VIC DALBERT

I am pleased to be able to confirm that following the Bury Liberal Democrat Group Annual General Meeting I have been appointed to the following Council committees for this year.

• Prestwich Area Partnership (Chair)
• Healthier Communities Scrutiny Commission
• Standards Committee
• Area Partnership Chairs Group

 I am also pleased to confirm that my ward colleague, Cllr Tim Pickstone was re-elected unopposed as the Bury Lib Dem Group leader and Cllr Andrew Garner (Sedgley) was re-elected as Deputy Group leader. In addition I am delighted to announce that Cllr Wilf Davison has been nominated by the Group as Chair of the Council’s Childrens Services Scrutiny.

For information I can confirm that Lib Dem representatives on the Council’s Planning committee are:

Cllr Donal O’Hanlon (lead spokesperson) and Cllr Mary D’Albert

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that voted for me in the local elections and re-elected me to represent them at Bury Town Hall.

It is a humbling and at times scary process throwing yourself at the mercy of the public and seeking public support and endorsement for your endeavours. Through all the literature, phone calls and door knocking, I hope we didn’t disturb your lives too much and if we did interrupt at a difficult time I can only offer my apologies.

Now re-elected for another 4 years, I look forward to re-doubling my efforts on your behalf. Whether you supported me or not - I am here to represent your views on Bury Council - that I promise to do - even if I personally disagree!

There are many issues as ever to occupy us over the coming months. There has been an outbreak of graffitti which I have alerted to the authorities and which needs to be cracked down on. There is the mayoral referendum (no thanks!) and the proposed redevelopment of the longfield precinct area (yes please) and no doubt much much more as time passes.

 Thanks once again for your support.

Best wishes,

Vic

Liberal Democrats have continued to move forward on Bury Council making another gain from Labour and holding off a challenges from the Conservatives. This is the fifth election in a row in Bury where we have made gains.

Full results to follow, but in our key wards in Prestwich the results were as follows:

Holyrood
Vic D’Albert (Lib Dem) 1632
Labour 669
Conservative 852

St Mary’s
Mary D’Albert (Lib Dem) 1308
Labour 1013
Conservatives 692

Sedgley
Ann Garner (Lib Dem) 1488
Labour 906
Conservatives 1238

Across Prestwich the share of the vote was:
Liberal Democrats - 45%
Labour 26%
Conservatives 28%

The Liberal Democrats now have ALL NINE councillors in Prestwich. We’ll be doing our best all year round to stand up for the local community.

Across the motorway Lib Dem candidate Julie Baum put in a stunning performance to move into second place with a 50% increase in the Lib Dem vote.
Besses
Julie Baum (Lib Dem) 614
Labour 1084
Conservatives 584
Others 354

Well done to all our candidates, but particularly to re-elected Councillors Vic D’Albert and Ann Garner, and to new Councillor Mary D’Albert.
A huge thank you to the whole Lib Dem campaign team for a stunning result. Full results to follow.

Please don’t forget to vote in the important local elections on Thursday 1 May 2008. These elections will decide who will represent you at the Council for the next four years.

Vic D’Albert, our hard working local councillor for the last 17 years is the Liberal Democrat Focus Team candidate on Thursday.

Important Information
- Polling Stations are open from 7.00am - 10.00pm
- You don’t need your polling card to vote
- If you have a postal ballot, but have not yet sent it in, you can complete it as normal and take the completed envelope to your local polling station on the day.

Polling Stations in Holyrood
Baguley Crescent and Bow Lea - Mobile Van at Baguley Crescent
Simister - Lady Wilton Hall
Polefield, Parenthorn and St Margarets areas - St Margarets CE Centre on St Margarets Road
Heaton Park Area - Heaton Park Social Club, Bury Old Road
Northern area - Nursery Road, Glebelands Road, Langley etc - Prestwich Arts College, Heys Road
“Kirkhams” area (M45 postcodes) - Heaton Park School on Cuckoo Lane

If you need any more information, or need a lift to the polling station call our helpline on 0161 798 0117

Thank you!

Prestwich, April 2008

Dear Neighbour

It’s been my honour to be one of your local councillors for the last 17 years.

Over the years I’ve had the chance to meet and work with many local people on issues that concern you, and working to make this area a better place to live.

Mary and I have chosen to bring up our family in this area and, like you, I care passionately about the future of our community.

Please join me in my campaign to make the Holyrood Ward a thriving and sustainable place for us all.

Cllr Vic D’Albert

PS - Please remember your vote won’t count until its in the ballot box! Polling stations are open on Thursday 1 st May 2008 7am-10pm. If you have a postal vote this must be sent in before 1 May, or handed in at a polling station on 1 st May.
Contact Vic: email: vic@burylibdems.net - phone 0161 773 9905

Five Great Reasons for Voting for Vic D’Albert
1 - Local Candidate
Vic has lived in Prestwich for 25 years and our local councillor for 17 years - he’s the local choice for Holyrood Ward.

2 - Hard Working 
Vic works hard all year round and keeps in touch all year round with “FOCUS” - not just at election time like the others.

3 - Prestwich First
21 years of neglect when Labour ran Bury - local Lib Dems are now delivering more facilities, safer roads and more money for street cleaning.

4 - Environment
Local Lib Dems delivered on Blue Bins for every house last year, and have now secured more money for parks and litter enforcement.

5 - Lib Dems Listen!
Your local Lib Dems listen to local people and take your views seriously. We’ve secured money for a top level public consultation on the future of Prestwich Village.