PUTTING RESIDENTS FIRST - Conservatives...The Conservative Manifesto for the London Borough of Hillingdon Council Elections on 22 May 2014 0% Increase for Hillingdon Residents . CONTENTS

HILLINGDON CONSERVATIVES

PUTTING

RESIDENTS FIRST

The Conservative Manifesto for the London Borough of Hillingdon Council Elections on

22 May 2014

0% Increase for Hillingdon Residents

CONTENTS A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE LEADER OF

HILLINGDON COUNCIL 1

A MESSAGE FROM BORIS JOHNSON 2

OUR PEOPLE 3

OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT 5

OUR BUILT ENVIRONMENT 6

OUR HERITAGE AND CIVIC PRIDE 7

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 8

THE CHOICE AT THIS ELECTION 9

YOUR HILLINGDON CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATES 10

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PUTTING RESIDENTS FIRST


A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE LEADER OF HILLINGDON COUNCIL

Dear Resident,

Now recognised in a

number of areas of activity as one of

the best councils in the Country, Hillin

gdon Council is

financially stable and well managed. No-o

ne of whatever

political colour can deny this if they are hon

est.

Over the past four ye

ars, despite significant reductions in

financial support from Central Governme

nt, whilst other

councils cut services and facilities, unde

r the control of

Hillingdon Conservatives our Council has

continued to go

from strength to strength, providing even

better services

and facilities for the residents of the Borou

gh.

The next four years

will be difficult for local authorities with f

urther reductions in

funding already announced but in Hillingdo

n, unlike the local Labour Group who have

demonstrated a lack of even basic m

athematical ability, the Conservative

Administration have a record of achievem

ent and financial management that is the

envy of many councils and we are well place

d to deal with the challenges ahead.

I am proud of our rec

ord of achievement over the past twelve ye

ars and am happy to

be judged on that record on 22nd May. Po

liticians will always make promises but in

Hillingdon the Conservative Administration

have an enviable record of delivery

matched by no other party.

I have lived in Hillingdon all of my life and I

am proud of the people, the environment

and the heritage of this Borough and whi

lst it is possible to fill pages with details

listing our achievements and our intent

ions; this manifesto covers four broad

themes:

• Our People

• Our Natural and Built Environment

• Our Heritage and Civic Pride

• Financial Management

This election is about what is best for the p

eople of Hillingdon in the years ahead and

which political party has the proven ability

to deliver. It is easy to whinge and whine

but it takes a managed well structured an

d financially competent administration to

actually deliver. Yes we do understand finan

ce and business process – but above all

we understand our people, their aspirations

and concerns.

For us it really is about, “Putting Residents

First”“Putting Residents First”

“Putting Residents First”“Putting Residents First”

RAY PUDDIFOOT MBE CONSERVATIVE LEADER, HILLINGDON COUNCIL

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A MESSAGE FROM BORIS JOHNSON

Ray Puddifoot and his team of Conservative Councillors have transformed Hillingdon Borough.

With superb leisure facilities, more green flag parks and open spaces than any other local authority in the country and the amazing achievement of rebuilding or refurbishing every one of its libraries as well as freezing Council Tax year after year.

The support that Hillingdon provides for its older residents is unique in London and its plans to build more youth clubs, a theatre and a museum are a testament to what can be achieved through strong political leadership and good financial management.

Boris Johnson



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OUR PEOPLE We will continue to put you, the people of this Borough at the

heart of all we do. We are elected to serve you and we put

residents first. Amongst the things we will do are:

• The Leaders’ Initiative for Older Residents will continue,

which has delivered amongst other things free burglar

alarms, the brown badge scheme for over 65s and support

for Older Peoples’ clubs and associations. The Leader of the Council will also

remain as the Older Persons’ Champion. We will provide free allotments and

swimming lessons for the over 65s and free telecare initially for over 80s and

by 2017 for those over 75.

• Every child in the borough, from North to South will have the best start in life

with a place at a primary school as close to their home as possible.

• We will provide a fund of £400,000 to promote and support sport and

activity for all – from our youngest to our oldest residents.

• We will build on the success and popularity

of the Hillingdon First Card expanding its use

and benefits.

• Improve the Hillingdon First Time Buyers’

Scheme helping our young people, with at

least 10 years residency in the Borough, by

increasing the property value threshold to

£250,000.

• Increase spending on Children’s Social Care and those moving through to

Adult Services by nearly £2,500,000.



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OUR PEOPLE • Increase spending on Adult Social Care by £4,300,000.

• Maintain our policy of the best person for the job regardless

of sex, age, race or other factors.

