Broadland Conservatives

Local Conservatives Delivering Quality Local Services

The Conservative Manifesto Pledges to Broadland Residents

Broadland District Council Elections May 2019

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Promoted and printed by Kate Millbank and Daniel Mann on behalf of all Broadland Conservative Candidates, both of The Christ Church Centre, Magdalen Road, , NR3 4LA and The Old Smithy, , , NR9 5ST

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Local Conservatives Delivering Quality Local Services “Broadland is a low cost, high quality, caring council with the Conservatives”

Dear Resident, As Broadland Conservatives we pride ourselves in running an effective and efficient council for our residents – delivering high quality local services and support for those most in need. Broadland is a very popular area to live and work and enjoys a high level of employment.

We work hard to keep costs down and continuously looking to deliver services in innovative ways. We work closely with the local police and other agencies to maintain Broadland as one of the safety areas to live in .

Protecting the environment is very important to us and a key commitment - Broadland achieved the highest recycling rate of any district in Norfolk this year. More than 50% of household rubbish was recycled, a figure we seek to increase as we roll out more food waste collections.

We have been making a real difference to the quality of life for residents by helping them remain in their own homes for longer – through adaption grants, the Handyperson + Service and leading on the Norfolk Warm Homes. We are successfully building local homes for local people by our own company ‘Broadland Growth’.

Over the coming four years Broadland Conservatives will continue to prioritise the delivery of quality local services that you have told us are important to you.

I hope you will support your local Conservatives again on 2nd May – thank you.

Shaun Vincent

Shaun Vincent – Leader of Broadland District Council

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Our Conservative Manifesto Pledges to Broadland Residents

ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE:

Broadland recycles more waste than any other council in Norfolk. Broadland invests in street cleaning, food waste collection and reducing single use plastics.

Broadland will become a single use plastic free council and will continue to protect our unique environment.

We will roll-out food waste collection across the whole district.

LOW CRIME AND ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR:

Broadland is one of the safest districts in England.

We will work hard to maintain this in partnership with the local police, and by taking tough action wherever necessary.

A Conservative Council will continue to support our communities to keep crime rates very low.

HOMES FOR LOCAL PEOPLE:

Broadland Conservatives will encourage developers to build the houses that already have planning permission and deliver the homes that our local families and young people need.

We will use all our powers to deliver more sustainable homes in the right location whilst protecting green space.

DELIVERING BETTER INFRASTRUCTURE:

We will continue to work with partners to successfully roll-out even more broadband and mobile network coverage.

We have a record of securing government funding to support economic growth. 3

We support the ‘Western Link’ of the Broadland Northway (NDR) and the A47 dualling.

CARING FOR THE VULNERABLE:

Broadland Conservatives will continue to lead the way with care, support, advice and guidance to vulnerable residents.

We will do this via our ‘Help Hub’, our ‘Handyperson Plus’ scheme and other at- home support services and preventing homelessness through early support and advice.

SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITIES:

Broadland Conservatives believe in supporting and investing in community projects, businesses, jobs and valued services.

Residents enjoy living and working in Broadland and we will work hard to maintain our safe, vibrant and healthy communities.

We will maintain our Broadland Community at Heart Awards.

LOW COUNCIL TAX:

Conservative controlled Broadland District Council will continue to keep any tax increases low and freeze it when possible.

We have a record of low or zero tax increases and we have been able to freeze our council tax again this year.

AN EFFICIENT COUNCIL:

Broadland Conservatives will continue to deliver high quality local services at the lowest cost to residents and businesses.

We always remember it is your money we are spending.

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