LIBERAL DEMOCRAT LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION GROUP ELECTIONS 2009
Positions for LGA Boards and Panels L-Z
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 L-Z. 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
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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Bernadette LAVENTURE for Scrutiny Panel Member Bernadette has 22 years experience in both corporate and small business ventures as well as running her own business.
She has been part of the Lib Dem team in Watford since 2007 and has been a member on Policy Development Scrutiny and Licensing as well as Health Scrutiny at Hertfordshire County Council. She joined the Cabinet in 2008, with responsibility for Corporate Services, which includes scrutiny, performance monitoring, customer services, communications and equalities. Outside of the Council, Bernadette is a board member of the Watford Community Housing Trust and Audit Committee member for the same organisation. “Scrutiny is a vital role if we are to maximise the resources and services that the LGA provides, which is there to help and support all councillors as well as influencing national policy. One of the LGA's top priorities for this year are efficiency and value for money and where better than to start at home with this. I have devoted much of my time to scrutiny roles and I believe that I can positively contribute to this panel in order to ensure that the LGA continues and improves its support to Lib Dem councillors in the challenging times we have ahead of us.”
Campaign Pledges To work hard all year round to listen and gather the views of Liberal Democrat councillors across England and Wales To give a 10% contribution of the allowances associated with this post directly to the Lib Dem G8 campaign fund To work closely with the Parliamentary Party to make sure our direction and messages are the same 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.
Dear Colleague, The LGA is effective in lobbying Westminster on behalf of local government, but they need to know, from those of us who are at the community coal face, what the challenges are. I have had many years experience in putting forward good Lib Dem housing and Environmental policies. I know the frustrations of continual Government interference and I am keen to make sure our voice is heard.
Angela has been a Vale of White Horse District Councillor for 14 years. Past experience: Chair of Housing Committee for 5 years Chair of Environmental Services Committee Chair of Policy Committee Deputy Leader of the Council LGA Housing Executive member Climate Change Champion After a 4 year break from the council, Angela returned in 2007 and is
now: Portfolio holder for Housing and Environmental Health Chair of the Oxfordshire Housing Partnership Member of Oxfordshire’s Supporting People Commissioning Body The Vale’s rep. on the Oxfordshire Health and Well-being Partnership Board.
For an effective Lib Dem voice on the Environment Board
Angela Lawrence
LGA Elections
Gary Long Resources/Human Resources Panel I have been a Liberal Democrat councillor for 16 years. 1993 - 98: Nottinghamshire County Council, 1997 - current: Nottingham City Council, Group Leader. 2007 - current: Nottinghamshire Police Authority. I am a qualified accountant (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy - CPFA). I worked in finance in various roles and authorities for 12 years in local government (1978 - 1989). I then spent just short of 17 years in the NHS (1990 - 2006). Firstly as Assistant Director of Finance at Southern Derbyshire Health Authority. I was part of the Finance Senior Management Team and was responsible for providing Internal Audit services for the Health Authority and a number of Trusts and PCTs in Southern Derbyshire for the whole period and, at different times, North Staffordshire and most of Nottinghamshire. I then moved into the HR Dept, spending 10 years in projects and training - including Project Manager for the Year 2000 project for the Health Authority and Project Manager for 5 PCTs for Agenda for Change (bringing in new job evaluation, pay scales, and performance review systems across the organisations). During this time I was part of the HR Senior Management team. I reported to Boards and Committees of the Health Authority, Trusts and PCTs on a regular basis in a number of roles throughout my NHS service, gaining an understanding of the strategic overview of a number of different organisations. My variety of experience at strategic level will enable me to contribute positively to the Panel on the LGA.
Cllr Graham Longley Who? You might be saying; It is natural to dismiss candidates that have not tried before and to “make them wait”. Well, I’ve never stood for party election before but I have a wealth of experience! Not least of which is 26 yrs council service since 1983 when first elected to Southend Borough Council, the fighting of two general elections, a third pending, and numerous roles in my local association.
Cllr Graham Longley PPC Rochford & Southend East
I have been Leader of Southend Borough Council, both during two tier and as a Unitary Authority, Mayor, Leader of the LibDem group since 1994, sat on Police Authorities, regional Panels - Regional Cities East and more recently partnership boards. I have never stood for party office before as I was fully employed as a Secondary School Teacher/Head of Business Studies for over 32 yrs. This together with the local council kept me away from Party posts. But I retired, early, in September 2008, went to Party Conference for the first time for 32 years and have gradually started taking on additional activities not least of which is East of England Regional Assembly Skills committee. I have recently gained accreditation for parliamentary candidate assessment having earlier been added to the IDEA list of party peer assessors. Please give me an opportunity to represent you,
A new face with fresh ideas mixed with experience from a town that lives, eats and sleeps Culture, Tourism & Sport
Edward Lord LGA Liberal Democrat Group Chief Whip
3 good reasons to give Edward your support .... He’s an effective operator in the LGA, respected by all parties for delivering results He knows how the LGA functions and he works hard to ensure it achieves for Lib Dem councils and councillors He is committed to pursuing a Liberal Democrat policy agenda in the LGA, e.g. on surveillance, licensing, equalities, democratic renewal and the environment
City of London 2001 - elected Councillor 2008 - deputy chair, Licensing Committee 2009 - Policy & Resources Committee (cabinet) LGA 2004 - Improvement Board 2005 - chair, 4ps - local government’s partnerships and project delivery specialist 2005 - Lib Dem Group Cabinet 2007 - Lib Dem Group Executive/Deputy Whip 2008 - LGA Executive (non-voting member) 2008 - chair, ‘Getting Closer’ Member Task Group In the Party, Edward has been Deputy Federal Treasurer and a member of the Federal Finance & Administration Committee. He is a JP and has been a board member of the Anne Frank Trust, British Youth Council, Pride Trust and the Refugee Council Contact Edward today on 07974 431 484 or ce.lord@virgin.net
The Whip’s job is to make sure that our Group is effective and works together to promote Liberal Democrat principles within the LGA. The Group must reflect the views of Lib Dem councillors by maintaining an open dialogue all year round and learn from the experiences of Lib Dem council groups from across the country in setting the national agenda
0191 271 5625 anita.lower@newcastle-libdems.org.uk
27 Oulton Close, Newcastle, NE5 4SX
Printed, published and promoted by Anita Lower, all at 27 Oulton Close, Newcastle, NE5 4SX.
