Wealden Council Elections 7 May 2015 Bob STANDLEY And Graham WELLS The local choice for

■ Protecting the rural character of Wadhurst ■ Keeping the High Street vibrant

Action for you all year round Bob Standley Graham Wells Bob has been a strong voice for Wadhurst at Graham has lived in Wadhurst for 26 years, the District Council for the last 11 years and is married to Clare and their 3 children all is a dedicated campaigner for the village. went to school in the village. He is also a Governor of Uplands. He has represented Wadhurst on the District Council for 8 years and has taken a Bob’s background is in the private sector particular interest in planning matters. and he has brought those skills to acheive At Wealden he has responsibility for efficiencies at Council. Housing. Graham was Vice Principal at Uplands Bob has been Leader of the Wealden before retiring and is now a Governor at two District Council since 2010. local schools. Your priorities are our priorities 1 We have worked to keep the rural feel of Wadhurst. 2 Lobbied for Hi Speed broadband which is now being rolled out. 3 Kept Wealden’s Tax low – No increase for 5 years. Improved the waste collection and recycling with less than 5% 4 going to landfill. Lobbied county for safer speed limits and spending more to 5 reduce potholes. Kept the household waste site the “Tip” open when it was 6 threatened with closure. Local issues, local action, local Conservatives Promoted by Peter Sabine on behalf of Bob Standley & Graham Wells all of The Granary, Bates Green Farm, Arlington, East BN26 6SH and printed by Dowling Creative Ltd, Doma Office, Burrells Lane, , , TN22 3DW A record of action, a promise of more

Working for our community Kept Council Tax Low Wealden’s share of Council Wadhurst is at the heart of the High Tax has not increased since Area of Outstanding Beauty. It is 2011 - The average Band D remains at £3.35 per week- a great place to live and work and Bob Conservatives increasing efficiency and eliminating and Graham will continue to work hard to waste and delivering value for keep it that way. money.

Safer Roads The most common concern that Bob and Graham receive relates to traffic speeds. They have worked with the Parish and County Councils to reduce speeds where appropriate and strongly supported improvements near the Primary School which will soon be implemented. Improvements in the High Street are also in hand to help pedestrians and make the village a more attractive place to shop.

Improved waste collection Wealden’s waste collection has now a wider range of Items picked up at the kerbside, including glass, with less than 5% of waste going to landfill. The “Tip”, threatened with closure, was kept open by lobbying by your local councillors.

Connected Wadhurst Hi Speed broadband has been a priority to assist business and Bob and Graham were allocated residents and is now being rolled some funding through the Community Dividend funded by Kier, the waste out in Wadhurst. contractor and have helped fund projects for Wadhurst • A hand held speed camera for use Housing by Wadhurst Speed watch Any housing for the village • An additional defribillator must take into account • A bus shelter for Durgates infrastructure such as roads, • Contribution to road safety projects schools, doctor’s surgery etc.

To raise any issues with Bob or Graham, or help with our campaign please contact them on Bob Standley T : 01892 783579 Graham Wells T: 01892 783583 E mail [email protected] E mail [email protected]