East Sussex County Council Elections 4 May 2017 Caring & Campaigning for our Community NICK BENNETT The Local Choice for the Arlington, East Hoathly & Hellingly Division Promoted by Peter Sabine, on behalf of Nick Bennett, both of 69 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7EJ Printed by Solopress, 9 Stock Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 5QF Nick Bennett will be your Conservative Candidate in East Sussex County Council elections on the 4th May. ‘It has been a real privilege and a pleasure to have served two terms as a County Councillor, much of that time as lead councillor for schools.’ I am very proud of the achievements we have made in the last four years. COUNCIL TAX: In the last four years we have kept council tax as low as possible whilst still delivering front-line services for residents. EMPLOYMENT: Since 2013 we have reduced unemployment by 58%. At the same time average income per household has grown ten times as fast as the rest of the country. We are working with businesses to create more than 3500 apprenticeships each year. Apprenticeships are offered by our training providers that support all sectors: engineering, construction, health and social care, digital and ICT, land management, and the growing visitor economy. ROADS: We have invested £85 million in the maintenance and rebuilding of our roads and have repaired 200,000 potholes and resurfaced over 500km of the County’s roads. RECYCLING: We now recycle 41 per cent of all the waste in the County and saw off the threat of taking London’s waste with its associated land raise plans. EDUCATION: Praised by Ofsted and the Quality Care Commission - we have delivered the best results ever, including superb early years’ provision for 2 - 5 year olds and children with special educational needs and disabilities. ROAD SAFETY: We have invested £1.25 million on programmes to improve road safety. Let’s keep the good work going! Contact - Nick Bennett 69 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7EJ EMAIL [email protected] Nick TELEPHONE BENNETT 01825 733328 Caring and Campaigning for Our Community Find out more at www.wealdenconservatives.com Caring and Campaigning for our Community FROM OUR MPs Maria Caulfield MP, Lewes: Nus Ghani MP, Wealden: ‘Nick and I have worked closely ‘Our County deserves strong together particularly on local representatives, and I’ve school issues. Nick is passionate seen clearly that Nick Bennett about educational improvement delivers just that. As cabinet and remains a hard-working, member for education he has professional local councillor who been a sterling campaigner for always has time for local issues.’ more opportunities for young people, and has also led strong representation on road safety and the development of sustainable businesses and communities. He has a proud record of delivering results and standing up for local people.’ Nick with Nus Ghani MP for Wealden & Cllr Rupert Simmons Enjoying a moment with one of the older There is always more to do, if you vote Conservative we will: residents of Vert Wood in Laughton Continue to find the most effective support for those most in need Create more work and apprenticeship opportunities Improve career promotion programme in schools, colleges and universities Invest in infrastructure but protecting our precious landscape Invest in rural areas as well as towns Build the best possible health and social care services Encourage firm, intelligence-led policing to ensure every citizen is safe That’s why we ask you to vote for me and my Conservative ‘I am delighted to have been invited to be a colleagues on the 4th May. volunteer Councillor Tree Champion by a national charity’. Our ancient and I hope we have earned your trust and you can choose us. developing woods are both an asset to the rural economy and a wonderful feature of For more detailed information please see the following web-site: our varied, beautiful landscape. www.wealdenconservatives.com KEEPING IN TOUCH Please let us know of any issues or problems of concern to you. HOW CAN YOU HELP US? Deliver leaflets in my road Display a poster at election time Attend social events Join the local Party Vote by post Name Register my support Stand for Council Address How we use your information The data you provide will be retained by the Conservative Party and Wealden Conservative Association (“the data holders”) in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 and related legislation. 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