Wealden Council Elections 7 May 2015 Elliot CURRYER Andrew JELINEK Douglas MURRAY The local choice for Willingdon ■ Maintain the rural character of Willingdon & Jevington ■ Affordable housing for local need ■ Promote the economic viability of the village

Your THREE Conservative Candidates Eliott CURRYER Andrew JELINEK Douglas MURRAY Willingdon Andrew Douglas has grew up in known has always Willingdon Willingdon all his been and and life and following two previous remains a key , generations part of Elliot’s with three of his family, now life. He was generations lives here, born and of his family semi-retired, he: having lived u takes an raised here, in the area. active role in attending Educated at Willingdon as Willingdon St Bede’s, St Councillor serving on the Planning, Amenities Primary and Willingdon Community Andrew’s and then Eastbourne College, and Finance Committees, as well as on schools, and being a member of the Andrew joined the Territorial Army, studied Personnel, SD4 and Parish Office Development 1st Willingdon Scout group. His home politics at University and served for u has campaigned for alleviating the traffic six years in the regular Army, including problems on the A2270 and a new dual is in Lower Willingdon and whilst a Afghanistan, where he was seriously carriageway from to Lewes student he has worked for both a injured. u is the Chairman of Willingdon & Jevington local butcher and a farm. Always On leaving the Army Andrew worked Conservatives and the ex-Chair of the Eastbourne as a business consultant and gained Conservative Association u supports local and entrepreneurial he managed his own international charities u remains involved in quail egg business. significant exposure to the corporate business having run offices in and New Born here, Elliot is passionate world. York. Andrew works for a major national A keen walker on the Downs, with a lifelong about maintaining Willingdon’s conversation charity as a gardener in East interest in gardening, Douglas is concerned with beautiful, rural landscape and strong . Living just outside Jevington with the environment and the sustainability of the community. For him it has always his wife, Eleanor, and their dog, Bertie, community. He is particularly eager to retain the his passions include the countryside, rural rural, green character of Willingdon. been a great source of enjoyment. His interests are broad and range through Elliot would consider it an honour to affairs, military history, and horses. A lifelong Conservative, he believes in a current affairs, scientific development to be elected to represent the residents enjoying and supporting the arts. He has small state, low tax and liberal economy, participated in sporting activities, competitively of Willingdon at whilst preserving family values and being running in mini-marathons in New York & London, Council, and continue the excellent robust on issues of defence and law-and- swimming, playing water polo and skiing. work it has done. order. He has supported campaigns when Government As a young man, he feels that he Andrew will be an accessible, fair and has failed to act appropriately in his view, such as with Equitable Life and to prevent health can bring a fresh perspective to the principled representative, working hard for the people of . tourism. Council, and encourage greater He will visit every resident and strive to Douglas asks for your support to elect him to active youth involvement in the represent Willingdon & Jevington and ensure the keep Willingdon and Jevington a safe, village has a strong voice on Wealden District Community. well-serviced and beautiful place to live. Council. Local issues, local action, local Conservatives Promoted by Robert Findon on behalf of Elliot Curryer, Andrew Jelinek, Douglas Murray all of 69 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7EJ and printed by Dowling Creative Ltd, Doma Office, Burrells Lane, , , East Sussex TN22 3DW A record of action, a promise of more Working for our community Some of the services Wealden District Council provides • Planning • Disposal of Abandoned Cars • Waste Collection • Noise Pollution Control • Licensing - alcohol, taxis • Housing and Council Tax benefit • Affordable Housing • Youth Web-site • Food Safety • Safer Wealden Partnership with Police • Building Control and the Community Wealden collect Council Tax on behalf of East Sussex County Council, Fire, Police and Parish and Town Councils. Approximately 11% of the total Council Tax is spent by Wealden District Council We will Continue to freeze Council Tax and cut costs Maintain free car parking To date Wealden Conservatives have cut costs by • Keeping daily costs down £3m a year. Support Road Safety initiatives to cut accidents • Shared waste service £750,000 pa. • Moved to a single HQ saves £500,000 pa. • Shared other services saves £300,000 pa. WILLINGDON & JEVINGTON • Reduced senior management by 50% and we will seek further efficiencies. A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK Protect the environment HELP US KEEP IT THAT WAY • Preserving the unique rural character of the area Campaign for more recreation space and facilities If you would like to raise an issue of concern, Lobby for improved road links- A27 and A2270. or help our campaign, please contact us • Our campaign has attracted £75m already to improve the A27 and we are campaigning for a better solution email: willingdon.conservatives.gmail.com for Polegate Crossroads. Elliot 07908 466777 Lobby for better communications Andrew 07538 899041 01323 423661 • For superfast broadband and better mobile coverage. Douglas 01323 482715

On 7th May Polling stations are open You can still apply for a postal vote from 7.00am - 10.00pm if this is easier for you. You have THREE votes Contact Wealden District Council You don’t need your on 01323 443322. card to vote You can register up until April 21st Vote Your polling stations are Elliot CURRYER Trinity Church Wannock Village Hall Andrew JELINEK St Wilfrid’s Church Hall Willingdon Memorial Hall Douglas MURRAY

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