Conservatives have launched our manifesto for Runnymede with a commitment to keep council tax low, to tackle climate change and anti-social behaviour, invest in our communities and give a stronger voice to our residents.
The sun was shining on the beautiful Memorial Fields in Ottershaw as we kicked off our campaign for the 5th May local elections in the presence of MP Dr Ben Spencer, Association Chairman Neva Novaky and our brilliant candidates.
Our diverse slate this year includes seven women, candidates of colour, and across the age spectrum - including new faces as well as experienced serving councillors seeking re-election.
The full line-up for Runnymede Council is:
- Addlestone North - David Curran
- Addlestone South - Cllr Jonathan Wilson
- Chertsey Riverside - Shannon Saise-Marshall
- Chertsey St Ann's - Cllr Dolsie Clarke
- Egham Hythe - Cllr Mark Adams
- Egham Town - Hollie Bolitho
- Englefield Green East - Rania Elzeiny
- Englefield Green West - Tanya Solomon
- Longcross, Lyne and Chertsey South - Neill Rubidge
- New Haw - Vanda Cunningham
- Ottershaw - Leo Clarke
- Thorpe - Nick Wase-Rogers
- Woodham & Row Town - Max Darby
- Virginia Water - Cllr Jonathan Hulley
Seeking election to Elmbridge Borough Council are:
- Oatlands and Burwood Park - Harrison Allman-Varty
- Weybridge St George's Hill - Cllr Charu Sood
- Weybridge Riverside - Freddie Tshiaba
MP Dr Ben Spencer said: "It's worth reflecting how difficult it is to put yourself forwards for election, to stand up for your community, that's not an easy thing. So I think it's fantastic that we've got such a range of superb candidates standing this year and I can't wait to join them the doorsteps talking about what we are doing and how we're delivering for local people. The Conservatives have a proud story to tell in Runnymede and Weybridge of how we are making the streets safer, making the area greener and how we are supporting jobs."
Cllr Nick Prescott, Conservative leader of Runnymede Borough Council, added: "At Runnymede we punch well above our weight. We have our own depot for household waste, we've just put another £150,000 into our open spaces, we are redeveloping our town centres - we are a council that is really delivering for people, consistently year in and year out."
