LIBERAL DEMOCRATLOCAL GOVERNMENT

ASSOCIATIONGROUP ELECTIONS 2009

Positions for LGA Boards andPanels L-Z

Deadline for the return of ballotsFriday 31st July

Returning OfficerLGA Liberal Democrats, 6th Floor,Local Government House

The manifestos for the LGA boards and Group Executive are listedalphabetically by surname; this booklet contains manifestos for thenames L-Z. The full list of nominations is as follows:

GROUP EXECUTIVEGroup Leader (uncontested)

Richard Kemp Liverpool

Group Deputy LeaderZulfiqar Ali RochdaleGerald Vernon Jackson Portsmouth

Group WhipJohn Commons ManchesterEdward Lord City of London

Group ChairJill Shortland SomersetDavid Williams Richmond

Group ExecutiveJon Ball EalingStan Collins Cumbria , South LakelandNick Cotter CherwellLiz Green Kingston Upon ThamesGeoff Juby MedwayCarl Minns HullAdam Paynter CornwallHoward Sykes Oldham

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David Bellotti Bath and North East SomersetMartin Candler StockportGloria Cawood Somerset, MendipMark Cory ColchesterBob Forder GosportAnn Haigh Epping ForestRabi Martins WatfordColin Wilsdon West Sussex

Community Well Being BoardZulfiqar Ali RochdaleInge Forder GosportDavid Foster Blackburn with DarwenAnne Hall West SussexDenise Hawksworth ChesterfieldTheresa Higgins Essex, ColchesterDoreen Huddart Newcastle upon TyneGraham Knight Mid SussexRabi Martins WatfordZoe Patrick Oxfordshire, Vale of White HorseDavid Rogers East Sussex, Lewes

Culture, Sport and Tourism BoardBarry Aspinell BrentwoodPaul Clark North HertfordshireJohn Commons ManchesterPaul Crossley Bath and North East SomersetKeith Davies Neath Port TalbotAlan Gloak SomersetAnne Hall West SussexBrendan Jameson South LakelandGraham Longley SouthendGary Millar LiverpoolTim Newhouse FlintshirePeter Phillips ShropshireFlick Rea CamdenJo Roundell Greene South SomersetChris White Hertfordshire, St Albans

BOARDS & P ANELS

Children and Young People Board

Environment BoardPaula Baker Basingstoke and DeaneSteve Bradley LambethPaul Clark North HertfordshireDaniel Gallagher PrestonAngela Lawrence Vale of White HorseIsobel McCall Milton KeynesAdam Paynter CornwallSian Reid CambridgeJo Roundell Greene South SomersetRoger Symonds Bath and North East SomersetDorothy Thornhill WatfordTony Trent PooleBerni Turner Liverpool

Fire Forum SpokespersonEdward Clein LiverpoolDavid Goddard StockportNigel Hartin ShropshireJeremy Hilton GloucestershireRoger Price Hampshire, FarehamPaul Shannon ManchesterMohib Uddin OldhamAllan Witherick Hertfordshire, St Albans

Human Resources PanelSteve Comer BristolStephen Knight RichmondGary Long NottinghamSimon Shaw Sefton

Improvement PanelStan Collins Cumbria, South Lakeland

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John Commons ManchesterNick Cotter CherwellClaire Hudson MendipDavid Neighbour HartAnthony Rowlands St AlbansJill Shortland SomersetPaul Twigger LiverpoolDavid Williams RichmondSteven Wylie Portsmouth

Resources PanelSarita Bush HullSam Crabb SomersetGary Long NottinghamLeo Madden PortsmouthAlan Oxley South Bucks, BucksDavid Radcliffe BirminghamKeith Whitmore Manchester

Regeneration & Transport BoardZulfiqar Ali RochdaleJon Ball EalingGavin Dodsworth LambethInge Forder GosportGeoff Juby MedwayHeather Kidd ShropshireRichard Knowles OldhamIsobel McCall Milton KeynesJill Shortland SomersetRoz Smith OxfordshireTony Trent Poole

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Scrutiny PanelBob Forder GosportDenise Hawksworth ChesterfieldTrevor Jones Dorset, West DorsetBernadette Laventure WatfordDavid Neighbour HartAlan Oxley South Bucks , BucksAndrew Smith ChichesterIan Stewart Cumbria

Urban Commission LeadAbigail Bell HullChris Maines LewishamGreg Stone Newcastle upon Tyne

Safer Communities BoardDaisy Benson ReadingDuwayne Brooks LewishamDenise Hawksworth ChesterfieldAnita Lower Newcastle upon TynePaul Porgess StockportAdrian Smith Hinckley & BosworthAllan Witherick Hertfordshire, St Albans

Rural Commission LeadAlison Clish Green West DevonStan Collins Cumbria, South LakelandAdam Paynter CornwallPaull Robathan South Somerset

Bernadette LAVENTUREfor Scrutiny Panel MemberBernadette has 22 years experience in bothcorporate and small business ventures aswell as running her own business.

She has been part of the Lib Dem team in Watford since 2007 and has been amember on Policy Development Scrutiny and Licensing as well as HealthScrutiny at Hertfordshire County Council. She joined the Cabinet in 2008, withresponsibility for Corporate Services, which includes scrutiny, performancemonitoring, customer services, communications and equalities.

Outside of the Council, Bernadette is a board member of the Watford Commu-nity Housing Trust and Audit Committee member for the same organisation.

“Scrutiny is a vital role if we are to maximise the resources and services thatthe LGA provides, which is there to help and support all councillors as well asinfluencing national policy. One of the LGA's top priorities for this year areefficiency and value for money and where better than to start at home withthis.

I have devoted much of my time to scrutiny roles and I believe that I canpositively contribute to this panel in order to ensure that the LGA continuesand improves its support to Lib Dem councillors in the challenging times wehave ahead of us.”

The Lib Dems with the Leadership Centre for Local Government have invested inintensive training for this group of councillors known as the “Next Generation 3”.Weare committed to making the Liberal Democrat Party the best it can be by workingtogether, challenging ourselves and each other and never settling for second best.

Campaign PledgesTo work hard all year round to listen and gather the viewsof Liberal Democrat councillors across England and Wales

To work closely with the Parliamentary Party to make sureour direction and messages are the same

To give a 10% contribution of the allowances associatedwith this post directly to the Lib Dem G8 campaign fund

Dear Colleague,

The LGA is effective in lobbying

Westminster on behalf of local

government, but they need to know, from

those of us who are at the community coal

face, what the challenges are.

I have had many years experience in

putting forward good Lib Dem housing and Environmental

policies. I know the frustrations of continual Government

interference and I am keen to make sure our voice is heard.

Angela has been a Vale of White Horse District Councillor for14 years.Past experience:

Chair of Housing Committee for 5 yearsChair of Environmental Services CommitteeChair of Policy CommitteeDeputy Leader of the CouncilLGA Housing Executive memberClimate Change Champion

After a 4 year break from the council, Angela returned in 2007 and isnow:

Portfolio holder for Housing and Environmental HealthChair of the Oxfordshire Housing PartnershipMember of Oxfordshire’s Supporting People Commissioning BodyThe Vale’s rep. on the Oxfordshire Health and Well-beingPartnership Board.

For an effective Lib Dem voice on the Environment BoardAngela Lawrence

LGA ElectionsGary Long

Resources/HumanResources Panel

I have been a Liberal Democrat councillor for 16 years.

1993 - 98: Nottinghamshire County Council,

1997 - current: Nottingham City Council, Group Leader.

2007 - current: Nottinghamshire Police Authority.

I am a qualified accountant (Chartered Institute of Public Finance andAccountancy - CPFA). I worked in finance in various roles andauthorities for 12 years in local government (1978 - 1989).

I then spent just short of 17 years in the NHS (1990 - 2006). Firstly asAssistant Director of Finance at Southern Derbyshire Health Authority.I was part of the Finance Senior Management Team and was responsiblefor providing Internal Audit services for the Health Authority and anumber of Trusts and PCTs in Southern Derbyshire for the whole periodand, at different times, North Staffordshire and most of Nottinghamshire.

I then moved into the HR Dept, spending 10 years in projects andtraining - including Project Manager for the Year 2000 project for theHealth Authority and Project Manager for 5 PCTs for Agenda for Change(bringing in new job evaluation, pay scales, and performance reviewsystems across the organisations). During this time I was part of the HRSenior Management team.

I reported to Boards and Committees of the Health Authority, Trusts andPCTs on a regular basis in a number of roles throughout my NHS service,gaining an understanding of the strategic overview of a number ofdifferent organisations.

My variety of experience at strategic level will enable me to contributepositively to the Panel on the LGA.

Cllr Graham Longley -PPC Rochford & Southend East

Cllr Graham LongleyWho? You might be saying;

It is natural to dismiss candidates thathave not tried before and to “makethem wait”.

Well, I’ve never stood for partyelection before but I have a wealth ofexperience! Not least of which is26 yrs council service since 1983 whenfirst elected to Southend BoroughCouncil, the fighting of two generalelections, a third pending, andnumerous roles in my local association.

I have been Leader of Southend Borough Council, both during twotier and as a Unitary Authority, Mayor, Leader of theLibDem group since 1994, sat on Police Authorities, regional Pan-els - Regional Cities East and more recently partnership boards.

I have never stood for party office before as I was fully employedas a Secondary School Teacher/Head of Business Studies for over32 yrs. This together with the local council kept me away fromParty posts. But I retired, early, in September 2008, went to Par-ty Conference for the first time for 32 years and have graduallystarted taking on additional activities not least of which is East ofEngland Regional Assembly Skills committee. I have recentlygained accreditation for parliamentary candidate assessment hav-ing earlier been added to the IDEA list of party peer assessors.

Please give me an opportunity to represent you,

A new face with fresh ideas mixed with experiencefrom a town that lives, eats and sleeps Culture, Tourism & Sport

3 good reasons to giveEdward your support ....

Edward LordLGA Liberal Democrat Group Chief Whip

City of London2001 - elected Councillor2008 - deputy chair, Licensing Committee2009 - Policy & Resources Committee (cabinet)

LGA2004 - Improvement Board2005 - chair, 4ps - local government’s partnerships

and project delivery specialist2005 - Lib Dem Group Cabinet2007 - Lib Dem Group Executive/Deputy Whip2008 - LGA Executive (non-voting member)2008 - chair, ‘Getting Closer’ Member Task Group

In the Party, Edward has been Deputy FederalTreasurer and a member of the Federal Finance &Administration Committee. He is a JP and has beena board member of the Anne Frank Trust, BritishYouth Council, Pride Trust and the Refugee Council

Contact Edward today on 07974 431 484 orce.lord@virgin.net

He’s an effective operator inthe LGA, respected by allparties for delivering results

He knows how the LGAfunctions and he works hardto ensure it achieves for LibDem councils and councillors

He is committed to pursuing aLiberal Democrat policyagenda in the LGA, e.g. onsurveillance, licensing,equalities, democratic renewaland the environment

The Whip’s job is to make sure that our Group is effective and workstogether to promote Liberal Democrat principles within the LGA. TheGroup must reflect the views of Lib Dem councillors by maintaining anopen dialogue all year round and learn from the experiences of Lib Dem

council groups from across the country in setting the national agenda

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Councillor Leo MaddenResources PanelLeo Madden is an extremelyexperienced councillor havingbeen Leader of PortsmouthCity Council from 1994-2000and 2001-2.

In the 1990s Leo championed theestablishment of a ResourcesCommittee for Portsmouth CityCouncil to replace 3 sub committees.Leo went on to be Chair of Vice-Chair of this Committee until itsreplacement by the cabinet model.

