FORMER INDEPENDENT COUNCILLOR JOINS LIB DEMS
August 9, 2007 10:47 AM
Stephen Gilbert welcomes Sandra Heyward to the Lib Dems
A former Independent Councillor on Restormel Borough Council has become the latest local politician to back Liberal Democrat Stephen Gilbert to be the next MP for St Austell & Newquay.
Sandra Heyward has lived in St Austell since 1969 and represented the town's Gover ward from 2003 to 2007.
Explaining her shift to the Liberal Democrats, Ms Heyward said:
"I know that Stephen will follow in the tradition of David Penhaligon and Matthew Taylor and stand-up for local people regardless of party politics."
Having been a member of Restormel's Licensing Committee, Ms Heyward has dealt with many complaints from residents about nuisance behaviour.
She added: "When I was a Councillor I was particularly concerned about making sure there is a balance in the night-time economy and I know that Stephen is committed to ensuring residents do not have to put up with anti-social behaviour outside our pubs and nightclubs."
Welcoming Ms Heyward to the Liberal Democrats, Parliamentary Candidate Stephen Gilbert commented:
"Sandra is a committed campaigner has always spoken out on important issues facing the Borough - tackling anti-social behaviour and protecting the beautiful Gover Valley. I'm delighted to welcome her to the Party, and I am very pleased to have her support."
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