Wycombe Liberal Democrats

Rose Carnival – Marlow Bottom

morty — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 20:26:01 +0000

Kavita Mohan took a break from door knocking today to attend the Rose Carnival in Marlow Bottom. The weather was fantastic and there was a real sense of the community coming together. The organisers can rightly feel proud of staging such a successful event.

What a shame then if this is the last ever Rose Carnival. The organisers need more volunteers who can give just a small amount of time to help plan and stage this event. If you can help then let Kavita know and she will forward your details to the organisers.

Email kavita.mohan@wycombelibdems.org.uk

Thank you to the organisers and everyone who supported this community event.

Greater Marlow By-Election

morty — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:06:41 +0000

Kavita Mohan has been selected as the new Liberal Democrat candidate for this election. If you can help then please contact the campaign team via ian.morton@wycombelibdems.org.uk

Kavita Mohan says “I am delighted to have been selected as a candidate in this election and I am looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible over the next few weeks.

I feel in light of a new era of politics I can offer a different candidate, one who is hard working and determined to serve their local community and fight for the causes that are important to the residents’.

Being a litigation caseworker by profession means that I am keen to get involved with local casework for any disputes and issues local residents may have.

I have been living in the district for 4 years having been in London previously, one aspect that stands out about Buckinghamshire is the sense of community spirit. So I was disappointed to hear that Marlow Bottom’s Rose Carnival could end after this year due to a lack of volunteers. This can not be allowed to happen, your Councillors should be championing community events like this and using their contacts within the community to ensure it’s survival. If you can help with this event then let me know and I will pass your details onto the organisers. The carnival raises funds for the maintenance of the playing fields as well as the local school and is therefore deserving of all our support. The carnival takes place on 26th June on the playing field at the top of Burford Close.”

Thank You!

Steve Guy — Sat, 08 May 2010 15:36:44 +0000

The votes have been counted, and we have increased our vote to 13,863. This represents a swing from Tory to LibDem of 4.8%, an outstanding result which clearly establishes us as the main challengers in Wycombe. So my thanks are due to every one of the 13,863 Wycombe people who put their faith in us in 2010.

I must also record here my thanks to a number of others too. I have the great fortune of being part of a fantastic team of people. So many volunteers delivered leaflets, canvassed or donated money. We couldn’t have done it without any of you. My agent worked tirelessly for many weeks on the campaign, and he like everyone is a volunteer and gave his time for nothing. Finally, my wife has been a tower of strength. It is easy to forget the strain of being the spouse of being a candidate. I am so grateful for her support.

I offer my congratulations to Steven Baker, who has become MP for a great place. He is truly fortunate. I also give Steven notice that I won’t be going away. I remain committed to Wycombe and will be scrutinising his performance as your MP.

We also had some fantastic news from Totteridge, where Lib Dem Jen Joseph secured the seat vacated by the resignation of Joel Foley on Wycombe District Council. I am looking forward to working with her, and I thank the people of Totteridge for electing her. I know she will be a great asset.

Thank You!

Steve Guy — Sat, 08 May 2010 15:36:06 +0000

Don’t let anyone tell you it can’t be different

Steve Guy — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:26:24 +0000

As the campaign moves into it’s final days I have been overwhelmed by the level of support you have shown me. If you still haven’t made up you mind, please visit my campaign site at http://www.steveguy.org.uk. This time it can be different – but it’s up to you. Every vote is going to count in the most important election for 65 years. Together we can change the face of British politics forever.

Introducing Jen Joseph for Totteridge

Steve Guy — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 09:39:08 +0000

On may 6th, there will also be a by election in Totteridge. This has been caused by the resignation of Tory Joel Foley.

Wycombe Liberal Democrats are very proud to introduce our candidate, Jen Joseph. A resident of Totteridge, Jen works for BALPA (the British Airline Pilot’s Association) and has an outstanding track record of community activity.

We invited Jen to chat to Wendy Guy, so that you can learn a little more about her.

Jen feels very passionately about the closure of Holywell Mead Pool, and will be using her campaign to draw attention to this again in the light of the public consultation response announced just recently.

Your existing Lib Dem District Councillor for Totteridge, Cllr Steve Guy said:

I am delighted to welcome Jen Joseph as our candidate. Totteridge needs two hard working Councillors to fully meet the needs of residents. Jen is very community focussed, and has a wealth of experience. I know that she will be a great community champion if elected on May 6th

Steve Guy launches election website

Steve Guy — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:11:17 +0000

Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate for Wycombe, Steve Guy, has created a website where you can follow the campaign. Steve also wants your questions and comments. Find out more at www.steveguy.org.uk.

Steve said:

In this increasingly connected age, voters want access to their candidates and their views. I hope that by providing this website, I can keep people up to date as the campaign progresses. I will be providing news, videos – even a Twitter feed. I’d love people to send me their questions so that I can answer them where everyone can see too.

Budget Response

morty — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:05:48 +0000

Responding to Alistair Darling’s Budget, Nick Clegg said:

“This Budget was a political dodge not an economic plan.

“Britain needed a Budget that gave us honesty in spending and fairness in tax, we have got neither.

“Labour is in denial, while the Conservatives are talking tough to cover up that they only offer more of the same.

“The Chancellor is incapable of coming clean about where spending cuts will have to fall.

“Rather than being honest with people about what the Government can and cannot afford, the Chancellor would rather let others indiscriminately shave departmental budgets.

“By confirming the freeze in personal allowances the Government has ensured everyone will see a real increase in their income tax bill – when what people on low and middle incomes desperately need is an income tax cut.

“Rather than forcing the nationalised banks to lend to good British businesses they have chosen to create a feeble quango to arbitrate between bullying banks and their small business clients.

“It says something when the most substantive announcement the Government can come up with is a tax agreement with Belize, however welcome that may be.”

Steve Guy meets Wycombe Wanderers Fans

Steve Guy — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:28:57 +0000

Steve Guy To Consult Wycombe Wanderers Supporters on Stadium Plans.

morty — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:43:33 +0000

Steve Guy has announced plans to consult fans of Wycombe Wanderers over proposed stadium move.

Steve Guy said “As I am no doubt you are aware Wycombe District Council has put aside half a million pounds of local taxpayers money to look into the feasibility of a new stadium for Wasps and Wycombe Wanderers to share in Booker.

As part of the Liberal Democrat opposition on the Council it is our duty to question, probe and examine the plans being made by the ruling Conservative group and the owners of the club.

This is a large expensive development that is being undertaken and it can only succeed if all stakeholders are fully behind the plans. The most important stakeholder, the supporters of Wycombe Wanderers F.C. have to be supportive of the plans.

So on Saturday 6th March at the home match against Carlisle I will be asking fans for their view. I will be conducting an opinion poll complete with ballot paper and ballot box.

I will give a summary of the results to the local press, club owners, Wycombe District Council and fan groups.”

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