MICHAEL SMITH: Labour Party
I AM delighted to once again stand in the local elections. I was first elected in 2003 and I have served the residents of Denton West continually during this time.
Along with my colleagues, we once again hold weekly surgeries where I continue to make myself available to assist local residents with any issues or concerns.
Recently, we have also been joined by our local police team to address issues around crime.
The pandemic and lockdown halted our surgeries but I continued to be available either over the phone or by email.
I enjoy supporting the local community groups and I believe these groups are the backbone of our community.
I work closely with the Neighbourhood Police and also with the Dane Bank Neighbourhood Watch group.
I am in the process of helping to set up the Friends of Ladbroke Wood with the intention of providing better access and protecting the environment for future generations.
I am passionate about green space in our area. Recently, we planted trees with local volunteers and community groups.
I ask for your continued support in the forthcoming election.
MATT ALLEN: Conservative Party
AS A mature student, studying for my doctorate in education, I understand the concerns of local residents who worry about their children and grandchildren getting into a good school and having the best start in life.
It is for this reason that I am standing to be your local councillor.
I have been lucky to get a good education, but it should not be a matter of luck – every child should have that chance.
Alongside good schools, I believe that any council should be providing regular bin collections, decent roads to drive on and good quality social care for those in need – issues that residents tell me they want their council to prioritise.
If I was to be elected, I would be striving for change in Tameside so we can achieve these things.
If you agree with me that we need change here in Denton West, then don’t just wish for it – vote for it!
Vote for someone who will fight to put our area first and stand up for local residents.
Jean Smee: Green Party
I HAVE lived in the Tameside area all my life and worked in Denton and other areas of the borough as a teacher before retiring.
I am standing again in Denton West to give people the opportunity to vote Green
Denton West has high levels of air pollution and as a Green councillor I would prioritise improvements to walking and cycling infrastructure and better and cheaper public transport to save on rising fuel costs and reduce both pollution and carbon dioxide.
Home insulation to existing stock should be encouraged and all new build houses in Denton West should be fully insulated.
Community involvement in protected green spaces such as the Horses’ Field must be maintained, and I would work to progress Tameside’s recently published Climate Change and Environment Strategy, which contains no strategies.
Vote Green for a cleaner future.