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Autumn 2012
WEALDEN CONSERVATIVES
01323 489289
[email protected]
The Granary, Bates Green Farm, Arlington BN26 6SH
www.wealdenconservatives.com
FROM FRANCIS WHETSTONE
The local choice
East Sussex County Council elections: May 2013
Having represented the Forest Row division since
1997, I am delighted that the Conservative Party
branches have selected me once more to be their
candidate in next years County Council elections.
I was first
elected when
the Liberal
Democrat
administration
was ending
in a serious
financial mess,
leaving the
succeeding
Conservatives
a huge task in
restoring our
finances. This
it has done at a time when the Central Government
has been giving us less and less money locally.
At the same time, by tightening the Country’s
administration, we have been able to increase our
activity in key areas.
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If you wish to discuss any issues or concerns
assist in Francis’s campaign please contact him on:
francis whetstone
018 9 2 77 0 3 0 4
c l l r.f r a n c i s . w h e ts t one@eas tsussex.gov.uk
To contact your local Member of Parliament:
013 23 489289 (for a surger y appointment)
c h a r les.hendr y.m [email protected]
House of Commons, Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA
ACTION AROUND THE AREA
In this division the most noticeable signs of the County
Council’s activity has been on our roads, a never-ending
maintenance problem. Despite the serious backlog there
can be no doubt, that in all five parishes, there has been
significant upgrading. This year we have seen resurfacing
of the centre of Hartfield in only two days, and the A22 at
Forest Row both North and South of the village. Whilst we
are still finalising road realignments and traffic calming in
Mark Cross.
The refurbishment of the Library in Forest Row was made
possible by the imaginative decision of the Parish Council
to reorganise their meeting rooms. This has allowed the
Library to expand into another room and the old library
to be turned into a children’s section, thus providing a
significant boost to the opportunities for younger readers.
The Coalition Government’s reorganisation of schools
will greatly reduce the County Council’s role with them
but during the process the Councils will still have a role
to play and it will be up to the County Councillors to see
that, especially where primary Schools are concerned,
the right sort of long lasting structure is in place. It’s
this challenge which makes me keen to continue as your
representative. Improving education for our children must
be the best way of giving them hope for their futures.
Regards Francis Whetstone
Promoted by Peter Sabine on behalf of Francis Whetstone both of The Granary, Bates Green Farm, Arlington, East Sussex BN26 6SH
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East Sussex Conservatives cost YOU less
Average Annual Council Tax Rise 1996 - 2013
0%
Conservative
4.5%
2002 - 2008
Conservative
3.5%
2009 - 2010
Conservative
Council Tax Increase
2011- 2013
3%
2010 - 2011
DID YOU KNOW? East Sussex is one of the top Councils in the Country,
according to the independent Audit Commission. This is in comparison to the poor
one star Council it inherited in 2001.
A Budget for Growth:
Recycling & Energy Recovery:
DID YOU KNOW?
Millions of pounds are
being spent to support
local employment and
regeneration projects,
thanks to a new
£500m fund set up by
the Conservative County Council.
Independence for Older People:
DID YOU KNOW?
88% of older
people who are now
discharged from
hospital have been
able to regain their
independence thanks
to new services
introduced by the Conservatives.
Road Safety:
DID YOU KNOW?
The Conservatives
have worked with
Parishes, District &
Borough Councils to
reduce speed on the
Roads. They have
invested over £25 million in relaying and
resurfacing roads in the County, equivalent to a
road from Hastings to Bristol.
DID YOU KNOW?
Recycling rates in the
County are continuing
to rise thanks to YOU
working with us, and
with the opening of
the new Incinerator at
Newhaven over 210,000 tonnes (95%) of household waste per year has been able to be diverted
away from landfill. This new facility generates
enough energy to power 25,000 homes.
Libraries:
DID YOU KNOW?
East Sussex are one of
the very few Councils
in the country who are
opening new Libraries
and improving
services.
There are new Libraries in Rye and Wadhurst, and
there have been major refurbishments in Forest
Row, Eastbourne & Bexhill.
The County are also investing a further £13 million
in new libraries
DID YOU ALSO KNOW?
The Conservative administration at County Hall run
an efficient Council, and that they have removed
over £75 million of unnecessary costs.
Conservatives deliver,
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