TEN MONTHS = TEN RESULTS We wait for the Government to close the I have been leading the fight for our harbour second home rates loophole after their to be run by those who live and work here, not consultation which closed in January. Waveney council officers in Lowestoft. Anglia Revenue Partnerships agreed The Council have with my submission that second promised not sell our homers should actually let for 105 lands, to do accounts days before they can claim to be a properly, to retain business and escape rates. profits and to be open. A successful year long campaign My motion passed across regional and national press. unanimously by council Radio and TV. called on them to keep talking to us so that we can get an effective and independent management committee. I am investigating the delay on Duncans Yard, which should now be full of locals. Affordable homes at Green Lane will be online soon. I have helped 20 people apply and housed four homeless people. I am pressing for empty council houses to be used, not sold or used as holiday lets. I have persuaded Southwold Town Council to The Cabinet laughed in October when I said the drop the “weasel clause” in the Neighbourhood County Council must reduce its price for the Plan so that all new builds must be for old fire station so we could build affordable residents. Waveney’s plan to build houses on homes, so we hit them with a Focus… Hotson Road tennis courts has been shelved. In January, they accepted my I have got all the permissions to fix a proper view. Soon after, the County sea water supply for the boating lake, and reduced its price so we get 13 continue to press for the lagoons to be cleared affordable homes, not 5. The of reeds and restored as an attraction. Police Commissioner is holding out still, so I asked the I arranged a meeting with Anglia Water and the question, “ Why are you Environment Agency to discuss the problems charging us £1.25 million for with the sewage plant and new technology is the police station we gave being tried. you?” Criminal, eh? I spoke at planning against the St Felix application and we continue to fight the decision with a judicial review. The Ferry Road Model Boat We are keeping a close eye on the CCG after Pond is cleared of reeds after the debacle over blood tests at Xmas, when we years of council neglect . fired off some strong letters. What they say…“Dedicated and hard working and passionate about issues affecting Southwold and Reydon.” Catherine Fuller. “Hard working and is not afraid to say what he thinks is best for our town and area. I like him because he is not a yes man and doesn't sit on the fence so to speak” Sue Doy. “He's open and honest, that's rare these days,” Bill Dornan. “Beavan is not afraid to say what is needed to other councillors. Perhaps they will begin working for the good of Southwold and district. The harbour issue has gone on too long ,” Jill Cooper. Vote DAVID BEAVAN your strong voice on the council Printed by Southwold Press, Global Court, Reydon Business Park, Southwold IP18 6SY. Published and promoted by David Beavan (Liberal Democrats) on behalf of himself all at 2 Victoria Street, Southwold IP18 6HZ. ELECTION SPECIAL! Southwold, Reydon & Walberswick FOCUS YOUR VOTE, YOUR CHOICE Last July you elected me to Waveney District Council in a shock result, displacing the Conservatives. I am standing again for the new East Suffolk Council on May 2nd. Instead of two councillors, we will only have one now, and also welcome Walberswick to our ward. Its straight fight between me and a Conservative. A TWO HORSE RACE I have been a real nuisance to them on the council - they want you to get rid of me. Keep a strong voice on the council by voting for me. Vote BEAVAN X on May 2nd I will try and knock on your door, but please contact me anyway :- Phone me on 01502724904 Email me at [email protected] Facebook @beavan4suffolk Twitter @Beavan4S Or write to 2 Victoria Street, Southwold IP186HZ Do you want a poster? Can you help on election day? From David Beavan, your Lib Dem District Councillor Your strong voice on the Council.