Cllr David Simmonds states his case
With so much to be proud of being done by Conservative Councils I want to be a strong voice for our members in our party and in the media. Conservative councillors are the bedrock of our party in many parts of the country. In opposition we were recognised by David Cameron as the most efficient part of the public sector and with a Conservative-led government our councillors have delivered by bearing down on tax rises and maintaining services. The vast business and political experience of our councillors is a vital resource to our party and my agenda is to ensure that it is valued and contributes to a Conservative team – local and national – building a better country.
If elected as chairman I will: