Audlem, Aston & Local Villages From: Ian Priestner Spring 2015 Edition Local Lib Dem EDDISBURY FORM GUIDE Prospective MP The Tories have held Eddisbury Tirley Cottage,Tirley Lane, Utkinton, Tarporley, for 32 years, and 8 elections. , CW6 0JZ. www.ianpriestner4eddisbury.co.uk However, last time in 2010 the www.twitter.com/ianpriestnerLD Lib Dems moved up FocusDelivered Free to Local Homes www.facebook.com/ianpriestner4eddisbury to become the 52% major challengers Ian Priestner’s Resident’s Survey LIB to the Tories DEMS in this area. 23% LAB Help us to help you 21% OTHERS Broadband - Audlem’s slow speed wait for high speed The much-heralded high speed broadband is taking far too long to introduce to this part of Cheshire, with many homes and businesses remaining on slow speeds. The new service, when it comes, will offer speeds of up to fifteen times faster, depending on how near you are to the local exchange. Local man and Prospective Lib Dem MP Ian Priestner Audlem and other villages in the area would like to hear from you about what you think have been promised this new service, in Audlem, Aston and surrounding area. but many residents are still waiting. Ian Priestner has called for urgent On the back page, of this edition of Focus, there is a Resident’s Survey from Ian Priestner, action to ensure that the upgrade is the local Liberal Democrat Prospective MP. rolled out to everyone as soon as possible, commenting: Ian and his family has lived for many years in Tarporley, he shares your concerns and desires “Commitments were made to local for this part of Cheshire. people that have not been kept. We But, unlike other politicians where you listen to them, Ian would like to hear from you. Please need action now to make sure that use the survey to let us know of what you think about living here in Audlem, Aston, Buerton, high speed broadband is available to , and neighbouring villages. everyone.” Lib Dems in Government * Labour Councillors * Lib Dems are Strongly Our opponents lose no opportunity to heap insults onto our Call for parking against this - “It will achievements in coalition government. But here are some of the things we have done, and which charges for damage village businesses” have only happened because of pressure from Lib Dems in Cheshire St Car Park says Ian Priestner government. Many residents will have seen reports Ÿ Stabilising the economy. Cleaning up Labour’s mess. in local papers about some Labour Ÿ Councillors calling on Pupil premium for local schools worth hundreds of thousand Council to introduce car parking of pounds. charges on Council car parks which Ÿ Most secure pension deal ever for pensioners. are currently free. Ÿ Cheshire Street car park in Audlem is Free school meals for infants. free. Ÿ Millions of workers taken out of the tax system altogether Eddisbury’s prospective Lib Dem and millions more paying less tax. MP, Ian Priestner commented on Ÿ Record numbers of teenagers from less well off this, saying: “Parking charges could damage local businesses and result in backgrounds going to university. all-day parking on roads such as Ÿ Massive leap in the numbers of teenagers getting onto Cheshire Street, adding to road apprenticeship schemes. congestion and affecting road safety.” Ÿ “Liberal Democrat Councillors on Unemployment down to its lowest level for four years. Cheshire East Council will continue to Ÿ Financial help for first time buyers , getting on the housing oppose any attempt to bring in parking ladder. charges in villages like Audlem,” Ian Priestner - Working for You Ian Priestner’s Residents Survey Lib Dem pressure saves You have your say… household waste sites Dear Resident, As your local Lib Dem prospective MP, I want to hear your views on the services provided for our ABOUT YOU local community. That’s why we’re sending this survey to local homes. GOOD NEWS The Plan by Cheshire l thought it appropriate to seek your opinions not East Council’s Tory bosses to close the only on local authority issues but also on services majority of our local household waste sites more in the national sphere - such as the National has been cancelled. Health Service. By filling in this survey, you will help us to ensure This follows pressure from Lib Dem Councillors that we are working on the issues that matter to at a Council Scrutiny Committee last October - you and your family. when the Draft Waste Plan was debated. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey When the Waste Plan was then discussed at and return to us at the addresses overleaf. the Council’s Cabinet Meeting for final approval a few weeks later, the pages relating to the Best wishes When you return this survey, the Liberal Democrats may use some of the information you've given to contact you. scrapping of the local waste sites were lan Priestner Some contacts may be automated. You can always opt out of withdrawn. communications at any time by contacting ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR OUR COMMUNITY NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE What is most important to you about living in this Ian Priestner, our prospective MP, If so, please give area? Please tick up yo five boxes. wants to hear the views of local details here: The sense of community residents on the National Health Friends/relatives who live here Service. The Parks Please indicate below your Good social life experience of using the health Cultural activities service and also state whether or Ease of access to the hills around us not you agree with the Lib Dems Shopping facilities that the NHS should remain free of Good place to bring up children charge. Schools Public transport facilities Yes Health facilities None of these…,.…..………………………… No

Excellent OUR LOCAL ROADS YOUR VIEWS Satisfactory There are many ways in which the local community could be made cleaner, greener Poor and safer. Which of the following initiatives are most important to you? - Liberal Democrats Please tick up to 5 boxes below: - Labour - Potholes in Roads - Conservative Yes - Dangerous Pavements - UKIP No - Faulty Streetlights - Green - Cons or Lib Dem Please give details: - 20mph speed limits in estates - Fly-tipping/litter build up - Lab or Lib Dem - Damaged/missing street signs - UKIP or Lib Dem - Green or Lib Dem - Dog Fouling - Local Parking Facilities

(please circle your answer) PleasePlease return return this this form form to Ian to PriestnerIan Priestner Fold your survey in an envelope and post to Ian Priestner Tirley Cottage,Tirley Lane, Utkinton, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0JZ. Or contact Ian via: www.ianpriestner4eddisbury.co.uk www.twitter.com/ianpriestnerLD www.facebook.com/ianpriestner4eddisbury (Please let Ian know of any other problems,etc, on a separate piece of paper) I will display a poster at election time Be part of the Local Team I can spare 30 minutes now and then to help deliver leaflets in my road There are a variety of ways in which local people can help the I can help do simple clerical work local Lib Dem team provide a service to the community. I would like to join the Liberal Democrats Please let us know if you can assist our campaigns by ticking any of the boxes on the right: I would like to make a donation to help pay for local Campaigns (please make any cheques payable to: ‘EDDISBURY LIBERAL DEMOCRATS’) Published by, for and on behalf of I Priestner & Eddisbury Liberal Democrats, Mountain View, Quarry Lane, Kelsall, Cheshire. Printed by Mid Cheshire Messenger, 16 Pheasant Way, , Cheshire.