Since 1991 Leo has been involvedin the budget-making process andcontinues to serve on the localworking group to establish thebudget for next year and beyond.

Leo is a strong advocate of seeking value for money and intransparency and accountability for all aspects of public life;particularly in the use of all resources.

From 1991-4, as part of a Lib/Lab pact, Leo chaired the PersonnelCommittee of Portsmouth City Council and served on other committees.

Leo has previously been a member of the Urban Commission andHuman Resources.

Leo joined the Liberal Democrats in January 2009 having previouslybeen a Labour, and then Independent Councillor.

Leo MADDEN for Resources PanelA strong advocate of value for money in public life1

Lewisham is a part of South Londonwhere Liberal Democrats are overtakingLabour.

And where people have been let down byLabour’s Elected Mayor and the LabourGovernment.Greater health inequalities, poor Housing– over 50% of properties failing to meetdecent homes standards, 20,000 on thehousing waiting list. Low attainment inEducation, high number of teenagepregnancies. An increase in youth onyouth crimes – involving knives andguns. Regeneration failing because of alack of vision from Labour and now be-cause of the recession.

Problems that will get worse under a ToryGovernment. Lib Dems in local Govern-ment will be leading the fight for thepeople in our Cities.

Please support Chris Mainesfor the Urban Commission

Chris Maines has 24 years experienceas a Liberal Democrat councillor in aLondon borough - he is currently leaderof the opposition in Lewisham.

Chris is keen to use the UrbanCommission to find solutions andshare ideas with other LiberalDemocrats. There needs to be agreater exchange of Lib Dem ideasand experiences.

Chris has experience fighting Tories– he was Council Leader inBromley with Labour support.Throughout the 1990’s he had firsthand experience of fighting a Torygovernment forcing cuts onto localgovernment.

Chris is campaigning againstLabour’s Directly Elected Mayor inLewisham. Where power is concen-trated into the hands of one per-son. An illiberal and unaccountableform of local government.

Chris is on Conference Committeewhere he has works to ensureCouncil’s have a shop window fortheir achievements and localgovernment is listened to.

Chris is an IDeA peer. Please give Chris your 1st preference

Contact Chris on 07973 149846or on cmaines@cix.co.uk

Cllr. Rabi MartinsBringing Experience,Commitment and Ethnic MinorityPerspective to LGA Boards

Dear Colleague, Rabi Martins has a record of campaigning oncommunity well being and equalities issues

at both at both local and national level as councillor andParliam Parliamentary CandidateRabi Martins is vice chair of EMLD and member of the PCAExecutive and fully signed up our Localism agenda

Rabi Martins is committed to protectingservices for children and young peopleHe is a governor of Watford GrammarSchool for Boys and vice president ofNorth Watford Scouts DistrictIn his year as chairman of WatfordCouncil Rabi launched the YoungPerson of the Year Award

Rabi’s ProfileElected to Watford Council in 1994Deputy Group Leader 1994/1997Cabinet Member for Community andand Regeneration 2002/03Chair of Licensing Committee 2004/06Chairman of Watford Borough Council 2006/07Member of Council Planning, Audit and Call-In and PerformanceCommittees and lead member for Neighbourhood Forum

LGA ExperienceMember of Equalities ExecutiveMember of Community Well being Board

Rabi Martins deservesyour First Preference vote

Isobel McCallExperienced in local government

Leader of Milton KeynesUnitary Authority 2002 -2009;Previously Deputy Head ofLGA Liberal Democrat GroupOffice;IDeA member peer since 2006;Experience of being inadministration, opposition andvarious shades of NOC;Member of ALDC.

Years of experience - locally and nationally

The right experience for the LGAWorked at the LGA with Lib Demcouncillors around the country;Advised and worked closely withLib Dem MPs and Peers on localgovernment policies whilst at theLGA;Negotiated with many GovernmentMinisters as Council Leader,sometimes successfully influencingtheir decisions;Worked with councillors fromother Parties at the LGA, locallyand sub-regionally.

The right experience for the LGA BoardInvolvement in all aspects of planning new housing growth areas,including infrastructure, affordable housing,, transport and jobs;Member of a local delivery vehicle for housing growth including itsdevelopment control committee;As portfolio holder led on regeneration plans for older towns, olderhousing estates and city centre redevelopment;Former member of the Interregional Board chaired by a Minister, co-ordinating growth across the sub-region;Involved with major waste projects,some with other Councils. .Isobel McCall 1

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Gary, originally from Edinburgh moved toLiverpool in 1983 to study computing &business. Proud to call himself an adopted“Scouser” he is passionate about Liverpool andin particular, Old Swan, the ward he represents.His personal cultural and tourism interestsinclude a recording studio, hotel, offices and aconference venue/bar.Gary is the Cabinet Lead for Enterprise and Tourism (and Culture) atLiverpool City Council. He held this Cabinet post during Liverpool’s tenure asEuropean Capital of Culture 2008 and has recently been reappointed to leadthe city’s legacy during 2009 and 2010.

“I believe that Culture, Tourism and Sport play a key role in successfulregeneration. Our Liberal Democrat successes in Liverpool in 2008 brought15 million visitors to Liverpool (3.5 million for the first time), sold 1 millionhotel beds, brought 10,000 artists to the city and involved 67,000schoolchildren. I am leading on improvements in Tourism and am workingwith our partners across the area to ensure that the tourism brand growsbeyond the Beatles and football"

“I would now like to bring my experiences to the LGA and work withcouncillors across the country to help and represent their views and theneeds of our citizens. The Liberal Democrats have a strong presence acrossthe country and together we can ably demonstrate our engagement with localcommunities and our successful delivery of culture, tourism and sport.”

