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However you vote on May 7th make your vote really count
LOCALLY
T
hree very
important elections
are taking place on May 7th; the
election of the MP to serve our town,
the election of the Executive Mayor, the
person who will run our Council for the
next 4 years and the District Councillors
who will represent their wards. Will voters
want a Labour MP and a Labour Mayor?
Kate Allsop, the Independent Forum
candidate for Mayor certainly hopes not.
Kate is an experienced Councillor who is
pledging real local democracy and will
not be bound by Labour Party political
dogma and policies imposed from outside
the District.
Whatever your political views might be, it’s
important that everyone turns out to vote on May 7th.
On matters of national policy there will be plenty of
debate on TV, radio and the national press to help you
decide where to cast your vote.
Locally, the choice will be more simple. 4 more years
of no Council tax increases, no return of the civic
limousine that Tony Egginton got rid of in 2003, no
reopening of the Members private bar which Tony
Egginton closed in 2002 and the continued drive
for savings in the costs of running the Council again
amply evidenced by the reduction in the number of
Councillors from 46 down to 36.
Kate Allsop was selected as the Independent Mayoral
candidate and has pledged to offer more democracy
on the things which impact our District the most.
Living locally, thinking locally will ensure it’s the
people who matter not their politics.
It’s a two horse race but with local riders. The choice will
be either an Independent Mayor or a Labour Mayor.
Here’s what Kate has to say:
Real Local Choices
In choosing the Mayor, you will have two more votes. A
first choice and a second choice of the person you want
as Mayor, and finally you will have the opportunity to
vote for your local ward councillor.
This is the first time the national and the local elections
are being held on one day. You have three different
decisions to make.
Labour
Real Local Democracy
If I am elected as your Mayor, I will continue to build
on the work already done. I pledge to make Mansfield
a cleaner, safer place to live and I will balance the
Council’s budget with sensible financial planning. I
will work with whoever you elect as your MP for the
betterment of the District.
I will have a Cabinet drawn from the best people for the
job regardless of any political persuasion.
Indeed, I want Mansfield to be the most democratic
town in the Country. Local decisions should be made
by local people who care about our community first
and foremost, not by those who put their party political
interests first.
I will go the extra mile representing your views
wherever I can to keep the District of Mansfield where
it should be, continuously improving and putting people
first. I will be driven by the views of the majority of our
residents.
I want to encourage debate among our young people and
will encourage the local press to support my desire to
engage with our young citizens, using every opportunity
to do so.
Real Efficiencies
Over the last 12 years the Independent Mayor has
streamlined the Councils work force and cut the
number of Councillors. This has provided savings
for the Council, allowing us to keep the Mansfield
Council part of your Council Tax down.
The Mansfield Independent Council led the way
in 0% increases. There will be tough decisions to
be made over the next four years to maintain cost
effective services but I will always listen to your
views.
I will always look for new ways of working to deliver
savings whilst protecting and improving the best
possible services, by working with other councils,
sharing services and keeping the District Councils
budgets under control.
There will be NO return to a civic limousines and NO
return to a subsidised members bar for councillors
paid for out of your money
NATIONALLY
Real Achievements
In the 12 years that Mansfield has had an
Independent Mayor the district housing stock has
been revitalised with new bathrooms and kitchens
after 30 years of neglect. New eco-friendly council
houses have been built.
Public toilets have been modernised. We have a
brilliant new bus station. The business incubation
premises have seen small businesses grow and
prosper.
Only an Independent Mayor and Independent
Councillors can promise to put you, the people of
Mansfield ahead of party politics.
The only way you can keep our district Independent
and answerable to you is to go out on the 7th May and
vote Mansfield Independent Forum.
Remember, decisions are made by those who show
up and vote! Make your vote count on May 7th.
It’s also a 2 horse race; we will either have a
Conservative or Labour led Government.
In Mansfield Sir Alan Meale is certain to be
our MP at Westminster for a 7th consecutive time. UKIP a rank outsider, may come up on the rails.