Anita helped save the 101 antisocial behaviour service.
NEWCASTLE Councillor Anita Lower is an experienced choice for the LGA Safer Communities Board. Anita has been a member of the ruling Lib Dem Executive on the city council since 2004 after first being elected in 1994. She now has responsibility for Neighbourhoods and Public Protection. Please give Anita your support.
Anita has Executive responsibility for regulatory services across Newcastle, including the licensing of houses of multiple occupation, taxi drivers and licensed premised. She also has control over parking enforcement.
Keeping Newcastle safe for everyone
Anita is chair of the Safe Newcastle Partnership, which is one of the best performing partnerships in the country. Newcastle has pioneered specialist domestic violence courts, taxi marshals, a night time noise action team and saved the 101 service.
Helping to tackle crime in Newcastle
Anita is an experienced Lib Dem councillor who was first elected in 1994. She played a key role in helping the Lib Dems take control of Newcastle City Council. She has been an Executive member for five years.
Anita is an experienced choice for the LGA
Councillor Leo Madden Resources Panel Leo Madden is an extremely experienced councillor having been Leader of Portsmouth City Council from 1994-2000 and 2001-2. In the 1990s Leo championed the establishment of a Resources Committee for Portsmouth City Council to replace 3 sub committees. Leo went on to be Chair of ViceChair of this Committee until its replacement by the cabinet model. Since 1991 Leo has been involved in the budget-making process and continues to serve on the local working group to establish the budget for next year and beyond. Leo is a strong advocate of seeking value for money and in transparency and accountability for all aspects of public life; particularly in the use of all resources. From 1991-4, as part of a Lib/Lab pact, Leo chaired the Personnel Committee of Portsmouth City Council and served on other committees. Leo has previously been a member of the Urban Commission and Human Resources. Leo joined the Liberal Democrats in January 2009 having previously been a Labour, and then Independent Councillor.
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Leo MADDEN for Resources Panel A strong advocate of value for money in public life
Chris Maines has 24 years experience as a Liberal Democrat councillor in a London borough - he is currently leader of the opposition in Lewisham. Chris is keen to use the Urban Commission to find solutions and share ideas with other Liberal Democrats. There needs to be a greater exchange of Lib Dem ideas and experiences. Chris has experience fighting Tories – he was Council Leader in Bromley with Labour support. Throughout the 1990’s he had first hand experience of fighting a Tory government forcing cuts onto local government.
Contact Chris on 07973 149846 or on cmaines@cix.co.uk
Lewisham is a part of South London where Liberal Democrats are overtaking Labour.
And where people have been let down by Labour’s Elected Mayor and the Labour Government. Greater health inequalities, poor Housing Chris is campaigning against – over 50% of properties failing to meet Labour’s Directly Elected Mayor in decent homes standards, 20,000 on the Lewisham. Where power is concen- housing waiting list. Low attainment in trated into the hands of one perEducation, high number of teenage son. An illiberal and unaccountable pregnancies. An increase in youth on form of local government. youth crimes – involving knives and guns. Regeneration failing because of a Chris is on Conference Committee lack of vision from Labour and now because of the recession. where he has works to ensure
Council’s have a shop window for their achievements and local government is listened to. Chris is an IDeA peer.
Problems that will get worse under a Tory Government. Lib Dems in local Government will be leading the fight for the people in our Cities. Please give Chris your 1st preference
Please support Chris Maines for the Urban Commission
Cllr. Rabi Martins Bringing Experience, Commitment and Ethnic Minority Perspective to LGA Boards Dear Colleague,
Rabi Martins has a record of campaigning on community well being and equalities issues at both at both local and national level as councillor and Parliam Parliamentary Candidate Rabi Martins is vice chair of EMLD and member of the PCA Executive and fully signed up our Localism agenda Rabi Martins is committed to protecting services for children and young people He is a governor of Watford Grammar School for Boys and vice president of North Watford Scouts District In his year as chairman of Watford Council Rabi launched the Young Person of the Year Award Rabi’s Profile Elected to Watford Council in 1994 Deputy Group Leader 1994/1997 Cabinet Member for Community and and Regeneration 2002/03 Chair of Licensing Committee 2004/06 Chairman of Watford Borough Council 2006/07 Member of Council Planning, Audit and Call-In and Performance Committees and lead member for Neighbourhood Forum LGA Experience Member of Equalities Executive Member of Community Well being Board
Rabi Martins deserves your First Preference vote
Isobel McCall
Years of experience - locally and nationally
Experienced in local government Leader of Milton Keynes Unitary Authority 2002 -2009; Previously Deputy Head of LGA Liberal Democrat Group Office; IDeA member peer since 2006; Experience of being in administration, opposition and various shades of NOC; The right experience for the LGA Member of ALDC. Worked at the LGA with Lib Dem councillors around the country; Advised and worked closely with Lib Dem MPs and Peers on local government policies whilst at the LGA; Negotiated with many Government Ministers as Council Leader, sometimes successfully influencing their decisions; Worked with councillors from other Parties at the LGA, locally and sub-regionally. The right experience for the LGA Board Involvement in all aspects of planning new housing growth areas, including infrastructure, affordable housing,, transport and jobs; Member of a local delivery vehicle for housing growth including its development control committee; As portfolio holder led on regeneration plans for older towns, older housing estates and city centre redevelopment; Former member of the Interregional Board chaired by a Minister, coordinating growth across the sub-region; Vote Involved with major waste projects, some with other Councils. .
