DAVID TILBROOK: Conservative Party
I HAVE lived in Stalybridge for more than 20 years.
As an active member of the community, I am involved with several groups, including George’s Kitchen and The Big Local.
As a big advocate of enabling communities to come together, if elected, I’ll be able to support existing groups and help set up new ones.
I support residents in Carrbrook hoping to block the development at the back of Churchfields estate as I’m against building on any green belt land.
Stamford Park is a beautiful space which contains the historic conservatory. I support the group trying to save it from demolition and am pleased to see that they have so far managed to keep it open, despite all Labour councillors voting to knock it down.
If you want a councillor who will actually represent your views, not just follow the party line and will work all year round, then please vote for me in May.
Don’t just hope for change, vote for it.
ALICE MASON-POWER: Green Party (no photo submitted)
I LIVE in Stalybridge with my husband and two young children, and I’m a teacher working in special educational needs.
I’ve been here for four years and I am standing in Stalybridge North to give the area the chance to vote for a local Green candidate.
Green councils across the country are already working hard on actions such as improved cycling and walking infrastructure.
Also, better and cheaper public transport which have the immediate effect of reducing pollution and carbon emissions, as well as helping local people with the rising costs of fuel.
Considering the rocketing rise in energy bills, investing in home insulation must also be a priority.
Electing more Green councillors is the key to our council acting to make our community greener and safer and I am standing to give voters in Stalybridge North the chance to do so.
SAM GOSLING: Labour Party
I AM honoured to be the Labour Party candidate for Stalybridge North.
The last four years as a councillor have been a great experience for me and I really feel like I have contributed a lot to our town.
I have held regular events that have raised thousands of pounds for local food banks and homeless charities and I will continue to do that.
As the chair of the Stalybridge Advisory Group, I am looking forward to the future and what it will bring.
As a father of two young boys, I really believe we need to offer more to the younger generation growing up in our town and that will be one of my priorities if re-elected.
We have a fantastic opportunity with Stalybridge being announced as the Town of Culture and I plan to do everything I can make sure it has an impact on the future of our town.