MDC General Elec-on Results under Alan Meale
General Elec1on 2010: Mansfield
Party
Candidate
Labour
Alan Meale
Conserva-ve
Tracy Critchlow
Majority
General Elec-on 2005: Mansfield
Party
Candidate
Labour
Alan Meale
Conserva-ve
Anne Wright
Majority
General Elec-on 2001: Mansfield
Party
Candidate
Labour
Alan Meale
Conserva-ve
William Wellesley
Majority
General Elec-on 1997: Mansfield
Party
Candidate
Labour
Alan Meale
Conserva-ve
Tim Frost
Majority
General Elec1on 1992: Mansfield
Party
Candidate
Labour
Alan Meale
Conserva-ve
Gary S. Mond
Majority
General Elec-on 1987: Mansfield
Party
Candidate
Labour
Alan Meale
Conserva-ve
Charles Hendry
Majority
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Votes
18,753
12,741
6,012
Votes
18,400
7,035
11,365
Votes
21,050
10,012
11,038
Votes
30,556
10,038
20,518
[12]
Votes
29,932
18,208
11,724
Votes
19,610
19,554
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D
espite his drop in popularity, as
clearly evidenced in the votes
supporting him in recent elections –
see table left - Sir Alan Meale is virtually a
certainty to be returned to Westminster as
Mansfield’s MP for a 7th time.
Our MP was rewarded for his public service
in 2012 by being knighted, a decision that
was met with some dismay in many quarters,
particularly following the investigation
into MP’s expenses by the Daily Telegraph
newspaper in 2009 which showed Sir Alan
had claimed £13,000 over four years for
garden materials for his home.
It remains to be seen whether the UKIP
candidate, local man Sid Pepper, will make
any inroads into Sir Alan’s majority by taking
votes away from the Conservative candidate.
The Tories have gained an average of just
under 10,000 votes in the last two elections
compared to Sir Alan’s average of 18,577
which has always left him with one of the
safest Labour seats in the country.
From the dizzy heights of the 1987 and 1992
results when around 30,000 people cast
their vote for him, Sir Alan’s popularity has
diminished with over 10,000 voters deserting
him.
So will it be a two horse race between Labour
and the Conservative’s or will UKIP sneak
up on the rails to take second place. Sir Alan
Meale must be the odds on favourite to retain
his seat for Labour.
One thing is certain; Britain will have a new
Government led either by David Cameron or
Ed Milliband. Voting in the national election
in Mansfield is not going to change that
outcome.
Party
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Labour
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2002 to run our town to be undone by a return to the politics driven by
the Labour Party dogma that blighted Mansfield
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Your local Independent
candidates for May 7th
Make your vote count and keep party politics out of Mansfield
Ron Jelley
Grange Farm
Bill Drewett
Ling Forest
Maria Gibson
Portland
Andrew Tristram
Berry Hill
Martin Wright
I have lived or worked in
Mansfield most of my life
and represented the Berry
Hill Ward since 2007. I am
passionate about the area I
represent and want to see
continual improvement to the
town and ensure residents
receive good services and
value for money from their
Council Tax.
Holly
It has been both a privilege
& a pleasure representing
Holly ward & Forest Town
for six years, as a County and
District Councillor. Working
closely with community
groups for our village we
have raised Forest Town’s
profile, all the community
now has a say when it comes
to the village’s future.
Mick Barton
Maun Valley
Stephen Garner
Racecourse
Michelle Witham
Brick Kiln
Simon Roach
I am Michelle Witham and I
am married with 3 grown up
children. We have lived in
Mansfield all our lives and as
such feel a sense of pride towards our town. I am standing as councillor of Brick
Kiln and will do everything
I can to make improvements
for you.
Hornby
Hello, my name is Simon
Roach I am 52 years old and
I am hoping to be elected for
the Hornby ward of Mansfield
Woodhouse, I have 2 children
and like many other parents
want the best environment
for their children to grow up
in I won’t make any empty
promises but I will strive
to do my upmost for the
residents of Hornby.
Andy Sissons
Newgate
Paul Piercy
Sherwood
Darren Bacon
Bull Farm & Pleasley
Adrian Nita
Kingsway
David Smith
Woodlands
My name is Darren Bacon
and I’ve lived in the
Mansfield area all of my
life. I am married and have
three children. I worked at a
local special school as a site
manager for 16 years, now
I own a family run joinery
business working in and
around the Mansfield area.
I’m Adrian Nita and hope
to represent your views as
Kingsway ward councillor. I
moved to Mansfield 24 years
ago and it is a great place
to live. If I were your ward
councillor I would work hard
on your behalf and represent
your views at local Council.
07799580959
Kevin Brown
Oakham
Stuart Wallace
Carr Bank
Stephen Harvey
Kings Walk
Lee Palmer
I’m Stephen Harvey and I
intend to stand for council
representing the Kings Walk
ward. I was raised locally and
I’ve lived in Mansfield for the
last twenty years. I’ve worked
within the local community
and believe that Mansfield
is an amazing place to do
business. I believe that local
people should decide on local
issues.
My name is Lee Palmer. I am
46 years old, born and raised
in Mansfield Woodhouse
and have 2 children and 2
grandchildren. I am your
candidate for the Peafield
Ward and it is my intention to
improve, develop and serve
the community. Feel Free to
contact me. leepalmer1968@
gmail.com or 07970361510.