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Gary, originally from Edinburgh moved to Liverpool in 1983 to study computing & business. Proud to call himself an adopted “Scouser” he is passionate about Liverpool and in particular, Old Swan, the ward he represents. His personal cultural and tourism interests include a recording studio, hotel, offices and a conference venue/bar. Gary is the Cabinet Lead for Enterprise and Tourism (and Culture) at Liverpool City Council. He held this Cabinet post during Liverpool’s tenure as European Capital of Culture 2008 and has recently been reappointed to lead the city’s legacy during 2009 and 2010. “I believe that Culture, Tourism and Sport play a key role in successful regeneration. Our Liberal Democrat successes in Liverpool in 2008 brought 15 million visitors to Liverpool (3.5 million for the first time), sold 1 million hotel beds, brought 10,000 artists to the city and involved 67,000 schoolchildren. I am leading on improvements in Tourism and am working with our partners across the area to ensure that the tourism brand grows beyond the Beatles and football" “I would now like to bring my experiences to the LGA and work with councillors across the country to help and represent their views and the needs of our citizens. The Liberal Democrats have a strong presence across the country and together we can ably demonstrate our engagement with local communities and our successful delivery of culture, tourism and sport.”
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.
Carl is part of the Lib Dem team in Hull that has gone from one councillor out of sixty in 1997 to thirty four today. In 2002/03 he was executive member for lifelong learning, was elected Leader of the Opposition in 2005 and was elected Leader of the Council in 2006. Why I am standing I believe that the party is great at supporting local parties to win seats at a local level but I feel we can do a lot better in supporting groups when they look like taking over the Leadership of a Council. If elected, in addition to the manifesto pledges below, I will use my position to argue for, and promote, more measures to support, develop and train groups who are likely to be in a position of leadership or significant opposition roles on a Local Authority.
Biography Dave Neighbour has served the party as an elected councillor since 1993, then aged just 24. He has a track record in growing Lib Dem Influence on councils often from small minority positions. During the same time Dave has served on his regional executive and co-ordinated district wide election campaigns for 6 of the last 8 elections. 1993 Elected as sole Liberal Democrat on Bracknell Forest Borough Council. 1995 Campaign Manager, result being elected leader of new group of 6. 2000 Elected to Hart District Council. 2001 Elected deputy Group Leader. 2004-2006 Chair Hart Scrutiny Committee. 2006-2008 Leader of Council. 2007 Elected Chair Hart Local Strategic Partnership. Ambition I am driven by a strong desire to see Lib Dem councils in the vanguard of developing innovative approaches to joint service provision and rolling out best practice across local government. My work in the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Improvement Board has given me an insight into how we can work on sub-regional solutions on diverse issues such as HR, Waste, Procurement and Organisational Development. With my background I would like to help with the LGAs Improvement Board. I also have a long and successful track record of operating the scrutiny function and with over seven years experience chairing the scrutiny function on my district council, I am keen to bring these skills to the LGA Lib Dem Group by seeking a place on the Scrutiny Panel. Contact Details: 07816 363235 neighbod@aol.com
ZOÉ PATRICK Your Number 1 Choice for the LGA Board for Community Well-being Zoé Patrick is Leader of the Liberal Democrat group on Oxfordshire County Council and Leader of the Opposition. She is also a member of the Liberal Democrat controlled Vale of White Horse District Council where she was previously Deputy Leader and held the portfolio for health and social inclusion. Zoé was elected to the LGA Community Wellbeing Board two years ago and has thoroughly enjoyed the work she has been doing. She represents the Board on the European and International Strategy Group and last year joined an all-party LGA delegation to champion equalities and gender balance in public life. Zoé has been a member of the Oxfordshire Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee and recently completed a review with Social and Community services looking at the demographics of older people and the challenges to be faced in the long term with an increasing ageing population. Zoé also pioneered Oxfordshire’s first scrutiny review on Special Education Needs which won national acclaim. She also represents Oxfordshire County Council on Thames Valley Police Authority. Zoé worked for Age Concern as manager for the Oxfordshire community development team and understands the issues facing older people. Her work involved bringing opportunities into the lives of those who were socially excluded. She has a long record of involvement with the voluntary sector for playgroups, scouts and several local schools where she has served as a governor. At national level, Zoé stood as PPC in the Banbury constituency at the last General Election where she substantially increased our share of the vote. She was also a candidate in the South East region for the recent elections for the European Parliament, where we successfully retained our second seat. Zoé has had many years of experience serving at local and national level on all aspects of our health and social agenda. She believes that there will be real challenges to face in the years ahead and that equality in health and social opportunity is what counts in our society today. If elected, Zoé wishes to continue using her many skills to benefit the LGA Community Well-being Board.
