected as a substitute member of the Board, Jon has represented Lib Dem views at many board meetings, met with our MPs and also lobbied the Buses Minister. As a full member he could do much more!
Regeneration Jon is keen to promote a distinctive Lib Dem agenda of real community involvement in regeneration projects not Brown’s one-size-fits-all schemes.
About Jon • Activist since the 1980’s • Whip of LB Ealing Lib Dems • Federal Conference Committee member • Self-employed so has the time and flexibility for a daytime role • Fresh blood for the LGA!
Jon Ball
Jon collecting another of 1,300 local signatures against Heathrow expansion
Transport Transport issues are of fundamental importance to many communities - urban and rural. Jon is well-placed to provide input on handling these crucial issues as he has led major campaigns on the proposed West London Tram and Heathrow Airport expansion.
Abi Bell is orginally from Glossop in Derbyshire. She came to Hull in 1997 to study English and History at the university. After working for the third sector and as a HR Advisor for an electrical retailer, Abi was elected to Hull City Council in 2006 for Pickering Ward. Abi has served on Corporate Scrutiny and joined Cabinet in 2007 as Portfolio Holder for Customer and Corporate Services and is now Deputy Leader of the Council with responsibility for Policy Development and Implementation. The Liberal Democrats have a strong presence in the urban areas of England and Wales. We are running large cities, big budgets and transforming our cities to make them vibrant and viable for the future. I believe that the Lib Dem voice in our urban areas needs to be loud and co-ordinated as we become major players in our centres of industry. Many of us have decades of neglect and deprivation to overcome to make sure that our areas thrive and are in the best possible position to take advantage of an economic upturn when it comes.
The Lib Dems with the Leadership Centre for Local Government have invested in intensive training for this group of councillors known as “Next Generation 3�.We are committed to making the Liberal Democrat Party the best it can be by working together, challenging ourselves and each other and never settling for second best.
David Bellotti for Children and Young People Board Experience * First ever Liberal Democrat (and Gold Member of ALDC!) elected as a Member of Parliament at the Eastbourne by-election 1990 * 6 years on Bath and North East Somerset Council. Chair of Council last year. *Chair of the Liberal Democrat Group on South West Councils. * Previously 16 years an East Sussex County Councillor. Chaired the Education Committee, the Council and the Sussex Police Authority * Previously 12 years on Lewes District Council. * Previously 7 years on Lewes Town Council.
Qualifications *Masters Degree in Education Policy and Decision Making from the University of Sussex *Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling *Qualified Youth and Community Worker, working with the YMCA for 26 years
David says ‘My son (aged 6) and daughter (aged 2) keep me in touch with current schools and child care issues. I would love to continue to develop my work on the CYP Board’
David BELLOTTI
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Daisy is part of the successful Lib Dem team that is providing the only real opposition to Labour in Reading. Elected in 2006, defeating the Labour incumbent, Daisy is Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group and Chair of the Housing, Health and Community Care Scrutiny Panel. Daisy was Safer Communities spokesperson between 2006 and 2009. “Local councillors have first hand experience of tackling crime and anti- social behaviour in their areas and we must tap into this knowledge to build a credible message nationally as well as locally. Communities consistently cite crime and anti-social behaviour as issues that matter to them. The ward I represent is no different: from burglary in student neighbourhoods to drug-dealing and motorbike nuisances on council estates - crime is a massive concern to residents. This Labour government has failed on its core promise to be tough on crime and its causes. Money has been wasted and problems have got worse. The Tories have shown they have no ideas.”
The Lib Dems with the Leadership Centre for Local Government have invested in intensive training for this group of councillors known as “Next Generation 3”.We are committed to making the Liberal Democrat Party the best it can be by working together, challenging ourselves and each other and never settling for second best.
