Thanks and Thanks again

Its been a while since I last posted and for that I am sorry but I'm back in the saddle again (as it were) and am keen to keep you all up to date with actions/stories and perhaps a little gossip!

I would like to send my sincere congratulations to John Pugh for winning in Southport again.  Whilst campaigning over the last 6 months, a large number of people have been keen to tell me and the team what a good MP John has been for Southport, working hard both here and in Westminster for everyone in Southport.  I think this commitment to the town has been repaid by the resident who voted for him in with an increased majority.

I have also been returned as your Councillor and I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who voted for me.  I really appreciate your support and hope that I can continue to work for everybody over the next 4 years.  I have some ideas and plans for things I want to do so watch this space.

The Race is On

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

ELECTION OF COUNCILLORS

THURSDAY, 6 MAY 2010

The following is a statement as to the persons nominated for election as Councillors for the

CAMBRIDGE WARD

STATEMENT AS TO PERSONS NOMINATED

The following persons have been nominated:

Candidate’s Surname	Other Names in full	Home Address in full	Description (if any)	Name of Proposer	Decision of Returning Officer that Nomination Paper is invalid
BARLOW	Jacqueline Anne	14 Hall Street Southport PR9 0SF	The Southport Party	Sylvia M. Kokolay
HALSALL	Jamie Philip	7 Allerton Road Southport PR9 9NJ	The Conservative Party Candidate	Thomas Glover
LANGLEY	Muriel Annie	108 Lytham Road Marshside Southport PR9 9UN	The Labour Party Candidate	Ian Bryden
MCELLENBOROUGH	Margaret	29 Lymington Grove Netherton L30 6YF	British National Party Local People First	Robert Bayliff
MCGUIRE	Sue	26 Park Avenue Southport PR9 9EF	Liberal Democrats	Jonathan D. Wegh

With nominations now official and political literature hitting the doorstep, it's time to start thinking about who you're planning to vote for come May 6th (or earlier for those with postal votes).

According to the official list of nominations, right-wing voters in Cambridge will be spoilt for choice as they cast their ballot. However, I am hopeful, that come May 7th we find the British National Party candidate finishes last. The people of Cambridge Ward believe in hope, not in hate, and party based on hate is something that can never benefit this country. Cambridge ward voters will see through the racism, negativeness and the genuine dislike of a large percentage of people, to vote for the candidate who has worked tirelessly and for the prosperity of, the people here.

Your local Liberal Democrat Councillor has been a force for good on Sefton Council, from the fight to retain temporary town centre library services, action to improve road safety in the area and her continuing work to have childrens health services returned to Southport. With a record of action that includes:

• Installation of 2 speed warning signs to tackle speeding motorists on Fylde Road and Marshside Road
• Installation of 3 pedestrian islands on Fylde Road, Park Crescent and Roe Lane
• Review of the Gritting Policy to include roads & pavements around schools
• A change in council policy to provide improved support to local businesses
• A change to hospital policy on patient discharge
• A change of Sefton NHS policy regarding handling of controlled drugs
• Getting Sefton Council to sign up to the 10:10 climate change campaign

Sue McGuire is the local candidate. Sue McGuire is the right choice.

Vote for the candidate with a record of positive action in the ward. Vote for the Lib Dem promise of more.

Don’t Miss Out on Your Vote

We are all worried about the future, our community and our families. Some of us are concerned about terrorism, Iraq or global warming. Others, about things closer to home such as crime, hospitals and traffic issues. Everyone, though, looks to our elected representatives to help find solutions to these problems, big or small.

Your right to vote is precious and you will have two elections to vote in very shortly, one for your John Pugh who is standing to be your Member of Parliament and one for your local councillor. Sue McGuire is standing for re-election in this area, having served as your Councillor four years since being first elected in 2006.

Your votes will be valuable in both elections since the contests in Southport, and in this part of Southport, in particular, are always very close.

Last dates to register for postal votes are rapidly approaching. If you require a postal vote, or would like to be added to the electoral register, please get in touch NOW with the Southport Liberal Democrats on 01704 533555 or pop into our office at 35 Shakespeare Street, Southport, PR85AB.