Adam Paynter no.1 Profile Age: 36 Experience: r8 Cornwall Councillor fo years of Former Deputy Leader Cornwall Council air Environment scrutiny ch lder Environment portfolio ho Served on the LGA Environment Board Interests: iry farm When not running his da ge of Adam enjoys a wide ran Sports
3 reasons to vote for Adam
Energetic Experienced Enthusiastic Please use your vote
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Roger Price Member of Hampshire Fire and Rescue Authority for 8 years. Group Spokesperson for 4 years.
Vote number 1 preference for Roger Price as the LGA Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on the Fire Forum. Roger puts forward the following reasons to vote for him. Has been a Liberal Democrat top up Member on the Fire Forum for the past 4 years and has attended the majority of meetings. Is a nominated member to the Regional Control Room for the South East. Is a Member of Hampshire Fire and Rescue Corporate Management Team. Is very much aware of the issues facing Fire Authorities. Has attended the Fire College weekend training course. Attends the Fire Conferences as a Representative of Hampshire Fire and Rescue Authority.
Fight: Dave has a record of action on saving resources
Reasons to make Dave your first choice 1 Dave has been Chair of Birmingham City Council’s Audit Committee since 2006 2 Dave founded, and chairs, the Core Cities Audit Chairs Group 3 Dave is not afraid to challenge and question Officers to get best value for Council Tax payers money
Dear friend, Since being the first Au dit Committee chair on the largest local authority, I have been fighting to get be tter value for local taxpayer s. I have tackled Officers and cabinet members to en sure they take audit serious ly. I will work to ensure th at the LGA delivers value for money for all our authorities. With your support, we can make it happen.
Dave is nominated by: Cllr Heather Kidd, Shropshire County Council Cllr Dave Hodgson, Bedford Borough Council
For a strong Lib Dem voice...
Dave Radcliffe
Flick Rea
Culture, Tourism & 2012 Trained originally in the theatre, Flick is one of Camden Council's observers to the Board of Hampstead Theatre and she is also a Trustee of the Camden Arts Centre and The Charles Dickens Museum. These activities complement her special interests in drama, literature and history. Flick says: “Culture is so important to wellbeing and in these dark economic times we must make canny use of culture’s economic benefits. I think it’s one of the most exciting things in my lifetime that the Olympics is coming - I have a particular interest as my father was an Olympian athlete. I have been actively campaigning for permission for the wide use of the Olympics logo for local authorities. It’s vital that local authorities take a lead in getting people involved up to and during the few weeks of the Olympics and Paralympics and that we are in the forefront of producing the Olympic legacy.”
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Active experience... Since May 2006, she has been the Executive member for Culture and Sport with responsibility in Camden for the Olympics. Overseeing a £22.7 million project to refurbish a complex of Victorian swimming baths in Camden. Vice Chair of London Councils Arts, Tourism and 2012 Forum Member of the London Regional Board of the Arts Council. Executive Member for Culture, London Borough of Camden Leader of Camden's Liberal Democrat Group until May 2005. Councillor since 1986
FOCUS on Sian Sian Reid is Executive Councillor for Climate Change & Growth on Lib Dem-controlled Cambridge City Council.
Sian Reid is co-founder of “Close the Door” www.closethedoor.org.uk, an award winning campaign persuading national retailers such as Vodafone and Primark to save energy.
She has launched: • Cambridge Climate Change Plan & Fund targeting ambitious2 CO reductions for Cambridge and driving down the City Council’s carbon footprint • Emissions-based parking charges incentivising low emission cars • Quality Charter – a manifesto for achieving excellence in new housing developments • Design Panel – a relaunched panel of experts advising councillors
“If elected I will do all I can to support and empower local authorities and Lib Dem groups to succeed on the environment agenda.”
Sian REID
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Paull Robathan Articulate Inspirational Informed A former Leader of South Somerset District, a large rural community, council that has been awarded 3 consecutive beacons
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for engagement with communities, improving rural services the community champion role for local members.
Chair of the Local Strategic Partnership, facing up daily to the challenges of very rural communities with an urban-centric government. Workingtoimprovelocaltransportinfrastructure,maintainandincreasevillage wealth and opportunity. Promoting high speed internet access.
A winegrower who believes in natural farming, minimizing harmful chemicals and
Please select me for the
Rural Commission Policy Review Group
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DAVID ROGERS your first preference again!
David is: currently Chair of the LGA Community Well-being Board former Lib Dem group leader on East Sussex County Council A member of Lewes District Council, and part of Norman Baker MP’s constituency David has: over 30 years experience as a councillor at all levels, with a record of action in the LGA from the start. balanced cross-party working at a regional and national level, with a distinctive Lib Dem voice on social care and health issues. the commitment to improve working with council and Parliamentary colleagues on the developing well-being agenda in all parts of the country.
David listens to those who need health and social care
David will: vigorously lobby this and the next Government on all health and social care matters in particular, press them to acknowledge councils’ unique skills in community leadership of all aspects of well-being. argue for the principles of equality in everything we do and for service providers to listen to users’ needs. work with other partners nationally and locally to achieve these aims and more keep Liberal Democrats around the country regularly informed on all this agenda.