Steve BRADLEY for Environment Board Member
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Steve is party s p o k e s p e r s o n o n S u s t a i n a b i l i t y & Climate Change in Lambeth council, and a n active environmentalist for over 25 years. Steve is implementing progressive policies in Lambeth despite being in opposition. He has made his ward the hub of a local urban food-growing revolution ; is developing a social enterprise concept to train the long-term unemployed in energy-efficient building technology ; and is pressing for radical change to Lambeth’s planning rules to encourage sustainability.
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Steve is studying for an MSc in Urban Regeneration, with a focus on sustainable communities. He has particular expertise with regards planning and the built environment, having run his own consultancy in that field for the last five years. He is also an executive member of the Green Lib Dems, and heavily involved with the ‘Transition Towns’ concept locally. He is also a long-standing advocate of electric vehicles, and the proud owner of a 10yr old electric Peugeot.
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Steve is one of the group of councillors from the party’s ‘Next Generation’ training programme who are seeking election to the LGA. The Lib Dems have invested time and money in us over the last year. We want to repay that through our active involvement within the party nationally
Cllr Duwayne Brooks will bring valuable and relevant experience to the Community Safety board Thrust into public recognition when he and his friend Stephen Lawrence were attacked by racist murderers, Duwayne survived but for years was a victim of the event and the system. As well as writing a very powerful book he has also set up a charity to help support victims of crime. The Macpherson inquiry provided Duwayne with a unique understanding of where policing and community relations break down. Duwayne’s positive approach has led to his building strong links with the Police and many young black organisations in south London. Liberal Democrats in local government should take advantage of that invaluable insight to help better understand and improve safety within local communities. Before election to Lewisham Council, Duwayne was fully engaged with the Local Police Consultative committee and worked for it to reach out to groups and individuals disenfranchised by the establishment. He has a track record of working with Enough, the campaign to eradicate knife and gun crimes among our young people.
Duwayne says: “We need to ensure all the agencies are working together.” We understand the communities we represent and we can help agencies if they engage with us.” • Duwayne brings first-hand experience and knowledge of building good community relations amongst all; • Duwayne understands the problems caused by anti-social behaviour; • Duwayne speaks not just for Liberal Democrats, but articulates the needs of black youth often excluded from our debates.
Please give Cllr Duwayne Brooks your 1st preference for the Community Safety Board
Sarita was elected to Kingston Upon Hull City Council in 2007 winning a safe Labour seat. In 2008 She had a busy year becoming not only Chief Whip but also Chair of Finance & Efficiency Scrutiny "On becoming Chair I immediately changed the name of the Scrutiny to 'Value for Money' to focus both officers and members on one thing we should consider in our daily decision making. Having such a broad remit means I am experienced in many of the aspects of the work of the Resources Panel and believe I could make a valuable contribution. Born and bred in the North I am a hard working practical person with a strong belief in liberal democracy, fairness & transparency." "But you’ve never heard of me? Well, I am a relatively new councillor still in my first term and let's be honest, how many of you know where Hull is?! Please don’t let that stop you voting for me, I am young, enthusiastic and take on every challenge as a learning experience."
The Lib Dems with the Leadership Centre for Local Government have invested in intensive training for this group of councillors known as the “Next Generation 3”.We are committed to making the Liberal Democrat Party the best it can be by working together, challenging ourselves and each other and never settling for second best.
GLORIA CAWOOD Gloria Cawood is a Somerset County and Mendip District Councillor. She has held many leading roles in CYP including Education Porttfolio Holder, Scrutiny Chair and Youth and Community Chair. “I have the hands on experience to contribute to the national debate at a time when Children and Young People’s services are under constant challenge and change,” says Gloria
GLORIA WORKING WITH MINISTERS AND M.P.s Labour Ministers and officials to bring BSF early to Somerset and negotiated better funding for the Bridgwater project. MPs in Somerset on issues in their areas and given advice and help where needed.
WORKING WITH POLITICIANS, PUBLIC AND PARTNERS and partner organizations on projects which involve real change, e.g. an Early Years’ Policy brought together Social Services, Education the private and voluntary sectors. with professionals from Health, the Police and Voluntary organisations to ensure the child is at the centre of all decisions.