• Work with Jobcentre Plus to continue successful changes to

Welfare Reform and with Uxbridge College to enhance skills

resulting in employment opportunities.

• Invest even more in providing facilities and activities for our younger

residents.

• We will use our network of Street Champions, not only to report problems but

to ensure that their local knowledge is available to us when formulating

policy. In particular we will link Street Champions with Neighbourhood Watch

Schemes.

• Continue to work closely with the police,

providing funding for additional police

officers to target crime and anti-social

behaviour across the whole of Hillingdon.

• Deliver improved public health and

enhance the service jointly provided by

our health partners and social services.

We will achieve this by working in

partnership and directly managing the

Better Care Fund budget.



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REMEMBER

O n l y C o n s e r v a t i v e

Councillors have the ability

and commitment to deliver

both strong financial

management and services

for our residents.

OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Hillingdon now has more parks and open space land under green

flag status than any other local authority in the UK. The protection

of our environment continues to be a priority. We will:

• Continue to deliver the popular Chrysalis programme investing

£1million a year in environmental projects including alley gate

security schemes put forward by residents.

• We will continue to lead on and support local residents once again threatened

by the proposal to build a 3rd and possibly a 4th runway at Heathrow.

• Whilst not campaigning to close Heathrow we agree, on this occasion with local

MP John McDonnell when he says, “We will need to counter the threat to jobs

campaign that has been funded by Heathrow Airport in the Back Heathrow

Campaign”. We will do this by dealing in a strong and robust manner with the

airport operators spurious threat to close the airport and create unemployment

if they are not given the go ahead to build a third runway. The best way to deal

with a bully is to stand up to them. We are the only party in Hillingdon with the

ability and courage to do this.

• Continue to lead on and support local residents campaigning against the ‘White

Elephant’ that is the current HS2 proposal regardless of how much it costs or

how long it takes to defeat this folly. We welcome the late arrival of other

parties to this cause.

• We will continue to improve our parks and

open spaces including Cranford Park and

Swakeleys Park.

• Continue to promote a Civic Pride in the

natural environment, encouraging both

protection and enjoyment of this precious

asset.

• Continue the popular and easy to use weekly refuse, recycling, green, textile

and food waste collection that is the envy of other boroughs. No Charges, No

Fines, No Chips, No Multi Coloured Bins.



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OUR BUILT ENVIRONMENT Hillingdon now has some of the best leisure facilities in London and

in these times of financial cutbacks is the only local authority in the

country to have rebuilt or refurbished all of its libraries.

• We will build a Borough Museum with free entry to all Hillingdon

residents.

• We will continue our Primary school expansion programme, the largest in London,

and will extend this to include Secondary schools to provide sufficient places for

the expanding school population.

• We will build a 1,200 seat, state of the art theatre and music auditorium in

Uxbridge.

• We will build a further three Young People’s

Centres across the Borough.

• As the NHS does not have the funding we

will build a new, much needed Health Centre

in Yiewsley and let it to local GP practices.

• Continue to work to provide good quality

housing and management to our residents.

• We will exceed over the next 4 years the targets set out in the London Plan for

both affordable and new housing units.

• Continue to defend our residents against inappropriate development, such as the

recent Powerday proposal, from both builders and the Government regardless of

its political colour.

• Continue to invest millions of pounds in improving roads and footpaths in the

Borough.

• Carry on our programme of road safety initiatives and new pedestrian crossings,

working closely with local residents.

• Provide support to our key town centre shopping areas such as Harefield and

Hayes, including the provision of new shop front grants.



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OUR HERITAGE AND CIVIC PRIDE Hillingdon has a rich heritage and history within its boundaries

which we will endeavour to protect. We will promote and

encourage a sense and feeling of Civic Pride in Hillingdon and

its people, past and present.

• We will continue, through the Hillingdon Improvement Programme, to fund

projects and events that celebrate our heritage and promote Civic Pride.

• We will provide a Borough Museum to display the history of the area that

makes up the Borough of Hillingdon.

• Continue our blue plaque scheme to commemorate famous people who have

lived or worked in the Borough.

• Build on our Pride of Place work by

encouraging Street Champions and

Neighbourhood Watch Schemes to engage

with us on Chrysalis Projects, and further

the links with the Local Policing Model.

• Work to make Hillingdon a place where

people are proud to live.

• Work with the RAF to preserve the Battle of Britain Bunker on the former RAF

site and continue our long standing relationship with those in the armed

forces, past and present.

• Promote and support local celebration of events of national importance.