To contact David Rogers for questions or comments, please call 01273 512172 - or email cllr.david.rogers@eastsussex.gov.uk
In 2004 David’s public service was recognised with the award of an OBE.
David Rogers has the right balance of experience and enthusiasm for this job - so please vote for him to continue
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Jo Roundell Greene for Environment Board Elected to South Somerset District Council in 2003, I have been the Portfolio Holder for the Environment & Property for the last three years. I was closely involved in setting up the Somerset Waste Partnership, a countywide waste collection service, and a member of the Somerset Waste Board from its inception in October 2007. SSDC and Somerset are nationally recognised as leading authorities in recycling and waste management. I have a keen interest in renewable energy and recently went to Austria on a study tour to look at anaerobic digestion. Yeovil now boasts a wind turbine, a project I led for over a year. I am a firm believer in seeking local solutions to environmental problems. The need for greater care and conservation of our environment is clearly essential. I strongly advocate placing education at the centre of environmental policy to preserve our natural and built environment. We need to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change. I am an enthusiastic and energetic person with the breadth of knowledge and experience, to make a valuable contribution to the Environment Board.
Anthony Rowlands “I believe that my wide-ranging experience of local and national government make me well-qualified to ensure that the Liberal Democrats' voice is heard loud and clear at the LGA and beyond.�
Portfolio Holder, Community Engagement and Support, St Albans City and District Council Anthony Rowlands has been a member of the Liberal/Liberal Democrat Parties since 1974. After studying at Oxford and Cambridge Universities, he taught in a number of secondary schools. Since 2000 he has worked for Centre for Reform/ CentreForum.
What I can offer: 20 years service on St Albans District Council and Hertfordshire County Council Experienced: executive member, committee chair and representative on regional body Former parliamentary candidate in high-profile seats: St Albans and the Isle of Wight Longstanding member of ALDC Director of CentreForum, involved with policy development across a wide range of issues Experience, knowledge and enthusiasm to ensure that the Liberal Democrats' voice is heard loud and clear.
First for Improvement Board
Paul Shannon Promoting Fire Service Modernisation
In 2008 Paul was elected Chairman of Greater Manchester's Fire & Rescue Authority. He attends LGA Fire Forum and Fire Services Management Committee. From his influential role in a leading Brigade, Paul speaks out for faster improvement in Fire & Rescue Authorities.
"I'm proud to be with Fire & Rescue, a "can do" public service. In tough times, being realistic means continued modernisation & culture change; but also telling Government when they get it wrong." Paul Shannon
"an influential voice" 1 2 3 4
Four reasons to ba
ck Paul
He will promote fast er Fire Service mod ernisation Paul will campaign ag ainst delays & cost hi kes of Labour's Regional Co ntrol Centres He’ll expose Governm ent's failing leadersh ip (5 Fire Ministers in 4 ye ars!) Paul will improve team work & good practic e in Lib Dem Fire Authority po liticians
Contact: Cllr Paul Shannon t: 0161 6139362 m: 07951 604875 e: cllr.p.shannon@manchester.gov.uk
Re-elect to the LGA Human Resources Panel Has served on the HR Panel and also on the NJC for Local Government Services 2005 – 07 and 2009 – date (following retirement of Dermot Roaf). Substitute member 2007 - 09. Member of Local Government Pensions Committee 2005 - date. Believes public sector pensions (including LG) to be a key political issue over the next 5 years. Good attendance record: has attended 28 out of 30 possible meetings as a member of the above over the last 4 years. Qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1983. Member of ALC/ALDC for over 25 years. Treasurer of ALC in the 1980s. First elected as a councillor in 1981 (to Merseyside C C) while still in his mid-20s. Member of Sefton MBC for 17 years. Member of Merseyside Police Authority. Feels that it is important that Lib Dem councillors from the north of England play an active role in the LGA
HR Panel:
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66 Liverpool Road, Southport PR8 4BB Telephone: 01704 565546 simonshawsouthport@hotmail.com
Simon Shaw
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Cllr Jill Shortland I have been a councillor for over 18 years and throughout my time serving on Town, District and County Councils I have been Leader, Deputy Leader, Portfolio holder and recently Mayor of my local town.
Cllr Barbara Janke Leader of Bristol City Council.
I am known for my drive and determination not only in my local area but throughout the country having pioneered Liberal Democrat initiatives such as the Chard and Ilminster Community Justice Panel as featured in our recent party political broadcast. During my time as portfolio holder and then as Leader of Somerset County Council I have led the authority from a fair audit commission rating to excellent improving strongly within the space of 3 years. I couldn’t have done all of this work without being a team player. I have good communication skills and like to bring people alongside me in the work I do moving forward as a group rather than as an individual. I hope I can rely on your support for me and I will promise to maintain the same level of dedication as I have in all of my previous work.
Please vote
Cllr Sam Crabb County Councillor for Ilchester, Somerset
Adrian Smith #1 Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
LGA Safer Communities Board
perience “I am proud of my ex nckley Hi on award-winning rough Bo Bosworth and hir rs e. I Council in Leiceste Lib Dem want to make sure a loud and message is heard Safer the on clear Communities board.”
