Real focus needs to be put on decentralisation and decision-making authority at local level, so that local councillors can have more say in tackling the housing shortages,  the rip off rents and utilising public land along with transparency on who is allocated the houses and how the list works. 

Encourage vacant shop owners to let their premises out on a short term to support local artisans and entrepreneurs.

Support local businesses by being informed of any planning applications that may affect local businesses, giving our very best to supporting local economic and cultural growth.

Advocate for safer streets by encouraging a combination of individual responsibility, developing initiatives and supporting our local community safety partnership chair in their role. 


CITIZEN ASSEMBLIES

Establish forums where residents can debate and vote on regional issues, planning and decisions. 

PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING:

We will advocate for a portion of the local budget be directly allocated by the community to decide on how it is spent.

DEMOCRACY PLATFORMS

We will keep our members informed and listen to their thoughts and opinions  on upcoming bills, so that we can make informed decisions.

WE PLEDGE THAT WE WILL INFORM THE PUBLIC OF ANY MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS,  GIVING RESIDENTS A VOICE AND THE POWER TO PROTECT THEIR BUSINESS, LOCAL ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE