JANET COOPER: Labour Party
I AM honoured to have again been selected as the Labour Party candidate for Longdendale.
As a local councillor, the unique communities of Longdendale remain at the heart of what I do, it may be litter picking, supporting local food initiatives, dealing with fly tipping and this will not change.
I work with many of our local community groups tackling a range of issues including digital poverty, social isolation and anti-social behaviour.
It is a privilege to be in this position and with your support this hard work will continue.
Local policing has been an issue raised by many residents and I am pleased to say that working with our local police team the Longdendale Neighbourhood Watch is back up and running.
I continue work to ensure Longdendale has the reliable bus service it deserves and needs.
I ask for your support on May 5 to continue this work and help protect our community in these difficult times.
LAVLU KADER: Conservative Party
I FELT that my communities and neighbours needed someone who was on their wavelength and would make the council work for them.
I am also a bit inquisitive, and being a councillor gives me licence to meet all sorts of interesting people in the communities.
The job is hard work but very rewarding. I can’t imagine getting the range of experience, knowledge and skills in any other role.
I am a solicitor and have had training in community leadership, organisational transformation and safeguarding.
I didn’t see anyone representing the views of families like mine and prioritising the things that matter to them.
I also saw issues locally that weren’t being tackled. Meeting residents is an important part of being a councillor, as is liaising regularly with partners such as the police and fire service.
I also really enjoy the satisfaction of getting a job done, be it a new litter bin or resolving an anti-social behaviour problem. Knowing you’ve made a difference to someone’s life is fantastic.
I am keen to improve the life chances for young people. I have a strong sense of shared experience with many of the young people in my community: a cultural awareness and an understanding of their background and heritage.
This means I speak from a particular vantage point and am able to convey messages between the community and the council.