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Vote Adrian Smith #1 for the LGA Safer Communities Board. Adrian is a member of Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council and Burbage Parish Council. Elected in 2007 after a hard fought campaign, Adrian has been an active and hard working local councillor. Adrian is the Children & Young Peoples Champion for Hinckley & Bosworth and is a former member of staff of the Liberal Democrat party. Adrian and Liberal Democrat Council team have already won prizes for their pioneering safer communities work: LGA group of the year for tackling Anti-Social behaviour. Beacon award for “afterdark” safety in the night time economy. Since the Lib Dems took control crime has fallen year on year. Beacon award for reducing re-offending rates in Hinckley. for the LGA Safer Communities Board, to share all this expertise with the wider local government community. Ballot papers posted to members Friday 3rd July, cast your vote by 31st July.
Andrew Smith Chichester District Council West Sussex County Council
Make Andrew your No.1 choice for the Scrutiny Panel www.andrewsmith.mycouncillor.org.uk Timeline of key events 1991 Elected to Chichester District Council 1995 Elected Leader of Lib Dem Group that won half the seats on the District Council 1999 District Council switches to Leader/Cabinet model ahead of the legal requirement to do so 1999- Chaired various scrutiny committees 2003- Employed by the Audit Commission as a Member Peer during the District level CPA process 2005 Elected to West Sussex County Council 2005/6 Elected Leader of Chichester District Council District Council achieves top score in the Audit Commission’s Use of Resources assessment 2009 Re-elected to West Sussex County Council with an increased majority over the Conservatives Member of Governance Committee of West Sussex CC
An experienced councillor with a record of achievement both inside and outside the Council Chamber
Cllr Ian Stewart The strong choice for the scrutiny panel Member of Cumbria County Council since 2001 and South Lakeland District Council since 2002 Leader of the County Council Group which has just grown from 10 to 16 Former Chair of Liberal Democrat controlled South Lakeland District Council Facilitated sessions at the Centre for Public Scrutiny annual conference in 2005 Has served on the NW Regional Executive
tough The next couple of years are going to be . There times for Local Government, and the LGA ral needs to be a strong voice for the Libe very of the Democrats in making sure that the deli years I the agreed Business Plan happens. Over sense" have gained a reputation as a "No Non I can . ded Councillor. Effective scrutiny is nee deliver that for all Liberal Democrats. Best wishes, Ian.
Nominated by Cllr Sue McGuire (Chair, North West region) and Cllr John Commons (LGA Whip)
For a strong voice and no nonsense approach...
Ian STEWART
I believe our representatives on the LGA boards should: be passionate, knowledgeable and visionary about their area feed in Liberal Democrat experiences across the country to government keep you in touch with what is being discussed – if you wish For the last 3 months I have been the LD rep on the LGA Sustainable Communities Act Selector Panel. Since then I have tried to let LDs know what is going on through an article in LD News, email briefing to all group leaders and political assistants, chaired LGA SCA conference, speaking at Green LDs conference, gone out and spoken to local groups. This is just the beginning. I will bring the same energy and commitment to engaging with and briefing councillors across the country if elected to the Envt Board. Led promotion & adoption of Zero Waste in the party Lib Dem Rep on Sustainable Communities Act Selector Panel Former ALDC Training and Support Officer IDeA Peer Reviewer in Waste and Planning Cycling Champion for Bath & NES LGA Environment Board Member 2000-2007 Member of Green Liberal Democrats Deputy Chair of Bath & NES LD Council Group 1st Lib Dem Mayor to get a green car ‘Prius’ in 2004
ENVIRONMENT BOARD 1 E: mail@rogersymonds.org.uk M: 07799 137826 T: 01225 832144
Re-elect Dorothy Thornhill – a strong Lib Dem voice with a record of action and achievement Dear Colleague enting newed support in repres This is to ask for your re the Environment Board. the Liberal Democrats on have for the past two years. I As lead Lib Dem member mocrat principles, while spoken up for Liberal De ensus e LGA to work for cons respecting the aim of th o tw ve attended all but between the parties. I ha se vernment leadership cour have kept meetings (only a local go er while deliv ing leaflets g do a by ten bit ing be and surgery after me away!). housing and change agenda, but also te ma cli e th ly on t no g of rs The Board cove a good broad understandin th wi e on me so s ed ne it at and chaired planning matters. So d member I have spoken lea m De Lib As s. ue iss rt of the role is all these rences. Indeed a large pa nfe co m De Lib d an A nt as a events at LG party and local governme e th for r do ssa ba am od about being a go this. nstrated my ability to do mo de ve ha I pe ho I . ole wh essful ility of leading a succ ib ed cr e th th wi k ea across I can also sp a strong track record s ha at th rd fo at W in administration vironmental issues. the whole range of en ant Lib good links with the relev ed lop ve de ve ha I ars ye d with In the past two ey do keep changing) an th if en (ev le op pe es ok th. I have built up Dem parliamentary sp s the LGA has to deal wi cie en ag d an s go an qu us en the influence the vario ll enable me to strength wi at th e nc rie pe ex d an knowledge ard. ide continuity on the Bo of the Lib Dems and prov behalf. years of working on your re mo o tw for me t or Please supp With best wishes
If there are any issues you want to ask Dorothy about, do get in touch – email themayor@watford.gov.uk or ring 07766 422432
Tony Trent
Putting The Focus on
Transport & Environment
