Think positive - Think sustainable future and well-being for all - Think Green! The Common Good means all of us – all of us together The Green Party is now the 3rd largest Party in England and in Purbeck we are growing fast. Join this exciting movement for change! At least 6 candidates are preparing to stand in local elections here. We plan to have candidates in all 14 Wards in Purbeck. You could be one of them! You can support us by: • Joining the Green Party • Helping to deliver leaflets • Offering your skills – life skills, administrative, IT, design, etc • Coming to focused planning meetings • Helping us to get elected locally! Join the #GreenSurge www.greenparty.org.uk Next Swanage meetings... • Thursday 19th March, 7.15pm, St Marks Church, Bell Street, Swanage BH19 2RY South West Green Party MEP Molly Scott Cato, with local candidates Alice Rogers and Phil Christopher, at the proposed Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ). The site was dropped from the current round of designation and we want to see it succeed in the next - and final - round. What do we want for Swanage and Purbeck? ✔✔ Good reliable public transport ✔✔ Homes that local people can afford ✔✔ Quality care for the elderly and those in need ✔✔ Improved sporting and leisure facilities, available to all ✔✔ Local decision-making for the benefit of all • Monday 27th April, 7.15pm, Mowlem Theatre Community Room, Swanage BH19 1DD ✔✔ A community-supported, sustainable, thriving local economy Next Wareham meeting... • Monday 30th March, 7.15pm, Wareham Methodist Church Hall, North Street, Wareham BH20 4AB ✔✔ Support for young people to find employment opportunities All welcome at every meeting! ✔✔ Protection for our wonderful local environment now and for future generations Make sure you are registered to vote! Visit www.gov.uk/register-to-vote Printed by Phil Christopher, 5 Brixeys Lane, WAREHAM BH20 4HL Promoted by Alice Rogers on behalf of South East Dorset Green Party, both at 5 Locksmiths, 18 Durlston Road, SWANAGE BH19 2HU Purbeck You have a great choice in Swanage this May. You can vote for the party that fights for social justice, the planet and peace. Our aim is to work with other parties on a council dedicated to the common good. Across the UK, groups of Greens challenge, influence and bring about real changes in policy and we will do the same here. The Green Party works to bring about policies that satisfy the objectives of creating or providing: ✔✔ A sustainable economy, boosted by investing in things we really need: affordable, environmentfriendly homes, public transport and clean energy ✔✔ Protection for the environment, our wildlife, green spaces and heathlands ✔✔ A fair society, with equal opportunities for all ✔✔ A guaranteed minimum income and real increases in pensions ✔✔ Support for local enterprises ✔✔ Protection for citizens’ rights ✔✔ Democratic, accountable and open local government The political landscape in Britain is changing We have a Green MEP elected in the South West. The Green Party is polling ahead of the Lib Dems nationally. Green MP Caroline Lucas was MP of the Year for 2014. Increasing numbers of voters are finding out the Green Party is a close match for them in terms of values and policies. Have a look at our core values, mini-manifesto and in-depth policies at www.greenparty.org.uk. Try the blind test at www.voteforpolicies.org.uk. Close to half a million people have tried this - and Green Party policies are the most popular, both locally and across the country. You will have Green Party candidates to vote for in Swanage South: Alice Rogers, Dave Pratten and Martin Szalla. Alice is a licenced acupuncturist with a practice in Poole. She lives in Durlston with her partner, Alan, and has one grown-up daughter. Alice’s former career in senior management at Manchester University will help her be an excellent councillor for Swanage South ward. Dave is a retired headteacher who has lived with his wife Sally in Swanage for 16 years. He has two grown-up daughters. Dave is a volunteer coach with Purbeck Runners and TriPurbeck triathlon clubs. He is also a volunteer leader with Purbeck Open Award DoE centre. Martin is a writer and teacher of the Classics. He lives in Swanage with his 2 small boys, who attend a local nursery and school. Your Green Party General Election Candidate is Jane Burnet. Visit www.janeburnet4southdorset.org Would you like to help? To get involved visit our office at 273 High Street, Swanage on Thursdays 10am - 12 midday, informal meetings Tuesdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm Contact Alice Rogers on 07531 398145, email [email protected] or see us at: facebook.com/purbeckgreenparty #purbeckgreens www.purbeckgreenparty.org.uk www.greenparty.org.uk Printed on 100% recycled paper Please pass on or recycle
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