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Proud to be Labour

Watch the presentation shared at our last meeting about why we are proud to be…

North Somerset Council is failing you – Labour won’t

Ciaran Cronnelly and Valerie Donegan are your Labour candidates for Winterstoke ward – covering Weston Village, Locking Castle and Haywood Village. In their latest newsletter they cover: Fighting to protect Weston A&E Tackling crime in Winterstoke Better housing for residents Getting serious on rubbish and fly tipping

North Worle Voice

In the latest newsletter from Councillor Denise Hunt, read about: Residents’ Despair at Accident & Emergency Overnight Closure Wansbrough Rd Traffic Calming Ombudsman Decision Castle Batch Swing Cuts to Local Services Council Elections 2nd May

Introduction to our Local Manifesto 2019

Rebuilding North Somerset: Local Manifesto 2019 This Manifesto for Rebuilding North Somerset is the work of those living in North Somerset who want fairness, equality and opportunity for all – and are not afraid to ask those who have the most to contribute the most. We believe – North Somerset…

Environment

Protecting the planet – Labour’s pledges on the environment Scientists warn the world must take urgent and drastic action during the next 12 years to limit the damage wreaked by climate change. We can’t wait for central government to act. Every council needs to do as much as they can…

Education

Making the most of your abilities – Labour’s pledges on education & learning Education is about helping individuals of all ages develop their talents and abilities so they can make the most of their lives and contribute fully to their communities and society. Labour locally would help everyone by: investing…

Housing

A decent home for us all – Labour’s pledges on housing Everyone needs a decent, safe home. But right now that’s just a dream for many. Spiralling house prices are denying more and more young people a home of their own. Private renters are sometimes forking out over half of…

Transport

Getting out and about – Labour’s pledges on transport Public transport should be exactly that – affordable and reliable trains and buses for all who need them. It’s there so we can get to work, so that young people can travel to school or college and that people generally can…

Health and Social Care

Keeping well and attacking social isolation – Labour’s pledges on health and social care Everyone has a right to help and support to stay physically and mentally healthy through social care services together with services provided by the NHS – which must be protected from the Tories’ creeping privatization. Labour…

Economy

Jobs and living standards – Labour’s pledges on the economy Earning a living is fundamental to everyone’s quality of life. People look to our Council to take a lead on action on the economy by, at the very least, using local businesses when possible, and insisting they treat workers decently…