Since being elected by the people of Pontefract South in 2006, time and life has flashed by in what seems like a blink of the eye.
On Thursday the 6th of May we have a local election due and I am standing for re-election in Pontefract. Things have changed significantly since 2006. There are now three Conservative Councillors representing the people of Baghill, Darrington, Carleton, Wentbridge, East Hardwick, Larks Hill, Wakefield Road and The Mount and in the last four years, I have had the chance to meet many of the people who voted for me in 2006.
People who wanted to see the Labour groups grip on Wakefield Council broken and who wished to see a greater commitment to getting things done and having a stronger voice in the Council Chamber and in the Council.
Now in 2010 we are still getting strong clear messages from people that they want to "see the back of that lot" and I hope to oblige by holding Pontefract South for our community.
2010 promises to be a chance for real change. With 32 Labour to 31 Opposition there is a real prospect of change. With 21 seats up for election we aim to hold those that we have, and with the electorate's support add to the numbers of Conservative Councillors representing the people of the District.
If you are not registered to vote but think that you may qualify, have a look at this on BBC3
For those who have already promised support in the weeks ahead. Thank you! Over the coming seven weeks I aim to get to meet up with as many as possible to answer questions and reconfirm priorities.
If any of you that follow my blog want to help deliver leaflets in your part of the ward or to help Nick Pickles with his Parliamentary campaign against Yvette Cooper drop me an email at geoff.walsh.npc@gmail.com
Hope to see you soon, probably on a doorstep or at a meeting near you.
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