The Lib Dems with the Leadership Centre for Local Government have invested inintensive training for this group of councillors known as “Next Generation 3”.We are

committed to making the Liberal Democrat Party the best it can be by workingtogether, challenging ourselves and each other and never settling for second best.

Why I am standing

I believe that the party is great at supporting local parties to winseats at a local level but I feel we can do a lot better in supportinggroups when they look like taking over the Leadership of aCouncil.If elected, in addition to the manifesto pledges below, I will use myposition to argue for, and promote, more measures to support,develop and train groups who are likely to be in a position ofleadership or significant opposition roles on a Local Authority.

Carl is part of the Lib Dem team in Hull thathas gone from one councillor out of sixty in1997 to thirty four today. In 2002/03 he wasexecutive member for lifelong learning, waselected Leader of the Opposition in 2005 andwas elected Leader of the Council in 2006.

Contact Details: 07816 363235 neighbod@aol.com

BiographyDave Neighbour has served the party as an electedcouncillor since 1993, then aged just 24.He has a track record in growing Lib DemInfluence on councils often from small minoritypositions.During the same time Dave has served on hisregional executive and co-ordinated district wideelection campaigns for 6 of the last 8 elections.1993 Elected as sole Liberal Democrat onBracknell Forest Borough Council.1995 Campaign Manager, result being elected leader of new group of 6.2000 Elected to Hart District Council.2001 Elected deputy Group Leader.2004-2006 Chair Hart Scrutiny Committee.2006-2008 Leader of Council.2007 Elected Chair Hart Local Strategic Partnership.

AmbitionI am driven by a strong desire to see Lib Dem councils in the vanguard ofdeveloping innovative approaches to joint service provision and rolling outbest practice across local government.My work in the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Improvement Board has given mean insight into how we can work on sub-regional solutions on diverse issuessuch as HR, Waste, Procurement and Organisational Development. With mybackground I would like to help with the LGAs Improvement Board.I also have a long and successful track record of operating the scrutinyfunction and with over seven years experience chairing the scrutiny functionon my district council, I am keen to bring these skills to the LGA Lib DemGroup by seeking a place on the Scrutiny Panel.

ZOÉ PATRICKYour Number 1 Choicefor the LGA Board for

Community Well-being

Zoé Patrick is Leader of the Liberal Democrat groupon Oxfordshire County Council and Leader of theOpposition. She is also a member of the LiberalDemocrat controlled Vale of White Horse District

Council where she was previously Deputy Leader and held the portfolio forhealth and social inclusion. Zoé was elected to the LGA Community Well-being Board two years ago and has thoroughly enjoyed the work she hasbeen doing. She represents the Board on the European and InternationalStrategy Group and last year joined an all-party LGA delegation tochampion equalities and gender balance in public life.

Zoé has been a member of the Oxfordshire Joint Health Overview andScrutiny Committee and recently completed a review with Social andCommunity services looking at the demographics of older people and thechallenges to be faced in the long term with an increasing ageingpopulation. Zoé also pioneered Oxfordshire’s first scrutiny review onSpecial Education Needs which won national acclaim. She also representsOxfordshire County Council on Thames Valley Police Authority.

Zoé worked for Age Concern as manager for the Oxfordshire communitydevelopment team and understands the issues facing older people. Herwork involved bringing opportunities into the lives of those who weresocially excluded. She has a long record of involvement with the voluntarysector for playgroups, scouts and several local schools where she hasserved as a governor.

At national level, Zoé stood as PPC in the Banbury constituency at the lastGeneral Election where she substantially increased our share of the vote.She was also a candidate in the South East region for the recent electionsfor the European Parliament, where we successfully retained our secondseat.

Zoé has had many years of experience serving at local and national level onall aspects of our health and social agenda. She believes that there will bereal challenges to face in the years ahead and that equality in healthand social opportunity is what counts in our society today. If elected, Zoéwishes to continue using her many skills to benefit the LGA CommunityWell-being Board.

Adam Paynter no.1Profile

Age: 36Experience:

Cornwall Councillor for 8

years Former Deputy Leader of

Cornwall Council

Environment scrutiny chair

Environment portfolio holder

Served on the LGAEnvironment Board

Interests:When not running his dairy farm

Adam enjoys a wide range of

Sports

EnergeticExperiencedEnthusiastic

3 reasons to vote for Adam

Please use your vote

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Roger PriceMember of Hampshire Fireand Rescue Authorityfor 8 years.

Group Spokespersonfor 4 years.

Vote number 1 preference for Roger Price as the LGA LiberalDemocrat Spokesperson on the Fire Forum.

Roger puts forward the following reasons to vote for him.

Has been a Liberal Democrat top up Member on the FireForum for the past 4 years and has attended the majorityof meetings.

Is a nominated member to the Regional Control Room forthe South East.

Is a Member of Hampshire Fire and Rescue CorporateManagement Team.

Is very much aware of the issues facing Fire Authorities.

Has attended the Fire College weekend training course.

Attends the Fire Conferences as a Representative ofHampshire Fire and Rescue Authority.

Dear friend,Since being the first AuditCommittee chair on thelargest local authority, I havebeen fighting to get bettervalue for local taxpayers.

I have tackled Officers andcabinet members to ensurethey take audit seriously.I will work to ensure that theLGA delivers value for moneyfor all our authorities.With your support, we canmake it happen.

Dave RadcliffeFor a strong Lib Dem voice...

Reasons to makeDave your first choice

1 Dave has been Chair ofBirmingham City Council’sAudit Committee since 2006

2 Dave founded, and chairs,the Core Cities Audit ChairsGroup

3 Dave is not afraid tochallenge and questionOfficers to get best value forCouncil Tax payers money

Fight: Dave has a recordof action on saving resources

Dave is nominated by:Cllr Heather Kidd,Shropshire County CouncilCllr Dave Hodgson,Bedford Borough Council

ReaCulture, Tourism & 2012Trained originally in the theatre, Flick isone of Camden Council's observers to theBoard of Hampstead Theatre and she is alsoa Trustee of the Camden Arts Centre andThe Charles Dickens Museum. Theseactivities complement her special interestsin drama, literature and history.

Flick says: “Culture is so important to well-being and in these dark economic times wemust make canny use of culture’s economicbenefits. I think it’s one of the most excitingthings in my lifetime that the Olympics iscoming - I have a particular interest as myfather was an Olympian athlete. I have beenactively campaigning for permission for thewide use of the Olympics logo for localauthorities. It’s vital that local authoritiestake a lead in getting people involved up toand during the few weeks of the Olympicsand Paralympics and that we are in theforefront of producing the Olympic legacy.”

Since May 2006, she has beenthe Executive member forCulture and Sport withresponsibility in Camden forthe Olympics.Overseeing a £22.7 millionproject to refurbish a complexof Victorian swimming baths inCamden.Vice Chair of London CouncilsArts, Tourism and 2012 ForumMember of the LondonRegional Board of the ArtsCouncil.Executive Member for Culture,London Borough of CamdenLeader of Camden's LiberalDemocrat Group until May2005.Councillor since 1986

Active experience...

Flick

Put Flick 1st!

FOCUSon Sian

Sian REID 1

“If elected I will do all I can to support and empowerlocal authorities and Lib Dem groups to succeed onthe environment agenda.”

Sian Reid is Executive Councillorfor Climate Change & Growth onLib Dem-controlled Cambridge CityCouncil.She has launched:• Cambridge Climate Change

Plan & Fund targeting ambitious CO2reductions for Cambridge and drivingdown the City Council’s carbonfootprint

• Emissions-based parkingcharges incentivising low emissioncars

• Quality Charter – a manifestofor achieving excellence in newhousing developments

• Design Panel – a relaunchedpanel of experts advising councillors

Sian Reid is co-founderof “Close the Door”www.closethedoor.org.uk,an award winning campaignpersuading national retailerssuch as Vodafone andPrimark to save energy.

ArticulateInspirational

Informed

A former Leader of South Somerset District, a large rural community, acouncil that has been awarded 3 consecutive beacons

for engagement with communities,

improving rural services

the community champion role for local members.

Chair of the Local Strategic Partnership, facing up daily to the challenges of veryrural communities with an urban-centric government.

Working to improve local transport infrastructure, maintain and increase village

wealth and opportunity. Promoting high speed internet access.

A winegrower who believes in natural farming, minimizing harmful chemicals and

Please select me for the

Rural Commission Policy Review Group

PaullRobathan

Make DAVID ROGERS yourfirst preference again!

David is:currently Chair of the LGA CommunityWell-being Boardformer Lib Dem group leader on EastSussex County CouncilA member of Lewes District Council, andpart of Norman Baker MP’s constituency

David will:vigorously lobby this and the nextGovernment on all health andsocial care mattersin particular, press them toacknowledge councils’ uniqueskills in community leadership ofall aspects of well-being.argue for the principles of equality ineverything we do and for serviceproviders to listen to users’ needs.work with other partnersnationally and locally to achievethese aims and morekeep Liberal Democrats aroundthe country regularly informed onall this agenda.

David has:over 30 years experience as acouncillor at all levels, with arecord of action in the LGA fromthe start.

balanced cross-party working at aregional and national level, with adistinctive Lib Dem voice onsocial care and health issues.

the commitment to improveworking with council andParliamentary colleagues on thedeveloping well-being agenda inall parts of the country.

In 2004 David’s publicservice was recognisedwith the award of an OBE.

David listens to those who needhealth and social care

David Rogers has the right balance ofexperience and enthusiasm for this job- so please vote for him to continue

To contact David Rogers for questions or comments,please call 01273 512172 - or emailcllr.david.rogers@eastsussex.gov.uk

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Jo Roundell Greene for Environment Board

Elected to South Somerset District Council in 2003, Ihave been the Portfolio Holder for the Environment &Property for the last three years. I was closely involvedin setting up the Somerset Waste Partnership, a county-wide waste collection service, and a member of theSomerset Waste Board fromits inception in October2007.

SSDC and Somerset arenationally recognised asleading authorities inrecycling and wastemanagement.

I have a keen interest inrenewable energy andrecently went to Austria on astudy tour to look at anaerobic digestion. Yeovil nowboasts a wind turbine, a project I led for over a year. Iam a firm believer in seeking local solutions toenvironmental problems.

The need for greater care and conservation of ourenvironment is clearly essential. I strongly advocateplacing education at the centre of environmental policy topreserve our natural and built environment. We need toadapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change.

I am an enthusiastic and energetic person with thebreadth of knowledge and experience, to make avaluable contribution to the Environment Board.

What I can offer:20 years service on St Albans DistrictCouncil and Hertfordshire CountyCouncil

Experienced: executive member,committee chair and representativeon regional body

Former parliamentary candidate inhigh-profile seats: St Albans and theIsle of Wight

Longstanding member of ALDC

Director of CentreForum, involvedwith policy development across awide range of issues

Experience, knowledge andenthusiasm to ensure that theLiberal Democrats' voice is heardloud and clear.

Anthony Rowlands

Portfolio Holder,CommunityEngagement andSupport,St Albans City andDistrict Council

“I believe that mywide-rangingexperience of

local and nationalgovernment make

me well-qualified toensure that the

Liberal Democrats'voice is heard loud

and clear at the LGAand beyond.”

Anthony Rowlands hasbeen a member of theLiberal/Liberal DemocratParties since 1974.After studying at Oxfordand Cambridge Universities,he taught in a number ofsecondary schools.Since 2000 he has workedfor Centre for Reform/CentreForum.

First for Improvement Board

He will promote faster Fire Service modernisationPaul will campaign against delays & cost hikes ofLabour's Regional Control CentresHe’ll expose Government's failing leadership (5Fire Ministers in 4 years!)Paul will improve teamwork & good practice in LibDem Fire Authority politicians

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Four reasons to back Paul

Promoting FireServiceModernisation

"an influential voice"

Paul Shannon

"I'm proud to be with Fire& Rescue, a "can do"public service. In toughtimes, being realisticmeans continuedmodernisation & culturechange; but also tellingGovernment when theyget it wrong."

Paul Shannon

Contact:Cllr Paul Shannont: 0161 6139362m: 07951 604875e: cllr.p.shannon@manchester.gov.uk

In 2008 Paul was electedChairman of GreaterManchester's Fire &Rescue Authority. Heattends LGA Fire Forumand Fire ServicesManagement Committee.From his influential rolein a leading Brigade,Paul speaks out forfaster improvement inFire & RescueAuthorities.

Member of Local Government Pensions Committee 2005- date. Believes public sector pensions (including LG) tobe a key political issue over the next 5 years.Good attendance record: has attended 28 out of 30 possiblemeetings as a member of the above over the last 4 years.Qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1983.Member of ALC/ALDC for over 25 years. Treasurer ofALC in the 1980s.

Feels that it is important that Lib Dem councillorsfrom the north of England play an active role in the LGA

66 Liverpool Road, SouthportPR8 4BB Telephone: 01704 565546simonshawsouthport@hotmail.com

First elected as a councillor in 1981 (to Merseyside C C)while still in his mid-20s. Member of Sefton MBC for 17years. Member of Merseyside Police Authority.

Re-elect

to the LGA HumanResources Panel

HR Panel:Re-elect

Has served on the HR Panel andalso on the NJC for LocalGovernment Services 2005 – 07and 2009 – date (followingretirement of Dermot Roaf).Substitute member 2007 - 09.

Simon Shaw 1

Cllr Jill ShortlandI have been a councillor for over 18 years andthroughout my time serving on Town, Districtand County Councils I have been Leader,Deputy Leader, Portfolio holder and recentlyMayor of my local town.

I am known for my drive and determination notonly in my local area but throughout the countryhaving pioneered Liberal Democrat initiatives suchas the Chard and Ilminster Community JusticePanel as featured in our recent party politicalbroadcast.

During my time as portfolio holder and then asLeader of Somerset County Council I have led theauthority from a fair audit commission rating toexcellent improving strongly within the space of 3years.

I couldn’t have done all of this work without being ateam player. I have good communication skills andlike to bring people alongside me in the work I domoving forward as a group rather than as anindividual.

I hope I can rely on your support for me and I willpromise to maintain the same level of dedication as Ihave in all of my previous work.

Cllr Barbara Janke -

Leader of Bristol City

Council.

Cllr Sam Crabb -

County Councillor

for Ilchester,

Somerset

Please vote

Adrian Smith #1LGA Safer Communities Board

“I am proud of my experience

on award-winning Hinckley

and Bosworth Borough

Council in Leicestershire. I

want to make sure a Lib Dem

message is heard loud and

clear on the Safer

Communities board.”-Adrian

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council

for the LGA Safer Communities Board, toshare all this expertise with the widerlocal government community.

Vote Adrian Smith #1 for the LGA Safer Communities Board.Adrian is a member of Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council and BurbageParish Council. Elected in 2007 after a hard fought campaign, Adrian hasbeen an active and hard working local councillor. Adrian is the Children &Young Peoples Champion for Hinckley & Bosworth and is a former memberof staff of the Liberal Democrat party.Adrian and Liberal Democrat Council team have already won prizes for theirpioneering safer communities work:

LGA group of the year for tackling Anti-Social behaviour.Beacon award for “afterdark” safety in the night time economy.Since the Lib Dems took control crime has fallen year on year.Beacon award for reducing re-offending rates in Hinckley.

Ballot papers posted to members Friday 3rd July, cast your vote by 31st July.

Andrew SmithChichester District CouncilWest Sussex County Council

www.andrewsmith.mycouncillor.org.ukTimeline of key events1991 Elected to Chichester District Council1995 Elected Leader of Lib Dem Group that won half the seats on

the District Council1999 District Council switches to Leader/Cabinet model ahead of the

legal requirement to do so1999- Chaired various scrutiny committees2003- Employed by the Audit Commission as a Member Peer

during the District level CPA process2005 Elected to West Sussex County Council2005/6 Elected Leader of Chichester District Council

District Council achieves top score in the Audit Commission’sUse of Resources assessment

2009 Re-elected to West Sussex County Council with anincreased majority over the ConservativesMember of Governance Committee of West Sussex CC

Make Andrew yourNo.1 choice for the

Scrutiny Panel

An experienced councillor with a record of achievement -both inside and outside the Council Chamber

For a strong voice and no nonsense approach...

Ian STEWART

The strong choice for the scrutiny panelCllr Ian Stewart

The next couple of years are going to be tough

times for Local Government, and the LGA. There

needs to be a strong voice for the Liberal

Democrats in making sure that the delivery of the

agreed Business Plan happens. Over the years I

have gained a reputation as a "No Nonsense"

Councillor. Effective scrutiny is needed. I can

deliver that for all Liberal Democrats.

Best wishes, Ian.