GLORIA IS NOT AFRAID TO TAKE ON TOUGH CHALLENGES
delivering a small schools policy which successfully encouraged federation, school reorganisation of a very rural area, and changes in SEN funding. school rolls are falling, social deprivation not recognised and per pupil funding low.
experience already, I am always willing and
It is these types of experiences that make Paul an ideal candidate for the LGA’s Culture, Tourism & Sports Board, prepared to learn more about the subject. I ask where he will work hard to help our Liberal Democrat group for your support in doing this.” continue to punch above its weight.
although I have a lot of local government
their minds, but I am also willing to work with
Paul is an accredited rugby coach for his local club, training young players from under-7 to under-18 levels, which has other political groups to get what is best for all. given him a good understanding of sports issues. He also enjoys travelling around our wonderful country and “I am able to attend meetings in London and, appreciates its culture and the needs of the tourist.
and to persuade MPs and minsters to change
“I believe I have the passion,
Paul Clark is a long-serving member of North Hertfordshire District Council and has served on the licensing committee knowledge and experience to discuss the issues since its inception, repeatedly chairing various hearings.
LGA Culture, Tourism & Sports Board
Paul Clark
Eddie Clein - Your 1st choice for the Fire Forum I have been a member of Merseyside Fire Authority since 1996. For most of that time I have been leader of the group which has been the largest group of LibDems on a UK fire authority. Five years ago, under Labour control, Merseyside was the worst performing fire authority in the UK. Since then it has been a ‘hung’ authority and latterly the Lib Dems have been the biggest group. During this period the authority has gone from the worst performing to the best performing authority in the country. Quite a transition. . . thanks to the LibDems. During recent years I have represented the authority on the fire forum, the Fire Management Board, the NW Regional Board, three LGA task groups and as a director of the NW Regional Control Board. I also represented the UK in the World Firefighter Games in Hong Kong and I had a positive and practical role in the organisation of the Games held in Liverpool in 2008 described by the organisers as “the best games ever”. I would be very appreciative of your support so I can continue the above involvement.
Eddie Clein - Your 1st choice for the Fire Forum Contact me on 0151 280 9519 or at eddie.clein@liverpool.gov.uk
Why vote for Alison for the Rural Commission? Lived and worked (primary school teacher) in rural West Devon for 30 years Experienced Lib Dem district councillor for over 20 years Started and chaired national Sparse group ....................... Spear-headed campaign to save post offices in rural Devon (2008-9) First chair of the LGA Rural Commission (1997-9) ............................... Passionate about environmental, economic & social issues in rural areas Knows the need to balance tourism and agriculture whilst retaining the special qualities of rural areas Has the time and enthusiasm to work for you! You can call Alison on 01822 614879 or email her: cllr.alison.cg@westdevon.gov.uk
Please give your first preference to:
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Stan Collins for LGA Executive & Rural Commission Good communications between party and councillors are essential for success and to make sure that local government remains a key element of the party’s work. Only I can provide those links with the key committees of the party.
Campaigning against the BNP in Burnley
About Stan Collins Lib Dem Group Leader on LGA Rural Commission and member of LGA Lib Dem Executive
Strategic thinking is also vital to the work of the Rural Commission and the Executive. I have a long record of identifying crucial issues and their campaigning potential early. I shall work to ensure that our LGA group and party work together to promote our values and policies.
