Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Elections Thursday 3rd May 2012

Caroline Derrick is a localCouncillor, photographerand filmmaker. She callsherself a ‘foodie’ andloves motorsport. She isdedicated to improvingroad safety in the town.

“I come from a poorbackground and my father was aLabour supporter. As a child, Icouldn’t understand why if Labourwas the party for the workingclasses, my parents had nothing toshow for their hard work. Not muchwas expected for my future either.When Margaret Thatcher came topower I heard a different message:no matter what your background,it’s in your power to take controland achieve your goals. That was

inspiring, and I’ve been aConservative ever since.”

Ed Hastie was electedCouncillor for Goudhurstand Lamberhurst last year.He works in the City andenjoys playing tennis,swimming, running andreading. He says thehistory, architecture andbeauty of the countrysidemake the borough awonderful place to live.

“I don’t come from aConservative family. My Mumwas a socialist for decades andmy Dad nearly joined theCommunist Party! I became aConservative because I amattracted to the freedom ofopportunity the party believesin. I also believe that as manydecisions as possible should bemade at the local level toensure people feel involved inthe decision-making process.”

Nasir Jamil has been a TownCouncillor for Southborough.He works as an IT consultantand is passionate abouthelping others with computereducation and awareness. Heloves cycling, and is acampaigner for open spaces.He wants to address theproblems of traffic congestionin Tunbridge Wells.

“I believe in the ConservativeParty because it encouragesfreedom, enterprise, andsupports people to stand ontheir own two feet. I joined theParty so I could help promotethese values to change society. I was very inspired by theConservative Party leadershipwhen they encouraged ordinarypeople to participate in thepolitical process.”

At 26, Nicholas Rogers is theyoungest member of the Counciland Deputy Chairman ofTunbridge Wells Conservatives.He lives with his partner, Liam,and their three cats, and worksin the rail industry. In his sparetime he writes fiction and isworking on his fourth novel.

“I’m a Conservative because Ibelieve in personal freedomand responsibility. I believethat people should be trustedto make decisions in theirown best interests. I believethat government is usually theproblem, not the solution. I’vealways seen myself as a bit ofa political rebel, to behonest!”

Phil Cooke is 33. He is married andenjoys cooking, eating out, playingguitar, writing music, and watchingcomedy and sport. He works in retailand is a volunteer in the localConservative Association. If there isone thing he would change aboutTunbridge Wells, he would wantmore places with live music and art.

“I’m a Conservativebecause I believe fairness,integrity and honestyshould be the binding ofsociety. The localism andBig Society agendas arean opportunity for us tobecome a nation wherepeople takeresponsibility for theconsequences of their

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Jess Wright is a leading member of Conservative Future. She is 22and graduated in History andHistory of Art from the University of Reading. She works for a charityin the heritage sector and lives inGoudhurst with her family. She loves visiting art galleries, shoppingand cooking.

“Conservatism offers a commonsense approach to the state,

supporting less bureaucracy and empowering people tomake their own choices and take great responsibility fortheir lives. I believe the Conservatives are the only partycapable of promoting social mobility because they givepeople the opportunities to strive to achieve a better life.”

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Across Tunbridge Wells and the villages that complete our Borough,a new generation is making its mark on the Conservative Party and

the Council, bringing new ideas and fresh thinking.