I have been a Councillor representing the Alderney Ward in Poole since 1983. During the 12 years that Liberal Democrats controlled Poole I served as Vice Chair of Consumer and Environmental Protection, taking a lead on the development of Poole’s successful and award winning waste strategy. I also served as Vice Chair of the Housing and Tourism Committees, and was the founding Chair of the No. 1... Environment Policy Advisory Group, which pioneered partnerships that gave residents Transport, a strong voice and involvement in policy development. Since 2003 I have been Environment & Shadow Spokesperson for Sustainable Regeneration Environment, Transportation & Housing. I serve on the Environment and Economy Overview and Scrutiny Committees (covering a complete range which includes regeneration), Transport Advisory Group, and Planning Committee. I also took a key role in the “Route and Branch Working Group” (concessionary fares and subsidised services). I am also a regular substitute at regional level. In my early days as a Councillor I became heavily involved in a successful campaign to stop the construction of a major road scheme through an area of heathland, wetland, and amenity space. This was ultimately thrown out by an Inspector, and the area has since gained full European protection. I continue to work with our local Agenda 21 to ensure climate change is high on the Council’s agenda, and incorporated into the recently adopted Core Strategy. Within my Group I have been raising the profile of sustainable development and transport policies, and an understanding of the concept of “transition towns”. As a Councillor who has kept up to date by attending regular conferences and seminars, I believe that I can make a valuable contribution to the work of either Board, sharing and evaluating information and best practice ideas, and giving support to fellow Liberal Democrat Councillors. Printed and published by Tony Trent, 55 Fraser Road, Poole, Dorset BH12 5AY - t.trent@poole.gov.uk
Recycling at 7% in 2006, now at 30% Developing and leading on the legacy year of the Capital of Culture - 09 Year of the Environment. A year of activities, events and programmes to help Liverpool become a completely sustainable community. This includes a ground breaking ambassador programme for businesses, schools and communities. Leading our group to success in winning the Lib Dem LGA Environment Award this year.
For the last three years I have served as the Executive Member for the Environment on the Liberal Democrat controlled Liverpool City Council. During those three years I have developed a vast knowledge of some of the key environmental issues affecting our people and our cities. Successes under my term of office include:
I am standing for the LGA Environment Board as I am keen to take an active role in the further development of our policies on the LGA.
Councillor Berni Turner - The Right Choice for Environment Board and the Planet!
Paul Twigger is the Executive Member for Corporate Performance on Liverpool City Council, having been elected for the Knotty Ash ward in 2007.
Having studied politics at John Moores University in Liverpool, Paul returned to lecture there on Political Thinkers and Social Contract Theory; he now works as a Field Officer for Age Concern. Since his election, Paul has held the posts of Chief Whip, and recently became the Chair of his constituency party. He joined the Next Generation programme for personal development and to help improve the Lib Dem's work and performance in Liverpool, which the party has lead since 1998.
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.
Mohib is part of the Liberal Democrat Administration on Oldham Council and is currently coming to the end of his third term of Office, having been first elected onto the Council for Coldhurst Ward in May 2000. He has served on numerous Committees and has been Chair of the Finance and Resources Committee, Shadow Cabinet Member and currently holds one of the key Cabinet posts on the Council, serving as Cabinet Member for Regeneration since May 2008. Mohib was born in Bangladesh and arrived to live in the UK in January 1975 as his father was working in one of the local cotton mills. He has always lived in Westwood which is in the Coldhurst Ward. Mohib was educated at Grange School and Oldham College before Graduating from Huddersfield University. He has been involved with many Voluntary Organisations from a young age and has continued to play a key role in working with kids from various backgrounds in Oldham, and is one of the founder Members of Peacemaker based in Oldham. Mohib has been involved in a number of businesses and since leaving University joined the Civil Service and is currently an Inspector of Taxes at HM Revenue and Customs.
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.
Gerald Vernon-Jackson
for Deputy Leader Nominated by Richard Kemp - current Group Leader Gerald Vernon-Jackson is the only Lib Dem Council Leader on the LGA National Executive. We get 4 places on the National Executive of the LGA- Gerald is the only Lib Dem Council Leader on the team. We need to keep at least one Council Leader so the other parties know we are in control of councils, and not just in opposition!
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Gerald is Leader of Portsmouth City Council
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Gerald is on the Federal Exec of the Party so can speak up for Local Government there.
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Gerald is a former Deputy Leader of West Berks Council - so he understands the demands of both urban and rural councils. Gerald has been Deputy Leader at the LGA for 4 years to Richard Kemp they make a good team. Richard Kemp has nominated Gerald to continue as his Deputy Leader.
Gerald has produced a plan to save G8 funding for local elections this year.
Gerald already puts in 10% of all allowances towards campaigning. Gerald has been part of the Portsmouth Lib Dem team who consistently win against both Tories and Labour. Gerald has worked to support council groups all around the country.
