Redlands Liberal Democrats

Redlands still top for casework

Despite local Labour party stooge's suggesting that Cllr Daisy Benson was some how too busy to do ward work because she's also PPC for Reading West, she is still one of the top three councillors in terms of casework. Below are the top 10 councillors in terms of casework for the last two quarters.

In fact, all three Redlands Lib Dem councillors were in the top 10 and this end of the table was dominated by Lib Dems. Also, two of these Lib Dems are actually PPC's, Gareth Epps for Reading East and Daisy Benson for Reading West - so Labours claims do seem a little strange, but all part of their usual negative campaign. It's interesting to note that only one Tory managed to make it into the top 10.

Looking at each Ward, Redlands was once again was at the top of the list (top 5 shown):

Lib Dems, on average, do more for you than Labour or the Tories - offering greater value for money.

Daisy: the Choice for Redlands in 2010

Councillor Daisy Benson
Your Redlands Candidate

As some of you will already know, Daisy will be restanding in the 2010 local elections for Redlands.

 

I'm so pleased about this. As well being very hard working in the ward, frequently coming top of the list of casework by Reading councillors (published by the Council), Daisy chairs the important Housing, Health and Community Care Scrutiny Panel and has brought about some big policy changes on private sector housing, a vital issue for Redlands. Her campaigns on empty homes and safer communities have received national recognition. She is respected across the Council, both by officers and the other parties.

 

And, on a personal note, Daisy is great fun to work with: again, probably no surprise to many people reading this blog!

 

2010 will definitely be an exciting year! A campaign involves many pairs of hands: if you'd like to get involved or donate some time or money, please get in touch.

Redlands Surgery Alert!

There will be a advice surgery in the Hexham road community centre (1a Bamburgh Close) from 10-11.30 am, on Saturday 7 June.

No need to book: you're very welcome to just drop in and see us.

Myself and Daisy look forward to seeing you :D

Thank you!

Well, the voters of Redlands made their views known!  The full results are here.

It's an honour to have been chosen to represent this area, in which I have lived for the last 16 years.

Thank you to everyone who supported us, whether by voting, delivering leaflets, working in a polling station, or helping people make it to the polls!

Special thanks to Daisy, whose track record speaks for itself. Together we will work for you and for our community to make Redlands an even better place.

Election Day!

It's Election Day!

Polling stations open at 0700, close at 2200. You should already have received a polling card, but if not, you do not need one to vote: simply go to the polling station. If you need a lift please call 950 9213

Please vote for action on crime, graffiti, waste: let's make Redlands cleaner, safer and greener!

Thank you and see you at the polls!

A fine debate, but where were the Conservatives?

Gareth and I attended the RUSU candidates debate on Tuesday. It was well attended, lively, and enjoyable: big thanks go to the organisers.

The discussion varied from crime (where we talked about Lib Dems plans to put more police resources on our streets), the environment (we think Reading should target zero municipal waste and zero net carbon emissions), to more national policies on student tuition fees and top ups (which we oppose).

There were candidates and parliamentary spokespeople from all the parties, except the Conservatives, who didn't show. It demonstrates how out of touch the Conservatives are in the area. My view is that unless you are prepared to meet with people and engage in debate, you have no right to represent them.

Local campaigner selected!

LibDem campaigner Kirsten Bayes has won the selection race to be the candidate at the May 3rd local elections.  She has vowed to 'work for a clean, green and safe Redlands' if she is elected. Look for more details in upcoming editions of Focus, our newsletter delivered across the Ward.   

Daisy, Kirsten and the team will be concentrating on the issues that we know matter with voters and all residents in Redlands.  Graffiti,  anti-social behaviour, rubbish collection and street cleanliness and of course getting more police on our streets will be at the top of the priority list. If you have any problems that you want Kirsten and Daisy to take up on your behalf,  you can contact us on 0118 950 9213 or come along to the next Advice Surgery at St.Lukes Church on 22nd April at 10.30am

March Curry Club

Taking a short break from campaigning, Reading Liberal Democrats held a "Curry Club" evening last night.

Discussions included the current campaign against Crime, Kirsten and Daisy expressing their dismay at the RBC recycling report/meeting (see the newsletter, last post), and a report back from the national conference last weekend.

Pictured from left to right are Gareth Epps, Daisy Benson, Ricky Duveen, Chris Harris, Kirsten Bayes and Joe Edwards. Mark Mills photo.

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