Neil Williams
Yeoman Hill
Stewart Rickersey
Eakring
Roger Sutcliffe
Lindhurst
Paul Watkins
Penniment
Ian Sheppard
Abbott
I will ensure that all of your
concerns, no matter how major
or minor, will be received with
compassion and understanding
and be dealt with quickly and
efficiently.
I am passionate about
accurately representing
my neighbourhood, being
a resident of the ward also
means that I will care just as
much as you do about what
happens here.
I’m hoping to represent Carr
Bank as ward Councillor.
I’m married to Samantha and
we have two young children.
I have lived in and around
Ravensdale and Carr Bank
for over 20 years and I’m
passionate about serving the
local community to improve
and make it a better place
for all.
I have lived in Mansfield
since 1979 and live in the
Eakring ward. Married with
four grown up children who
all live in Mansfield. I am
passionate about Mansfield. I
am proud of the part I played
in forcing the Council to hold
a Referendum and to have
followed up that victory by
getting Tony Egginton elected
as our Mayor 3 times.
I am your Grange Farm
Ward Councillor. Elected
in 2003 I have been very
“hands on” representing
you on a wide range of
issues including negotiating
the new speed limit on
Skegby Lane, a satisfactory
outcome to Millenium
Green, Seaforth Square play
area, planning, anti social
behaviour, environmental and
neighbourhood issues.
Roger Sutcliffe standing for
the Lindhurst Ward which
I have served for the past
12 years. I have lived in
the Ward for 34 years. I
have dealt with planning,
anti-social behaviour,
environmental, policing,
highways and motoring
issues with a rapid, “proactive
approach”, that your problem
is my problem.
My name is Bill Drewett
and I would like to introduce
myself to you.
I been married to Jan for 35
years, we have two grown
up daughters, two grandsons
and one granddaughter. We
ran our own stationery and
office supplies business for 25
years. Since then I became a
taxi driver.
I’ve been a Councillor since
2003, I’m Married, with two
lovely Daughters, I worked
at Mansfield Colliery from
school, then at Welbeck
Colliery. I’ve worked from
myself ever since. I love being
a Councillor, representing the
people of Forest Town, I’m
a local lad who likes helping
people and working for the
good of the Town.
Hello I’m Andy Sissons, I
am your County Councillor
for Mansfield South and
want to offer my services to
represent you at Mansfield
District Council. I have lived
and worked locally all of
my life, and believe only an
Independent Councillor can
really represent your views.
I can be contacted on 07784
988199.
My name is Kevin Brown ,
I have lived and worked in
Mansfield for 25 years. I am
your candidate for Oakham
Ward. If elected I will
ensure residents get value
for money whilst striving
to develop and improve the
area. Email: brown.k1438@
gmail.com , Telephone
07809063362.
Peafield
My name is Paul Watkins, I
moved to Mansfield some 26
years ago to start a family. I
have worked in the building
industry for most of my life
but more recently I have
been working in a local DIY
store, also my wife and I are
foster parents, and in doing
this type of work I have
found I am able to listen to
peoples issues and try to
resolve them the best I can.
My name is Maria Gibson
I have lived and worked
in Mansfield all my life.
I’m hoping to stand as a
Councillor for Your area
of Portland Ward. I believe
Mansfield has a lot to offer
and I want to help achieve it.
If you have any issues I am
available on 07771 333198
I am proud and privileged
to represent the Racecourse
Ward and South Mansfield
for the County Council. I
am always available for
residents’ concerns discreetly
and confidentially to resolve
outcomes. An environmentalist,
passionate about preserving our
countryside and build on
brownfield sites only. You can
contact me on 07702859237.
I have grown up in Mansfield
surrounded by a loving,
hospitable family and friends. I
am a Manager/Tutor in catering
at West Nottinghamshire
College. I have a great
connection with the learners, I
believe it’s crucial to implant
respect and caring nature back
in to the community building
on the good things we have
and working for the better.
I have lived in Mansfield for
over 35 years I’m married
with two grown up children.
I have been self-employed
for 25 years. It has been
a privilege to represent
Woodlands Ward and helping
residents with any issues
regarding the Council. I
am approachable and look
forward to representing you
for another four years.
I’m Neil Williams your
candidate for Yeoman Hill
Ward. I have been married to
Wendy for 42 Years. I have
worked in the mining for 41
years including Thoresby
Colliery. If elected I will try
and make sure Mansfield tax
payers carry on getting value
for money. My telephone
number is 07926117569.
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