Member of Cumbria County Council since2001 and South Lakeland District Councilsince 2002

Leader of the County Council Group whichhas just grown from 10 to 16

Former Chair of Liberal Democrat controlledSouth Lakeland District Council

Facilitated sessions at the Centre for PublicScrutiny annual conference in 2005

Has served on the NW Regional Executive

Nominated by Cllr Sue McGuire(Chair, North West region) and

Cllr John Commons (LGA Whip)

Led promotion & adoption of Zero Waste in the party LibDem Rep on Sustainable Communities Act Selector PanelFormer ALDC Training and Support Officer IDeA Peer Reviewerin Waste and Planning Cycling Champion for Bath & NESLGA Environment Board Member 2000-2007 Member of GreenLiberal Democrats Deputy Chair of Bath & NES LD CouncilGroup 1st Lib Dem Mayor to get a green car ‘Prius’ in 2004

I believe our representatives onthe LGA boards should: be passionate, knowledgeable

and visionary about their areafeed in Liberal Democratexperiences across the countryto governmentkeep you in touch with what isbeing discussed – if you wish

For the last 3 months I have been the LD rep on the LGASustainable Communities Act Selector Panel. Since then I havetried to let LDs know what is going on through an article in LDNews, email briefing to all group leaders and political assistants,chaired LGA SCA conference, speaking at Green LDs conference,gone out and spoken to local groups. This is just the beginning.I will bring the same energy and commitment to engaging with andbriefing councillors across the country if elected to the Envt Board.

ENVIRONMENT BOARD 1E: mail@rogersymonds.org.uk M: 07799 137826 T: 01225 832144

If there are any issues you want to ask Dorothy about, do get in touch –email themayor@watford.gov.uk or ring 07766 422432

Dear Colleague

This is to ask for your renewed support in representing

the Liberal Democrats on the Environment Board.

As lead Lib Dem member for the past two years. I have

spoken up for Liberal Democrat principles, while

respecting the aim of the LGA to work for consensus

between the parties. I have attended all but two

meetings (only a local government leadership course

and surgery after being bitten by a dog while delivering leaflets have kept

me away!).

The Board covers not only the climate change agenda, but also housing and

planning matters. So it needs someone with a good broad understanding of

all these issues. As Lib Dem lead member I have spoken at and chaired

events at LGA and Lib Dem conferences. Indeed a large part of the role is

about being a good ambassador for the party and local government as a

whole. I hope I have demonstrated my ability to do this.

I can also speak with the credibility of leading a successful

administration inWatford that has a strong track record across

the whole range of environmental issues.

In the past two years I have developed good links with the relevant Lib

Dem parliamentary spokespeople (even if they do keep changing) and with

the various quangos and agencies the LGA has to deal with. I have built up

knowledge and experience that will enable me to strengthen the influence

of the Lib Dems and provide continuity on the Board.

Please support me for two more years of working on your behalf.

With best wishes

Re-elect Dorothy Thornhill– a strong Lib Dem voice with a

record of action and achievement

Printed and published by Tony Trent, 55 Fraser Road, Poole, Dorset BH12 5AY - t.trent@poole.gov.uk

I have been a Councillor representing theAlderney Ward in Poole since 1983. Duringthe 12 years that Liberal Democratscontrolled Poole I served as Vice Chair ofConsumer and Environmental Protection,taking a lead on the development ofPoole’s successful and award winningwaste strategy. I also served as Vice Chairof the Housing and Tourism Committees,and was the founding Chair of theEnvironment Policy Advisory Group, whichpioneered partnerships that gave residentsa strong voice and involvement in policydevelopment. Since 2003 I have beenShadow Spokesperson for SustainableEnvironment, Transportation & Housing.

In my early days as a Councillor I became heavily involved in asuccessful campaign to stop the construction of a major road schemethrough an area of heathland, wetland, and amenity space. This wasultimately thrown out by an Inspector, and the area has since gained fullEuropean protection.I continue to work with our local Agenda 21 to ensure climate change ishigh on the Council’s agenda, and incorporated into the recentlyadopted Core Strategy. Within my Group I have been raising the profileof sustainable development and transport policies, and anunderstanding of the concept of “transition towns”.As a Councillor who has kept up to date by attending regularconferences and seminars, I believe that I can make a valuablecontribution to the work of either Board, sharing and evaluatinginformation and best practice ideas, and giving support to fellow LiberalDemocrat Councillors.

Putting The Focus onTransport & Environment

I serve on the Environment and Economy Overview and ScrutinyCommittees (covering a complete range which includes regeneration),Transport Advisory Group, and Planning Committee. I also took a keyrole in the “Route and Branch Working Group” (concessionary fares andsubsidised services). I am also a regular substitute at regional level.

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The Lib Dems with the Leadership Centre for Local Government have invested inintensive training for this group of councillors known as “Next Generation 3”.We are

committed to making the Liberal Democrat Party the best it can be by workingtogether, challenging ourselves and each other and never settling for second best.

Paul Twigger is the Executive Member forCorporate Performance on Liverpool CityCouncil, having been elected for the Knotty Ashward in 2007.

Having studied politics at John Moores University in Liverpool, Paulreturned to lecture there on Political Thinkers and Social ContractTheory; he now works as a Field Officer for Age Concern.

Since his election, Paul has held the posts of Chief Whip, and recentlybecame the Chair of his constituency party. He joined the NextGeneration programme for personal development and to help improvethe Lib Dem's work and performance in Liverpool, which the party haslead since 1998.

Mohib is part of the Liberal DemocratAdministration on Oldham Council and iscurrently coming to the end of his thirdterm of Office, having been first electedonto the Council for Coldhurst Ward in May2000.

He has served on numerous Committees and has been Chair of the Financeand Resources Committee, Shadow Cabinet Member and currently holds oneof the key Cabinet posts on the Council, serving as Cabinet Member forRegeneration since May 2008.

Mohib was born in Bangladesh and arrived to live in the UK in January 1975as his father was working in one of the local cotton mills. He has always livedin Westwood which is in the Coldhurst Ward.

Mohib was educated at Grange School and Oldham College beforeGraduating from Huddersfield University. He has been involved with manyVoluntary Organisations from a young age and has continued to play a keyrole in working with kids from various backgrounds in Oldham, and is one ofthe founder Members of Peacemaker based in Oldham.

Mohib has been involved in a number of businesses and since leavingUniversity joined the Civil Service and is currently an Inspector of Taxes atHM Revenue and Customs.

