Stuart Hughes
Ladies
and Gentlemen. For the past 18 and 16 years respectively I have been honoured
by your support in working for the Sidmouth Sidford Ward/Division on East Devon
District and Devon County Councils.
I believe that over those years the record shows the results achieved on your behalf on a wide range of issues. I have always sought to stand up for what is right for both the individual and for the wider community and have always listened to the opinions of LOCAL residents.
I pledge to devote myself to making sure that all the people in this community continue to have the representation they so rightly deserve and I am always available should you wish to raise an issue with me.
I am respectfully yours Stuart
'It's time for change' Devon County Council Elections - Thursday June 4th 2009
Stuart
has been asked to stand for election by the local Conservatives to represent the
Sidmouth Sidford Division on Devon County Council.
Local Conservatives believe that Stuart has been an excellent County Councillor and is a proven Community campaigner. He has worked hard for local residents all year round, not just at election times.
The local Conservatives believe that Devon County Council needs hard working people like Stuart running the Council, especially during these tough economic times.
The current Liberal Democrat administration running Devon County Council has increased borrowing at a rate of a million pounds a week over the last four years.
It's time for change - we need people with experience, like Stuart, to help the Council stop spending more and more on debt repayments, rather than frontline services.
You can read Stuarts election manifesto by clicking here
Towards & Beyond 2013
I shall continue to support the development of affordable/shared equity housing on the remaining land at Stowford Rise. However the amenity land and wooded area behind High Meadow must be safeguarded. The long awaited & much needed Community Centre along with Children's Centre must also be provided and I am pleased to say that this is now moving a step closer.
I shall both support and promote measures that will improve the safety, environment and quality of life for residents. The Woolbrook 20mph zone has already seen a reduction in vehicle speeds. I shall also continue to promote Community Safety issues such as CCTV for the town centre through the Sidmouth Local Action Group & East/Mid Devon Community Safety partnership (CDRP).
Climate change poses the greatest threat to Sidmouth and further erosion in the vicinity of Pennington Point/Alma Bridge will leave eastern town exposed to flooding from a severe south easterly storm. I shall continue to raise this issue and press for the much needed coastal protection scheme. Pedestrianisation (full/partial) and Park and Ride are two issues that I shall continue to champion the cause for and which now feature in the Vision Groups 'Vision for Sidmouth' document. These two measures go hand in hand towards providing a quality shopping experience for local residence and visitors alike by removing vehicles from the town centre. The Traffic Management Round Table that I set up has been meeting to work up a bid for the 2012 - 2017 Local Transport Plan.
Sharing Your Caring. I shall also continue to fight and seek the support of the Town, District and County Councils for/to:
The creation of further employment opportunities in the Sid Valley and to maximise the full potential of World Heritage Site status (Jurassic Coast). Including the provision of an Interpretation Centre.
Phase 2 of the Sidford to Sidmouth cycle route with link to Fortesque Road, providing a safe off road route to the town has recently been completed. I am now promoting and working towards a link into Sidmouth College and for the further extension of the scheme from Sidford to Sidbury.
Work in partnership with other local authorities and organisations for the benefit of Sidmouth, i.e. County and P3 Parish Paths Partnership.
Promote and support activities for the youth of the Sid Valley & Youth Council.