District & County councillor - key player in Cumbria’s 2009 success As your representative on Made Affordable Rural Housing and federal committees, Stan has Second Homes national issues - thank Stan for the extra council tax Championed the interests of your council gets from second homes Local Government Led in campaigning for rural broadband Opposed policies which dump to diversify the local economy more work on councils Principal Councillor Rep. on Federal without the means to do it Executive & Federal Policy Committee Pressed for more integrated Member of ALDC Management cttee campaigning and member of G8 committee Any questions? Please contact Stan LGA’s representative on DCLG’s by phone on 01539 821086 or Matthew Taylor working group by email stanstheman@cix.co.uk
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Steve was first elected to Bristol City Council in 1983-7. After moving back to Bristol, he returned to the Council n 2005, and has just been re-elected for another term. * LGA HR Panel and LGE Board 2007-date * Lib Dem rep. on National Joint Councils 2007-date * Chair Bristol City Council HR Committee 2005 to date * Cabinet Member for Resources 2005-7 * Has chaired and served on many Recruitment Panels * Has also chaired numerous appeal & dispute hearings
About Steve Comer
for LGA HR panel
Steve Comer is employed in the Civil Service, currently working to help establish the new UK Border Agency. He has over 20 years of HR experience, having worked in staff training and development, and as an official in the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) in a number of negotiating roles. * Member of the PCS National Executive - 2000 to date * PCS National negotiator in 2002-5, and member of an employer group Executive Committee 1999-2006 * Project worker in Union Learning 2005-7.
A record of action - and experience
“We Liberal Democrats have to work hard to win and hold our seats, but to deliver for those who vote for us we need high quality, well-motivated officers. The recession gives us a golden opportunity to make Local Government the employer of choice we say we want it to be. Liberal Democrats on the LGA HR Panel have actively represented our Councillors and have ensured that personnel policies are to the fore in driving Council improvement. I have almost 20 years experience in working with HR policies, procedures and negotiations in the public sector, and I want to use this to help Lib Dem Councillors. The next two years are likely to be very challenging, and if reelected I would be looking to set up a network for Lib Dem Councillors who are Lead Members for HR.�
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To contact John call/text on 07958 026428 or e-mail johncommons@levenshulme.com
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Has won 7 consecutive elections to Manchester City Council since the 1980’s Former Parliamentary Agent to Rt. Hon. Alan J. Beith MP, and has worked alongside councillors in Yorkshire, Cheshire, Cumbria, John works closely with members of our Group Executive and Cabinet and has Merseyside, Northumberland and Greater ensured full attendance at LGA Executive. Manchester. Chief Whip of the Lib Dem Group at LGA Has fought this year and won cheaper Deputy Member of the LGA Executive deals for councillors attending LGA Member of LGA Improvement Board and the conferences. Lib Dem Improvement Board 100 % attendance at both LGA Former Vice Chair of ALDC and former PPC Improvement Board, our internal Lib Dem Sheffield Hillsborough Improvement Board and organised Party Trainer and Party Conference Chair year “Serving Local Government at a national level is Improvement Board Away Day this year. a great honour and if you choose to elect me I National Lib Dem, spokesperson on promise that I will work hard and serve you to Culture Sport and Tourism for 7 years. the best of my ability.”
John Commons
Group Whip, Improvement & Culture Boards
Mark Cory is originally from Ingatestone, rural Essex, but is now a pro-active member of the Colchester Council Group. Mark was elected as the youngest councillor ever in Colchester in 2007. He won the ward for the Lib Dems for the first time, at the age of only 20, whilst simultaneously studying History and Politics at the University of Essex. Since graduating, Mark has been heavily involved in Youth Work, predominantly in local government authorities and the voluntary sector. When working as a Youth Participation and Development Officer for a Local Authority, Mark gained vital experience working to protect, develop and promote children and young people; working in partnership with schools, the CYPSP - Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership, the LSP, the Police, the County Council Youth Service and a wealth of other Youth based organisations. Mark's voluntary work has revolved around the needs of children and young people, specifically engagement and participation within the local community and running community-based activities, in particular setting up a New Youth Club in his ward. Recently, Mark was elected by the Young People of Colchester as their Youth Champion 2008-2009, something which he is extremely proud of. Mark Cory's abundance of knowledge of the subject, combined with his youthful outlook and enthusiasm, makes him highly suited to becoming a member of the Children and Young People Panel at the LGA.
The Lib Dems with the Leadership Centre for Local Government have invested in intensive training for this group of councillors known as “Next Generation 3�.We are committed to making the Liberal Democrat Party the best it can be by working together, challenging ourselves and each other and never settling for second best.
