Election Leaflet

Richard Wise, Green Parliamentary candidate for Hitchin & Harpenden, was born in London in 1944. He has lived in Hitchin for 30 years. Richard has recently retired from his job as a lecturer (Economics, Politics & Media) at the University of Bedfordshire in Luton. He had previously worked for the Rank Film Organisation advertising department & the J.Walter Thompson advertising agency as a media planner. Richard Wise is the author of 'Multimedia: a Critical Introduction’.

Printed on 100% recycled paper by Hillingdon Greenprint of 58 Beech Avenue, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 8UQ. Promoted by Giles Woodruff of 80 Coleridge Close, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0QY on behalf of Richard Wise of 112 Whinbush Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1PN GREEN ACTION IN HITCHIN North Hertfordshire District Council elections will also be held on 6 May 2010 What we stand for

Better planning Planning policy is vitally important and affects us for decades to come. We support: Richard Wise (see biography overleaf) is also standing as better consultation with residents on housing and planning issues the Green Party candidate for the district council in more transparency in the decision-making process Hitchin Walsworth ward. Richard says, "If you elect me I more affordable homes promise you will get the hard work and dedication that stronger standards for construction. Green Party councillors are known for." You can contact Richard on 07706 135505 or Local businesses [email protected] We want to encourage small businesses as they create local, and often Richard writes a blog at: http://web.me.com/rlwise sustainable, jobs and invest more in the local economy. We will push for help for start-ups. In Hitchin it is crucial that the Churchgate development caters for small Giles Woodruff, who has stood in previous years in independent retailers. Walsworth, is campaigning for Richard and is also happy to take your calls on 01462 451274 Safer streets and better transport Our full manifesto, and more information about the We will continue to press for improved road safety, especially for young people North Hertfordshire Green Party, can be found at and vulnerable road users. We would also look at consulting on 20 mph zones in http://northherts.greenparty.org.uk residential areas in Hitchin. We want NHDC to push for the introduction of car clubs in the area and provide more information about bus services and car sharing. Last year the Green Party candidate obtained over 17% of the votes in Walsworth, finishing Stronger community ahead of the Liberal Democrats. Our support has We have been fighting for local action on litter, graffiti and pavements. A strong been gradually increasing. Please join us! community can improve our relationships and quality of life, and costs nothing. It The Green Party has 126 councillors on 43 can generate good ideas and will make our society more resilient if we face councils across England and Wales. difficulties (such as financial problems or energy shortages) in the future.