MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL On 5th May vote for JohnJohn RaineRaine and LunaLuna DellerDeller for a more sustainable future and better quality of life for all

All political parties now claim to be ‘green’. But most only pursue green ideas when it suits them – when there’s money to be saved or when it presents them in a good light. Only by electing Green Party candidates can you be sure of policies and public services that are underpinned by genuine commitment to sustainability and green principles. If elected, our top five priorities will be:

• Improved local services offering better value for money

• More publicly accountable local government for District

• Greener local housing and planning policies

• Less car dependency and congestion through better community transport

• Reduced waste,,, increased recycling

John and Luna will complement each other very effectively in West Ward. Luna lives in North Malvern and John lives at the southern end of . Luna will bring fresh ideas and new creative energies to the responsibilities of community leadership, while John has the experience of having been a councillor for more than a decade. Luna has a young family and so knows first-hand the issues for parents and toddlers in this local area, while John, whose family is grown up, and with his role with students at University, Tel: (01684) 565052 well understands the expectations and needs of young Tel: (01684) 578430 mob: 07786 198332 mob: 07766 567210 Email: adults and others in the community. What Luna and Email: [email protected] John share in common is their passionate concern for [email protected] a more sustainable future and better quality of life for everyone in West Ward, and in the district as a whole.

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