Councillor Sam Crabb Resources Champion
Sam CRABB Printed, published and promoted by Sam Crabb - the best choice for the LGA.
Paul Crossley I offer * experience * knowledge * commitment * hard work I bring * fresh thinking * willingness to get involved in detail and development I have been active in the Liberal Democrats since 1985 and a Councillor in Bath for 18 years. For the last two years I have served you on the CTS Board of the LGA. Apart from the Board itself I represent you on Libraries and Heritage. During these two years I have argued the case for increasing Councillor representation on the numerous quangos in this field, developed policy and liaised with our MPs. I would welcome the opportunity to serve you again on this committee. For further information: mobile no: 07718 632 959 email: paul.n.crossley@btinternet.com
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Paul Crossley
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Keith Davies has been involved in local government since 1979, first at grass-roots community council level, then from 1985 with Neath Borough Council. With the change in Wales to unitary councils, he joined the Neath Port Talbot County Borough shadow authority when it was set up in 1995 and has been a member of the county borough council ever since. He was opposition leader in the council's first eight years. During that time he served on all the major committees and held a chair on the audit committee. He is a former chair of Swansea Bay Port Health Authority and currently serves on West Glamorgan Archives Committee. He was Mayor of the County Borough in 2005-6 and is currently leader of the Liberal Democrat group on the council. His sporting and recreational credentials are that he is president of his local cricket club and a life-long member of Neath Rugby Football Club. He is a regular bowls player and has played at international level. I trust I may have your confidence and support in electing me as a culture, tourism and sport board member.
LGA Liberal Democrat Group Elections
Inge Forder Candidate for: Transport and Regeneration Board Community Well-being Board Gosport Borough councillor - Party and Group secretary. A career spent in further and higher education teaching social science. Native German and keen long distance cyclist with knowledge of continental transport systems, particularly in urban areas. I am seeking election because: My experience promoting and campaigning for improved cycle lane provision in my home town, and involvement with policy making for the elderly, have encouraged me to take these experiences to a national body. I believe Liberal Democrats should make green issues their own through civic responsibility and localism. My election would help support the work of a successful group on a small council by enhancing its links with other party members.
Green issues, civic responsibility and localism are all Lib Dem issues
LGA Liberal Democrat Group Elections
Bob Forder Candidate for: Children and Young People Board Scrutiny Panel Gosport Borough councillor - Group Chair and Chair of the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee. I have undertaken post-graduate research into the scrutiny process in Parliament. A career spent in education, including 15 years as Deputy Head of a large, urban comprehensive school. I am seeking election because: I believe my experience in education would be invaluable in helping fashion policy. I know what works on the ground (and what doesn’t). We must provide quality and liberalism. We must ensure equality of opportunity. My experience as Chair of an Overview and Scrutiny Committee and my research into House of Commons select committees have allowed me to develop the skills required to carry out scrutiny well My election would help support the work of a successful group on a small council by enhancing its links with other party members.
Education - the key to a free society Scrutiny-a way to better policy-making
David Foster Candidate for the Community Well-Being Board. Councillor, Blackburn with Darwen Unitary Authority since 1990 Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care since 2007. Chair of Blackburn with Darwen Health Partnership Board. Member of our Healthy Living Board. Member of our Local Strategic Partnership Deputy Leader of the Council. Leader - Blackburn with Darwen Liberal Democrat Group. Member of the Party for over 30 years. Member of ALDC for over 20 years. Since becoming Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care I have been leading our Fit For The Future programme, which has seen the development of new Extra Care Housing, improvements to our Learning Disability provision, Home Care Services and Residential Homes. We are working closely with Health developing Intermediate Care and Reablement Services. In addition we are undertaking a review of our Day Care provision and developing Personalisation. The Council is developing a bid with our Primary Care Trust to for a Care Trust Plus to integrate the commissioning of both Health and Social Care, which will give Councillors a say in Health Service provision. I am putting my name forward as I am retiring from my job as Assistant Head teacher and will now have the necessary time to commit to this important role. Contact details: Tel 01254 703858 Email: david.foster@blackburn.gov.uk
ALAN GLOAK CHAIRMAN TEAM SOMERSET AND THE 500 CLUB For the past two years, whilst Chairman of Somerset County Council. I have chaired Team Somerset and overseen the preparation of its legacy strategy for the 2012 London Games. This encompasses all aspects of Culture, Sport and Tourism in Somerset and is an excellent Blue Print to take out to the rest of the country. Recently I have been asked by the South West RDA to act as a coordinator between their 2012 executive board and local councils in the South West. With the newly created English Tourist Board, the LGA should and must have a seat and voice in the way this body promotes all parts of England, and not just the tourist spots. I can be that voice. Since becoming a councillor in 1995 I have held portfolios for Community Regeneration and Economic Development and also had a major responsibility for all aspects of Culture, Sport and Tourism at County and District level.
