Wealden Distrct Council Elections 7 May 2015 Johanna HOWELL William RUTHERFORD The local choice for & ■ Preserving the rural character of our area ■ Promoting local business and village services

Johanna Howell William Rutherford Johanna has lived in Frant for 20 years, has been William moved to Frant in 2011. Keen to get on the parish council for 15 and a District Councillor involved in the local community, he became a for 8 years. She has always been passionate about parish councillor in Frant the same year. William was elected to Council in a by- supporting and working for her community. election in 2012. She and her family have always lived in the area, William has been a dedicated campaigner for his she is a keen dog walker, keeper of chickens and ward, regularly attending parish council meetings, although her husband had a severe stroke three police street meetings and community events. He believes it is vital part of his role as a councillor to years ago is determined to help him get back on be both available and approachable for residents. his feet . Despite that, her commitment to the In his spare time he sails and keeps bees - but not community is undiminished. all at the same time! If you would like to raise an issue of concern, or help our campaign, please contact us: Johanna 01892 750141 [email protected] William 01892 752254 [email protected] Your priorities are our priorities Safer roads, for pedestrians, cyclists and motorist, in partnership 1 with East County Council. Family friendly communities with nursery and primary place 2 provision, and facilities such as playgrounds. Support for local businesses and key village services, such as 3 doctors’ surgeries and local shops. A clean environment, with increased waste recycling, street 4 cleaning and a zero-tolerance to fly-tipping. 5 Frant/Withyham is a low crime area – keeping it like that is vital Local issues, local action, local Conservatives Promoted by Peter Sabine on behalf of Johanna Howell & William Rutherford all of The Granary, Bates Green Farm, Arlington, BN26 6SH 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 The villages of Bells Yew Green, , Eridge, Frant, , Mark Cross and Withyham sit within the heart of the High , in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s a wonderful place to live, but it needs active councillors to keep it that way.

Superfast broadband is coming soon! The roll-out programme for East Sussex is on track and our ward should be completed within the next twelve months. Broadband is not just great for residents, but critical for growing local businesses too.

Safer roads Wealden needs safe roads and good public transport links. Johanna and William have successfully Gatwick expansion campaigned Johanna and William will continue to campaign against for speed limit Gatwick’s expansion, and oppose the concentration of reductions in Frant, flights over our Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Withyham and Bells Conservatives in Wealden remain committed to opposing any Yew Green. However further airport development. there is more to do, particularly in Blackham and Mark Cross.

Housing The provision of affordable housing for local residents is key to ensuring local services are maintained. Any further development must take this into account. Our green and pleasant land The pressure for new housing must be managed in a manner sympathetic to the Wealden’s Council Tax has been frozen rural nature of the area, taking into account again this year – the fifth year in a row. A the infrastructure pressures. It’s a rural Conservative council ensures a business- ward, and Johanna and William will work like approach to local services. Increasing hard to protect its character. efficiency, eliminating waste and delivering value for money to the taxpayers. Caring and campaigning for our community