Gerald Vernon-Jackson for Deputy Leader The only Lib Dem Council Leader on the LGA National Exec
for Culture, Tourism and Sport chriswhite@cix.co.uk
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Chris has stood up to ministers over the costs to councils of free swimming and licensing Chris has appeared before MPs to demand changes to licensing legislation Chris is working with the Lib Dem front bench and ministers over a new deal for libraries
My Pledges
Chris: has chaired the Culture Tourism and Sport Board since it was created three years ago previously chaired the Regeneration Board is Leader of the Opposition on Hertfordshire County Council and a district councillor in St represents UK local government on the National and Regions Group of London 2012 is Vice-Chair of Partners for England, the tourism forum
A monthly e-mail newsletter to all group contacts To continue to put pressure on the government to compensate councils for the ÂŁ100 million lost under the new licensing laws To help councils build local tourism as a key regeneration industry To work with quangos like the Arts Council and Sport England to make sure they understand at all times the importance of local government
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Experienced, dedicated, campaigning
Whitmore for Resources1
Keith Whitmore this year has achieved thirty years' continuous service as a Member of Manchester City Council. Last month was elected as the new Chair of the Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority. Keith is also UK Delegation Leader of the Council of Europe Congress of Local and Regional Authorities and chairs the Institutional Committee for the Congress and is the only UK Member to chair a Council of Europe Committee. He is leading the European Local Democracy Week campaign and chairs the Governance Committee for the European Local Government Association (CEMR) Keith says " and sits on its Policy Committee Keith has been involved within the LGA and the Lib Dem Group/Cabinet since its inception and has been our Lead Member on management and budget issues for the LGA from the very beginning, either on the current Resources Panel or the previous Management Executive which he chaired for two years. If there are any issues you would like to discuss with Keith, do not hesitate to contact him on 0750 7854781 or cllr.k.whitmore@manchester.gov.uk
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David Williams
Leader, Richmond upon Thames Council, 1983-2001 Leader, LGA Lib Dem Group, 1996-2001 Leader, Association of Metropolitan Authorities Lib Dem Group, 1986-1997 Board member, Audit Commission, 1997-2003 Director, Improvement and Development Agency, 2001 to 2005 Elected member of Federal Executive, 2003 to date Organised 29 local by-election campaigns winning 25! First Lib Dem Council Leader knighted since Jones the Vote!
I have a unique record of campaigning, both organising and achieving Lib Dem success over more than 30 years. When the LGA was planned in the mid 1990s, I was the first to propose fund ing for group offices, and the group proportional ity formula. Both these decisions have been enor mously helpful to us ever since. If re-elected, my prioriti es will be: 路 Ensure the LGA and the Lib relevant to every Lib Dem Dem group are councillor, and that you see the LGA as value for money; 路 Ensure that our party at every level never forgets that 4,000 Lib Dem doing things for our comm councillors are unities, not just talking about it; 路 Ensure that the LGA is camp council and for local gove aigning for your rnment, from the smallest district to the biggest city; 路 Ensure that the LGA grou p office gives the best possible support to your group Please re-elect me for Grou go on working for an effe p Chair, so that I can ctive Liberal Democrat Group.
Sir David Williams
Vote David Williams
Local Government Education Experience West Sussex CC since 2001 Lib Dem spokesman for children and young people’s services (CYPS) Opposition member CYPS Select Committee. Served on task forces on: planning school places; promoting good behaviour; vocational education; effective attendance; short-term breaks; corporate parenting; education of children in care. Out of School Learning (chair) School Admissions Forum (chair) school governor Visitor-children’s secure unit
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WILSDON Lib Dem candidate for LGA Children and Young People Board CV Doctorate in nuclear theory Masters in operational research Taught physics and then operational research at University of Brighton until retirement. Served on Mid Sussex District Council 1986/7, 1995-2003
Ambitions for children and young people’s services Curriculum flexibility to schools Trust teachers Better provision for Special Needs Strengthen the local authority link with schools. Make future provision sustainable.
Experienced in education at all levels
Background: Current LGA Lib Dem Safer Communities Spokesman, previously worked as a lead officer on Community Safety funded by the police. Allan has professional expertise and experience.
Allan Siao Ming Witherick I’m stand ing for ele ction aga because I in add a dif ferent perspectiv e to the LG A, especia in the are lly a of Safe r C ommunit where you ies, ng people are often demonise d. Help me t o keep the board, an cabinet d d iverse.
Questions? Contact me! 07957 464569 a@witherick.org.uk
A manifesto for change:
A record of action:
1) Ensure all councillor briefing days
1) Ran one of the most popular Community Safety briefing days ever with several external speakers 2) Kept people informed via e-mail newsletters including running a pilot libertyresearch survey to improve links with members and get feedback. 3) Spoke at conference and provided a Lib Dem input to others including MoJ and HSE on issues you care about.
are open to PPCs to try and improve links within the party. 2) Create a bi-annual e-mail survey for all councillors. It’s low cost and it will help us keep our spokespeople and others up to date and informed 3) Work to get more people, including non-councillors, involved- our party isn’t just about parliament!
Steven Wylie for IMPROVEMENT BOARD Steven Wylie is a young councillor and cabinet member on Portsmouth City Council. Responsible for over 16,000 council properties across Portsmouth and surrounding areas, Steven understands the need for councils to consistently improve and learn. Steven has championed causes both with and against the government to improve provision for Local Government. Steven understands the need for strong representation for local communities to hold the Government to account and to champion continuing improvements in the provision of services and facilities by local councils. Steven is a strong believer in community politics and the need to ensure that changes and improvements involve local communities as well as other key stakeholders. A strong Liberal Democrat voice for the Improvement Board:
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Steven has supported council campaigns across the country. Steven is a Vice-President of Liberal Youth; understanding the need to involve young people in the work of councils. Steven has worked hard to turn a safe Labour seat into a safe Lib Dem seat.
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Steven Wylie for Improvement Board A strong Liberal Democrat voice for the Improvement Board.