SAM: WHY I WANT TO BE YOUR NEXT COUNCILLOR If you would like to raise an issue of concern, or help my campaign, please contact me: M: 07795 683500 E: [email protected] T: www.twitter.com/samuel_stafford I had never given any thought to standing as a Councillor until last summer, when I began to see the commitment of the Conservative Party to localism. The principle of rolling back the state and transferring powers to local communities is one that I find very exciting and I want to be a part of making that happen in Calderdale. If I am elected as your local Councillor I will work to three principle aims: Firstly, and most directly, I will be available to help with any specific issue that you might have with any element of Council service. Secondly, I will help any group or community organisation to make the most of the opportunities being presented by the Coalition Government’s localism agenda. These opportunities include taking responsibilities for Council services or buildings, or producing a neighbourhood plan for inclusion within the Local Development Framework. Thirdly, I will work with colleagues on the Conservative Group to transform the Council into the organisation that we the public want it to be. In the same way that local powers are being transferred to communities, so powers are being transferred from Whitehall to local authorities. I want to see Calderdale Council seizing these powers with both arms and then using them to serve residents in a more open, creative and innovative way. LOCAL CONSERVATIVES WORKING FOR YOU Promoted by R Thornber on behalf of Sam Stafford both of 16a Church Lane, Brighouse, HD6 1AT. Printed by C&K CHQ , 16a Church Lane, Brighouse, HD6 1AT. CALDERDALE COUNCIL ELECTIONS 5TH MAY 2011 SAM STAFFORD The local choice for Greetland & Stainland Committed to helping you get what you need from the Council . Dedicated to working with local Conservatives to improve Council Services. YOUR PRIORITIES ARE MY PRIORITIES 1 Services. I will ensure that Council-run services in the area are protected as far as possible. 2 Local Centres. I want to support the vibrancy of the local centres at West Vale, Greetland and Stainland. 3 Public Transport. I will look to maintain and enhance transport services, especially in the more rural areas. 4 Affordable Housing. I want to work with the Council to deliver affordable homes for first-time buyers. 5 Enterprise. I will support the creation of employment-generating activities across the area. Sam Stafford in Shaw Park Sam Stafford in front of the Stainland Mechanics Institute