Local Election 2010

Neil Proctor

Liberal Democrat Party
West Middleton Ward

I live in the West Middleton ward where I am standing as your local candidate for Council, and have four school-aged children. My main aim is to restore some community spirit in our area and to get people involved in local decision making.

Many residents will know that it is the 150th anniversary of Edgar Wood’’s birth; the state of Durnford school, which he designed, has been a concern to me, and I recently consulted residents about how they would like to see the building and grounds preserved for future generations. I want to protect Middleton’s local heritage, and I hope to be a councillor who is well known and approachable. We need a councillor who will fight for our communities, and that is what I will do if elected.

Middleton Lib Dems’ priorities will be:

Better Roads and Pavements 

• A yearly programme of road resurfacing to keep our highway network in reasonable condition.
• Facilities for our young people .
• Middleton needs better facilities for young people run by young people. More projects should help build bridges between young and old.

Protecting our environment

• We will continue to promote the option of blue bins for paper and cardboard. 
• Champion a cleaner, greener environment in our local communities. 
• Creating a safe network of routes for walkers and cyclists.

A stronger voice for local people

• Support residents regardless of their political beliefs get the best out of Middleton Township. 
• Working closely with the police to reduce anti-social behaviour. 
• Trying to secure more funds for local priorities.