Representing: Ore Ward
Telephone: 01424 431701
Email:
Twitter: @michaelwincott
Website: www.michaelwincott.net
 

Why I stood for council

To put it simply, I live in Ore, I care about where I live, and I felt we were being kept out of the loop regarding council issues.

Outside of election time I’d never received a newsletter or update from a local councillor, I didn’t believe we’d been consulted enough on the issues that matter to us. I will now change that.

Because I live here I can readily spot the problems and challenges that face us daily.
 

My background

I’m originally from the land of cream teas, fishing boats and where football fans chant for their Green Army. Plymouth!

I’m married to Abigail (who spends half her time working on the radio and the other half teaching at a local university) and we have two pre-school children (Connie and Ernie).

In 2006 I became a Registered Nurse. My daughter was born shortly after I qualified, and since then I have looked after her, and later my son, full-time. I intend to return to nursing when they both go to primary school.

I started work in the NHS 16 years ago, and it’s no coincidence that I’ve been a Labour Party member for the same amount of time.
 

I pledge:

1. To send out regular newsletters
I will tell you what I’m doing for the ward and how I’ve voted on council issues, and to ask for your input.

2. To hold monthly drop-in surgeries and public meetings within the ward
These meetings will be publicised well in advance, and will be held at weekends and evenings.

3. To fight to give Ore residents a greater say in planning
Personally I believe that consulting a few neighbours either side of a proposed development is not good enough. If you can see the development or it is likely to have an impact on you – you should be consulted by the council and your councillor.

4. To fight to bring back grit bins to Ore
I’d also like the local council to have its own supply of grit instead of relying on East Sussex County Council. I know residents who were too afraid to venture to Ore Village because of icy, ungritted pavements. Much more needs to be done.

5. To knock on doors and speak to residents every week
Some councillors will stop canvassing the day after the election. I am different. I’ve knocked on every door in Ore and will keep doing so. I’m also working with local Labour campaigner Richard Street. Together we’re striving to make a real difference to the ward.

6. To ensure that money given to Hastings gets spent in Hastings
When the Tories controlled Hastings Borough Council they gave £250,000 to Bexhill rather than spending it within our town. I will always vote to ensure the best deal for our town and our ward.

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