• Continue to maintain and renovate the public war memorials in the Borough

and create a new memorial in St Andrew’s Park to commemorate Hillingdon

residents who have fallen in conflicts since WW2.



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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT The Hillingdon Improvement Programme (HIP) has reduced the

cost of running the Council by £76 million in the last four years,

allowing us to improve facilities and services as well as freeze

Council Tax.

Going forward only the Conservative Administration have the

knowledge, ability and proven track record in financial management which will

be essential in the years ahead.

We will:

• Freeze Council Tax for those over 65 for a

further 5 years (12 years in all).

• Maintain the Council Tax freeze for all

residents for at least a further 2 years (7 years

in all). The last time Labour were in charge in

Hillingdon the rise was 12%!

• Through HIP we will continue the drive to operate more efficiently to achieve

the savings required whilst maintaining the level of service and facility

provision to residents.

• Hillingdon residents using the Hillingdon First card will continue to enjoy the

cheapest car parking in London.

• Council fees and charges have been frozen for years. We will continue to

recognise the effect of the economic recession on our residents and either

maintain the freeze or keep any increase to a minimum.

• Continue to provide financial support to voluntary sector groups in the

Borough.

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THE CHOICE AT THIS ELECTION On 22nd May the choice for our residents is clear. In

the current economic climate Hillingdon needs to

retain a strong Council with good management and

sound financial ability.

It is easy to forget the state of Hillingdon when Labour were last in power:

X A council tax increase of 12%.

X A budget with a projected shortfall of £13million.

X Green belt areas threatened by building schemes and traveller

incursions.

X No provision for replacing out of date facilities.

X Falling standards of service provision throughout the Borough.

To be honest there is simply not a credible alternative in Hillingdon amongst the

smaller parties and individuals seeking election, particularly at a time when

strong leadership and financial management is required.

In Hillingdon, the Conservatives have delivered substantial improvements in

services and facilities as well as freezing tax and charges.

The choice is yours The choice is yours The choice is yours The choice is yours ---- keep going forward with Hillingdon Conservatives keep going forward with Hillingdon Conservatives keep going forward with Hillingdon Conservatives keep going forward with Hillingdon Conservatives

or risk going backwards with a vote for any other party.or risk going backwards with a vote for any other party.or risk going backwards with a vote for any other party.or risk going backwards with a vote for any other party.

KEEP MOVING FORWARD

NO GOING BACK



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YOUR CONSERVATIVE COUNCIL CANDIDATES

BRUNEL ROY CHAMDAL RICHARD MILLS BRIAN STEAD

BARNHILL GORDON FEWKES PAUL O’CONNOR SARWAN SEER

CHARVILLE FARHAD CHOUBEDAR NEIL FYFE MARY O’CONNOR

HAREFIELD HENRY HIGGINS JANE PALMER

HILLINGDON EAST WAYNE BRIDGES ALAN CHAPMAN PAT JACKSON

MANOR MIKE MARKHAM DOUGLAS MILLS SUSAN O’BRIEN

NORTHWOOD HILLS JONATHAN BIANCO DUNCAN FLYNN JOHN MORGAN

SOUTH RUISLIP JEM DUDUCU ALLAN KAUFFMAN JUDY KELLY

UXBRIDGE NORTH GEORGE COOPER RAY GRAHAM DAVID YARROW

WEST DRAYTON DOMINIC GILHAM BARRY HARTNESS NAMAN PUREWAL

YEADING GRAHAM HORN ARTHUR PRESTON CHERYL SHAUGHNESSY

CAVENDISH TEJI BARNES EDDIE LAVERY MICHAEL WHITE

BOTWELL CAITLIN JONES CAM MCKIRBY CHRISTOPHER SMALLWOOD

EASTCOTE & EAST RUISLIP CATHERINE DANN NICK DENYS REBECCA HAGGAR

HEATHROW VILLAGES SIMON ARNOLD ALAN DEVILLE HEENA MAKWANA

ICKENHAM JOHN HENSLEY RAY PUDDIFOOT DAVID SIMMONDS

NORTHWOOD RICHARD LEWIS CAROL MELVIN SCOTT SEAMAN-DIGBY

PINKWELL ZARA ALBRIGHT KELLY BRIDGES THOMAS HARDINAGE

TOWNFIELD NICOLA BRIGHTMAN HARRISON MCMANUS SAM ROGERSON

UXBRIDGE SOUTH KEITH BURROWS JUDITH COOPER GEORGE PITTAWAY

WEST RUISLIP PHILIP CORTHORNE BRIAN CROWE JOHN RILEY

YIEWSLEY PETER DAVIS IAN EDWARDS SHEHRYAR WALLANA



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