PLEASE VOTE FOR ALAN GLOAK
David Goddard Nominated for Lib Dem spokesperson on the Fire Forum
Knowledge Dave has the proven knowledge and skills over the last two years as the Lib. Dem Spokesperson on the Fire Forum to deliver our message strong and clear on the issues that are important, from New Dimensions to Regional Fire Control Centres, to fair and sensible pay settlements for the Fire Service. Experience A Lib Dem Metropolitan Council Leader running a four star strongly improving council, [highest rating possible from the Audit Commission]. One of only four in the country. Past leader of the Lib Dems on Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Authority serving on every committee over 12 years including Regional Fire Board and North West Fire Project Board. Works closely with the only female member on the entire Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Authority, a ward colleague from Stockport Metropolitan Council. Expertise Not only brings the added dimension of a successful Council leader to the table when attending Safer Communities Board on wider issue as part of the Fire Forum brief, but also has real understanding of the need to keep our policies on the Fire Service up to date and fully inclusive in the wider group. No surprises, an excellent rule to live by. Dave says:“It has been a privilege to serve as Lib Dem spokesperson and would welcome the chance to continue, I thank the leader of Manchester Lib Dems Cllr. Simon Ashley for moving me and the North West Lib Dem Regional Chair Cllr Sue McGuire for seconding.� For Knowledge, Experience and Expertise
Liz GREEN (previously Shard)
ANN HAIGH
Ann Haigh has throughout her professional and political life demonstrated a commitment to children. Epping Forest district councillor since 1996.
Ann Haigh (right) campaigning with other Lib Dems against child poverty Chair of the Local Management Board of children's centres School Governor Former Chair of the local Children and Schools Strategic Partnership (inter agency working) Social worker with experience at practitioner and managerial level in both statutory and voluntary
At present a selfemployed children's Guardian and independent social worker Member of the advisory board on the Court rules for the Adoption and Children Act Adviser to the Bulgarian Authorities on child care legislation and provision As part of lobby groups on children's issues
Essex county councillor and Lib Dem spokesperson on education and children, 2001-05.
provided evidence to Select Committees met with members of the Houses of Commons and Lords wrote press releases and was interviewed on both National Radio and television Experience of organising seminars in relation to pressure group activity which obtained good press coverage in National newspapers
A children’s champion with expert experience
My name is Anne Hall. I was elected West Sussex County Councillor for Haywards Heath East on June 5, 2009, winning a previously held Conservative seat. I trained as a Primary School teacher specializing in physical education and taught until starting my family. I have three children and have run my own nursery school, taught swimming and am now Director of a small local business publishing trade magazines. I have been involved with the Liberal Democrats for many years, supporting my husband as a West Sussex County and Mid Sussex District Councillor. I have been appointed to the Community Services Select Committee at West Sussex County Council and am becoming involved in the community of my ward, attending the Bentswood Community Steering Group and the Franklands Village Forum for services for the Elderly. I am particularly interested in the partially sighted and run a local group for Macular Degeneration. I also hope to be involved in the Fit as a Fiddle campaign for the over 50’s, an Age Concern initiative. I enjoy walking, swimming, theatre, dancing (ballroom and salsa), reading and travelling. I am very committed to health and sport in the community and would like to be considered as a member of the Community Well-Being Board or the Culture, Tourism and Sport Board.