The Lib Dems with the Leadership Centre for Local Government have invested inintensive training for this group of councillors known as the “Next Generation 3”.Weare committed to making the Liberal Democrat Party the best it can be by workingtogether, challenging ourselves and each other and never settling for second best.

Nominated by Richard Kemp- current Group Leader

Gerald Vernon-Jackson is theonly Lib Dem Council Leader on theLGA National Executive.

We get 4 places on the National Executive ofthe LGA- Gerald is the only Lib Dem CouncilLeader on the team.We need to keep at least one Council Leaderso the other parties know we are in control ofcouncils, and not just in opposition!

Gerald Vernon-Jacksonfor Deputy Leader

Gerald is Leader of Portsmouth City Council

Gerald is a former Deputy Leader of West Berks Council - so heunderstands the demands of both urban and rural councils.

Gerald has been Deputy Leader at the LGA for 4 years to Richard Kemp -they make a good team. Richard Kemp has nominated Gerald tocontinue as his Deputy Leader.

Gerald is on the Federal Exec of the Party so can speak up for LocalGovernment there.

Gerald has produced a plan to save G8 funding for local elections this year.

Gerald already puts in 10% of all allowances towards campaigning.

Gerald has been part of the Portsmouth Lib Dem team who consistentlywin against both Tories and Labour.

Gerald has worked to support council groups all around the country.

Gerald Vernon-Jackson for Deputy Leader1 The only Lib Dem Council Leader on the LGA National Exec

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Chris has stood up to ministers overthe costs to councils of free swimmingand licensingChris has appeared before MPs todemand changes to licensing legislationChris is working with the Lib Demfront bench and ministers over a newdeal for libraries

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To continue to put pressure onthe government to compensatecouncils for the £100 millionlost under the new licensinglaws

To help councils build localtourism as a key regenerationindustry

To work with quangos like theArts Council and Sport Englandto make sure they understandat all times the importance oflocal government

has chaired the CultureTourism and Sport Boardsince it was createdthree years ago -previously chaired theRegeneration Board

is Vice-Chair of Partnersfor England, the tourismforum

chriswhite@cix.co.uk

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Leader, LGA Lib Dem Group, 1996-2001

Leader, Association of MetropolitanAuthorities Lib Dem Group, 1986-1997

Board member, Audit Commission,1997-2003

Director, Improvement andDeve lopmentAgency, 2001 to2005

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I have a unique record of campaigning, bothorganising and achieving Lib Dem success over morethan 30 years.When the LGA was planned in the mid 1990s, I wasthe first to propose funding for group offices,and the group proportionality formula. Both thesedecisions have been enormously helpful to us eversince.If re-elected, my priorities will be:

· Ensure the LGA and the Lib Dem group arerelevant to every Lib Dem councillor, andthat you see the LGA as value for money;· Ensure that our party at every level neverforgets that 4,000 Lib Dem councillors aredoing things for our communities, not justtalking about it;· Ensure that the LGA is campaigning for yourcouncil and for local government, from thesmallest district to the biggest city;· Ensure that the LGA group office gives thebest possible support to your group

Please re-elect me for Group Chair, so that I cango on working for an effective Liberal DemocratGroup.

Sir David Williams

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Experienced in education at all levels

Lib Dem candidate for LGAChildren and Young People Board

Local GovernmentEducation Experience

West Sussex CC since 2001Lib Dem spokesman for children

and young people’s services(CYPS)

Opposition memberCYPS Select Committee.Served on task forces on:planning school places;

promoting good behaviour;vocational education;effective attendance;

short-term breaks;corporate parenting;

education of children in care.

Out of School Learning (chair)School Admissions Forum (chair)

school governorVisitor-children’s secure unit

CVDoctorate in nuclear theory

Masters in operational researchTaught physics and then operation-al research at University of Bright-

on until retirement.Served on Mid Sussex District

Council 1986/7, 1995-2003

Ambitions for children andyoung people’s services

Curriculum flexibility to schoolsTrust teachersBetter provision for Special NeedsStrengthen the local authority linkwith schools.Make future provision sustainable.

Questions?Contact me!07957 464569a@witherick.org.uk

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A manifesto for change:1) Ensure all councillor briefing daysare open to PPCs to try and improvelinks within the party.2) Create a bi-annual e-mail survey forall councillors. It’s low cost and it willhelp us keep our spokespeople andothers up to date and informed3) Work to get more people, includingnon-councillors, involved- our party isn’tjust about parliament!

A record of action:1) Ran one of the most popularCommunity Safety briefing days everwith several external speakers2) Kept people informed via e-mailnewsletters including running a pilotlibertyresearch survey to improve linkswith members and get feedback.3) Spoke at conference and provided aLib Dem input to others including MoJand HSE on issues you care about.

I’m standing for election againbecause I add a differentperspective to the LGA, especiallyin the area of Safer Communities,where young people are oftendemonised.Help me to keep the board, andcabinet diverse.

IMPROVEMENT BOARDSteven Wylie is a youngcouncillor and cabinetmember on PortsmouthCity Council.

Responsible for over 16,000council properties acrossPortsmouth and surroundingareas, Steven understandsthe need for councils toconsistently improve and learn.

Steven has championed causes both with and against the governmentto improve provision for Local Government.

Steven understands the need for strong representation for localcommunities to hold the Government to account and to championcontinuing improvements in the provision of services and facilities bylocal councils.

Steven is a strong believer in community politics and the need toensure that changes and improvements involve local communities aswell as other key stakeholders.

Steven Wylie for Improvement BoardA strong Liberal Democrat voice for the Improvement Board.1

Steven has supported council campaigns across the country.

Steven is a Vice-President of Liberal Youth; understanding theneed to involve young people in the work of councils.Steven has worked hard to turn a safe Labour seat into a safeLib Dem seat.

A strong Liberal Democrat voice for the Improvement Board:

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