Billinghurst | John Box Keith Maslin |
Broadbridge Heath | Ray Chapman |
Bramber, Upper Beeding and Woodmancote | Adrian Norridge |
Chanctonbury | Susan Chord |
Chantry | Margaret Cornwell |
Denne | Jane Field |
Forest | Josephine Battersby |
Henfield | Mark Boorsma |
Holbrook East | Linda Hugl |
Holbrook West | Sheila Chapman |
Horsham Park | Jonathan Austin Carol Hayton David Hide |
Pulborough and Coldwaltham | Jill Allen |
Roffey North | Nick Field |
Roffey South | Ray Battersby |
Steyning | Antony Bignell |
Trafalgar | Alexandra Davis Jacqueline Little |
John Box (Billingshurst)
I was recently elected Youth Officer of the Horsham Labour Party because I’m particularly concerned with issues facing younger people in the area. A particular issue of concern is the lack of affordable housing in the area as I’ve seen a growing number of my generation unable to take their first steps on the housing ladder.
I would aim to bring a fresh voice to the District Council. The Lib Dems have shown themselves to be ineffective in their commitment to affordable housing. I promise that if elected I will stand firm and campaign for this vital issue for this area. Also, I will speak up for Youth Services such as youth centres and events that are vital for the community but will no doubt be under threat from cuts.
Keith Maslin (Billingshurst)
He is married to Zielfa and they have a daughter, Philippa. In his retirement Dr Maslin enjoys studying and writing Philosophy, as well as listening to music and playing the piano. He is also a keen cook. He comes from a staunchly Labour background and has been a Labour supporter all his life.
Ray Chapman (Broadbridge Heath)
I am an active member of Horsham Labour party and have campaigned on a range of local issues including against the closure of the subsidised child holiday scheme for working parents. I recently spoke in the Council chamber against the planning application for the proposed expansion of Broadbridge Heath. I was disappointed with the Liberal Democrats' lack of opposition; their response on both issues was too little, too late.
If elected I would particularly campaign to protect the green spaces and the environment in and around Broadbridge Heath and for more affordable homes for local people. We must tackle affordability and promote inclusive mixed communities where young and old can afford to live. We must take a stronger position with developers when necessary
Adrian Norridge (Bramber, Upper Beeding and Woodmancote)
Susan Chord (Chanctonbury)
Margaret Cornwell (Chantry)
Recently retired Margaret, if elected will seek to represent the views of all the electorate and will work tirelessly to ensure that the people of Chantry ward receive the very best services on offer from the district council.
Jane Field (Denne)
Josephine Battersby (Forest)
By standing as a Labour party candidate, she challenges the inefficiency and procrastination of the existing coalition council which is totally unwilling to recognise the current housing and community needs of Horsham people.
Mark Boorsma (Henfield)
After the relative bustle of Crawley, I love village life. Everything I need is within touching distance and it is a tranquil haven from work and day-to-day trials and tribulations.
I care about the fabric of our society and the fragility of the support for those who are vulnerable. I worry that deep cuts in public expenditure based on ideology rather than manifesto will seriously afflict those who are unable to fend for themselves.
Unfortunately, in the present economic climate it is difficult to divorce national from local issues as the Tory-led Government's, policies will affect village life.
If elected I will support only new housing developments that address the massive shortfall in affordable housing for local people.
Linda Hugl (Holbrook East)
Linda first joined the Labour Party in response to Margaret Thatcher's defeat of Neil Kinnock in 1992 but she left in 2003 in protest over the invasion of Iraq. Nuclear disarmament has been her key political passion since the 1980s and for the last 9 years she has been the national treasurer of CND, the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. She actively campaigns for Trident to be scrapped.
Linda rejoined the Labour Party just before the last general election and voted for Diane Abbott 1 and Ed Milliband 2 in the leadership election. She firmly believes that AV should be introduced for general elections so as to encourage more people to participate in the democratic process and to lead to a slightly fairer voting system.
At the local level, she reckons electoral unfairness is demonstrated by the scandalous fact that the Labour party is not represented on the local council despite its significant support within the town.
Sheila Chapman (Holbrook West)
Since retiring Sheila has embarked on teaching art and design to mentally disabled adults.
Sheila would campaign on Care in the Community together with affordable housing therefore enabling equality for all members of society.
Jonathan Austin (Horsham Park)
I am a scientist by training, having previously completed a PhD in Cancer Research at the Royal Marsden.
If elected, I would seek to remove disabled parking charges from Horsham Hospital at the earliest opportunity.
Carol Hayton (Horsham Park)
I am tired of reading expensively produced glossy magazines outlining the council’s strategy for social housing and sustainable development within our district, which it then at every turn ignores.
If elected I will support only new housing developments that address the massive shortfall in affordable housing for local people.
David Hide (Horsham Park)
I have always been interested in our natural environment and will if elected bring both my passion and expertise in this area to the Council Chamber.
As Chair of Horsham Labour Party I have led our campaigns for increased levels of affordable housing, and opposed the cuts to day centres and our vital youth clubs. I am an active member of Unite the union and was proud to take part in the recent march to defend our public services. We will deliver high quality council services not currently being offered by Horsham Park's stay-away councillors.
Jill Allen (Pulborough and Coldwaltham)
Nick Field (Roffey North)
Ray Battersby (Roffey South)
An ex-secretary of Roffey Sports and Social Club - as well as being captain of Mannings Heath Golf Club, he has a solid record of local achievement and commitment.
He has been a local neighbourhood Councillor in the past and now thinks it is time for the electorate to vote, for the first time, past their front door - for Labour councillors to rid Horsham of its endemic inefficient strategy-less Tory and Liberal councillors who now are the local puppets of the Con-Dem Government.
Antony Bignell (Steyning)
Antony lives within view of the South Downs and wholeheartedly welcomes the Labour government decision to confer National Park status on this beautiful landscape.
Alexandra Davis (Trafalgar)
Jacqueline Little (Trafalgar)
Following retirement I have been able to develop other interests, including becoming a volunteer, joining the Horsham U3A and the Horsham Parkinson’s Society. I enjoy reading, the theatre and cinema, listening to music, spending time with my grandchildren and trying to keep fit! There is never enough time for everything.
I believe Horsham has a lot to offer its residents but there is always room for improvement. I am committed to high quality public services and to environmental issues. I believe Horsham has to seek a balance between providing good quality housing for local people and preserving the countryside and the quality of the local environment. I have been a member of the Labour party for a number of years and believe that Labour is the best party to meet local needs.