DAWN COBB: Conservative Party
HAVING lived in Denton for more than 40 years, I know what a great place our town can be.
My children attended schools here, I work here, and I shop here.
As a former school governor, a volunteer youth worker and, for the past 24 years, a fundraiser for Guide Dogs for the Blind, I have played an active role in our local community for decades.
But over those 40 years I have seen how Denton has been neglected, while the focus has been on Ashton.
Our market has closed, our high street has declined, and our streets are dirty.
We deserve better here in Denton. We need someone from our community who cares for our town and who will put the interests of Denton and its people first.
By working together, I believe we can reverse the neglect and make Denton a great place in which to live, work and bring up a family once more.
There is a difference between national and local politics – so if you want to see change in Denton then vote for me in these elections.
I will work for you, your family and our community.
VINCENT RICCI: Labour Party
I am delighted to have been selected once again to represent Denton North East ward.
It has been an honour and privilege to serve the people of Denton North East for over 20 years, along with my colleagues.
I have worked tirelessly on local issues and community groups such as the annual Beach Party, Christmas markets and our famous monthly Luncheon Club, which helps combat loneliness and isolation in our community.
I have campaigned vigorously for our flagship Wellness Centre in Denton, to help people live healthier lives. I am an active member of Friends of Tame Valley, which is a community group set up to maintain our green space, with tree planting and regular litter picks.
I was proud to launch Hats off to Denton to recognise our hat industry, together with local schools decorating the hats which were displayed around the town.
Supporting Ukraine, which I am involved with, was an appeal for donations and clothes and baby essentials, to help the people of Ukraine.
JOHN BRADLEY: Green Party
I HAVE lived in Tameside for most of my life and have always worked locally, within retail and travel.
I decided to stand as a candidate to give the people of Denton North East the option to vote for a local, Green candidate.
I am frequently seen litter picking with my children. Greens prioritise striving for cleaner, safer and healthier places to live.
As a Green councillor, I would work to progress Tameside Council’s Climate Change and Environment Strategy.
The council declared a climate emergency two years ago but there are still no defined actions or targets, despite an agreed Greater Manchester Environment Plan for 2019-24.
I would also campaign for retrofitting home insulation to help tackle fuel poverty and the cost-of-living crisis.
BARBARA MITCHISON: Reform UK
DESPITE several attempts to contact the candidate, and contacting the party centrally, The Correspondent did not receive a profile by the time it went to press.