The main objective of this panel is to review performance against corporate plans and policy priorities. As the current Chair of the Chesterfield Borough Council Overview and Scrutiny Board and the most experienced Cllr chairing Board meetings and Call Ins, I have since 2003 played a prominent part in both the development and progression of the role of Scrutiny. Performance review is the basis of the Board's annual work programme. I have a full appreciation of: 1. How an effective process both enhances local democracy and improves local services 2. The difficulties associated with mainstreaming Scrutiny into embedded cultures resistant to change 3. Performance challenges such as under resourcing and political neutrality Since 2003 I have undertaken ongoing training and development with both my local authority and through my attendance of local government and party conferences. This attendance ensures that my knowledge is regularly updated.
I have the experience and the commitment to meet the challenges of the LGA. Together we can make a difference -
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TheresaforHiggins The Community Well-Being Board
Theresa is a councillor on Colchester Borough Council (CBC)and had just been re-elected to Essex County Council (ECC). Theresa has a proven track record in the field of social inclusion and equalities. She is the shadow spokesman for Equality and Diversity at ECC. She is a member of the Options for Independent living - transport group. On CBC she is the Diversity champion and she is Lib Dem spokesman on the East of England Social Inclusion Panel. She is a member of the Liberal Democrats Disabled Association.
Theresa with the SOS bus introduced by the Liberal Democrat- led administration in Colchester, to offer medical and pastoral care in the evenings in the High street with debt advice and other help to different parts of the Borough during the day.
Theresa’s activities have included: persuading ECC to sign “Every Disabled Child Matters” Charter Taking part in “Try a Bus” Day and “Try A train” Day Visiting Old peoples' homes Getting better access for Disabled people. Securing better mobile Library routes Ensuring that the adult education facilities in Colchester are accessible .
Theresa at the “Try A Train” Day with Jeanette (who is Deaf) and Joe(who has learning Disabilities). These days highlight to the transport operators the difficulties faced when using public transport .
In the last twelve months, Jeremy Hilton has represented the LGA during negotiations with CLG on the transfer of New Dimension assets to fire authorities. He helped secure from the government a 16 year maintenance contract for New Dimension fire equipment plus funding to support the National Resilience Board. Tel: 01452 501206 jeremy@jeremyhilton.co.uk
Jeremy is just the person to lead on fire service matters for the Liberal Democrats!
Jeremy Hilton... is the Liberal Democrat lead member on the LGA Fire Services Management Committee former cabinet member for fire in Gloucestershire chaired plenary sessions at the last two LGA fire conferences gave evidence at a House of Commons select committee on fire control represents the LGA on the National Resilience Board involved in I&DeA peer reviews of fire & rescue authorities is the leader of the Liberal Democrats on Gloucestershire County Council a local councillor for a total of 18 years
TREVOR JONES OBE Number 1 for Scrutiny Joined the old Liberal Party over 40 years ago and been a Councillor since 1973. Steeped in local government and campaigning (Chair of the Association of Liberal Councillors for nine years up to 1985). For many years a member of Dorset County Council (Leader 199701), West Dorset District and Dorchester Town (Mayor three times). In recent years specialised in developing Scrutiny work. Nationally Vice-Chair of LGA Scrutiny Panel since its creation. Locally Chair since 2001 of County Council Audit & Scrutiny Committee (described by recent peer review team as “exemplary�). Up and down the country, Scrutiny support work for the IDeA.
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Dear Colleagues, For the last 9 years I have been Group Leader in Medway. Now that I have stood down I want to use some of my time to help the party’s local government wing advance. Here in Medway we have the largest amount of regeneration sites in the South East. I have been deeply involved in our regen schemes and I think there is a wealth of experience of these which would benefit our work on the Transport and Regeneration Board. I was a director of the Chatham Maritime Trust from 1997-2005 which handled the regeneration projects once they were complete. As one of the large number of Lib Dems who is not running my local council, I believe that the LGA Group Executive should be a mix of people from different types of council. My 13 years experience as a councillor especially on finance will be an asset to the exec.
