from David Harrison, Steve Riley and Vic Morgan, your LibDem Team Result of 2013 byelection Lib Dem Con 50% 37% Can’t win here! Lab 13% Elections here are a close fight between the Conservatives and Lib Dems. Labour are in third place here and are out of the race. Printed by ERCP, Published & Promoted by P Sergeant on behalf of Steve Riley and other Liberal Democrat candidates all at 2a Douro Place Norwich NR2 4BG the changes coming to Aylsham are significant. EDP 30th March 2015 Out and about in the town the one issue raised above all else is the impact of the large new housing estates at Willow Park and Bure Meadows. People are asking: how many new residents there will be; where will they work; but above all, how will the schools and doctors surgeries cope as there is quite a wait to get appointments now ? Of course the extra sporting and leisure facilities are welcome, but at what cost to our quality of life ? David Harrison has consistently opposed Broadland District Council's plans for large new housing estates in Aylsham. He says “I believe they will provide little benefit to Aylsham residents and the huge number of houses will change the character of the town for ever. But like it or not, this new housing is coming and we have to make the best of it. Lib Dems will push for the expansion of the town’s facilities to cope.” Steve Riley says “The council planners are failing us. Recently they pushed through a development in Broadland without adequate transport provision, on the grounds that residents could use the Northern Email:[email protected] Tel: 07527627552 Distributor Road which has not yet received planning permission.” Based on his professional activities Vic Morgan has long argued that market towns like ours are at a crossroads: current residents need to have a voice in deciding what sort of place they want Aylsham to be. The Tories have encouraged these developments, but Lib Dems do not believe that Aylsham needs more expensive homes, which risk turning the town into a dormitory suburb for Norwich. We need more affordable housing and more housing with care for older residents such as the Green Lane View development at St Michael’s. The Green Lane development is a centre of excellence used as a model for similar schemes in other parts of Britain. David worked closely with the Aylsham Care Trust to get St Michael’s on track. Steve and David have years of experience in tackling problems in Aylsham and the surrounding villages, while Vic’s professional background and experience in education is invaluable. By voting for them on 7th May you will be electing a formidable team with a proven track record. Steve’s 5 Pledges as a newly elected MP: 1 I will set up permanent satellite surgeries nearer to you to give better access and support for residents in this huge constituency. 2 I will see residents face to face and meet community groups and parish councils on a regular basis, especially when they need help in tackling bureaucracy. 3 I will take immediate action to act upon a number of key issues already raised with me by parish councils,residents, and community groups. “ Steve has the experience of working in and with local government and the knowledge and ability to get the best results for us in Westminster . ” Former chairman North Norfolk District Council 4 I pledge to to campaign and work for a change in the planning law at Westminster to give residents, community groups and parish councils an equal right of appeal as developers 5 I pledge not to be employed by anyone else or self employed and to be a full time hard working MP. Only this way can I deliver on my promises and you should expect nothing less. “ We need an MP who won’t take ‘no’ for an answer – we lost our community hospital when the local Conservatives abandoned the fight . Steve would never back off however hopeless it looked.” “ In our area it’s always a close fight between the Lib Dems and the Conservatives. There’s no chance Labour can beat the Tories here, and I know Steve will put our interests first. ” He is incredibly hard working He has the experience, calibre and work ethic to deliver for local communities He is a good listener and understands how to get things done Retired GP Student Only Steve or the Conservative can win here Steve will always put people first before party politics Why I Believe We Need a Change to Planning Law Steve Riley Steve will always put people first, be a full time hard working MP(no second job) supporting our communities. Backing Labour or smaller parties will just help the Conservative candidate win It’s really close in our area so your vote could make all the difference. One big issue that has affected parish councils, residents and our local communities across Broadland is planning. At the moment If a developer is refused planning consent by Broadland District Council they have the right to appeal to the higher authority of the National Planning Inspectorate. However if the developer’s plan was accepted by Broadland, the parish councils and residents have no such right. This is unjust and not a level playing field and lays at the heart of many planning decisions that have not been in the interests of the residents. I know from my experience that if this law is changed then this would make a dramatic difference to planning for our communities and would result in better outcomes. This is why if elected as your local MP I have pledged to campaign to change the planning law and if necessary present a private members bill to Parliament.