Geoff JUBY
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OVER 20 YEARS LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE GROUP LEADER ON MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL CAMPAIGNER WITH A CONSCIENCE OVER 30 YEARS WORKING FOR COMMUNITY AND PARTY PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF WORKING WITH COUNCILLORS, MP’S & MEP’S
ACTION-NOTJUSTPROMISES A few years ago I became chronically ill and had to undergo major treatment, which was successful, for a life threatening condition. The impact on my wife and me was devastating at the time and brought home to us the essential needs of people living with disabilities. I, as a Lib Dem councillor and in my private life have been involved in helping others access services. Campaigning for inclusion of people who were not overtly classed as ‘disabled’ but were; none the less struggling with coming to terms with life altering conditions. This has lead me to become even more passionate about services for our communities, enabling people and providing the routes for people to lead productive and fulfilling lives. I have a sound track record encouraging and enabling people. I also know from first hand experience what communities lack by way of provision to help people. If elected to serve on the Community and Well-Being Board at the LGA I will: Strive to improve access at a local level through Local Government; facilitating or providing the services needed. Work with Lib Dem colleagues across the political landscape to achieve positive outcomes. Try and achieve new ways of working to overcome obstacles which fetter progress for our e KNIGHT communities. Graham Knight Vote NOW - Vot
Stephen Knight for Human Resources panel Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Resources, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Liberal Democrat Board Member, Standards Board for Engand Accredited IDeA Member Peer Member of Greater London Employment Forum Former Liberal Democrat political adviser at London Councils Dear fellow Liberal Democrat councillor, The talent and commitment of our staff is the single most important factor in the success of any council. As a local government sector we employ over 2.2 million staff at a cost of almost ÂŁ60bn a year, so there is huge value in getting our HR policies right. This will be especially true over the next few years, as the growing financial squeeze will require every council to work with its staff to achieve ever higher levels of productivity. As your representative on the HR panel, I will work closely with the group leadership to ensure we put forward the agreed views of the LGA Lib Dem group, especially on resource critical issues such as the annual pay negotiations. In a period of recession and deflation, when many of our residents are facing job insecurity, pay negotiations must reflect public expectations of pay restraint as well as the affordability of any pay offer. As a Liberal Democrat I will champion issues of equality and justice in employment so that we can build a motivated and inspired workforce.
Cllr Stephen Knight cllr.sknight@richmond.gov.uk
(020) 8977 4541
73 Harrowdene Gardens, Teddington,TW11 0DJ
Richard Knowles Experience matters ….. * Deputy Chair & Liberal Democrat Leader LGA Regeneration & Transport Board * Transport Professor and Researcher * Chair of Capital Projects at Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority * Former Leader of Oldham Council * Huge network of contacts in Councils, Parliament, Europe & transport bodies
Action succeeds ….. * Exposed shortfalls in national funding of over-60s free off-peak bus fares; Secured Government review of grant distribution to Councils for 2010 * Set up and Chairs joint Liberal Democrat LGA/Parliament Transport Group * Campaigns for road safety, light & heavy rail investment, better bus services and many more park & ride facilities and against Heathrow’s third runway
Dear Colleagues, Labour’s transport policies have failed our urban and rural communities. Transport investment must be a priority to help pull the economy out of recession. Many regeneration schemes need transport investment. Liberal Democrats must campaign for sustainable transport: Quality Partnerships and Contracts to deliver better local bus services More investment in light, heavy and high speed rail projects No to Heathrow’s third runway and Yes to taxing airline fuel Tax relief on public transport season tickets & cycling to work More Park & Ride schemes to encourage public transport use email: cllr.r.d.knowles@oldham.gov.uk Tel:01457 876701
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