We’ve asked all of the candidates standing for election to Cheshire West and Chester Council to provide our readers with a short introduction to themselves.
We’ll publish these daily for all 45 council wards (in alphabetical order) in the build up to the local elections on 4th May 2023.
You can view all of the Cheshire West and Chester Council candidate submissions together by clicking here.
Listed below are all of the candidates seeking your vote in the Newton and Hoole ward.
Voters in Newton and Hoole can select three candidates to represent them on Cheshire West and Chester Council.
Newton and Hoole candidates:
- Christopher Aberdeen (Freedom Alliance)
- Richard Beacham (Labour)
- Suzanne Booth (Conservatives)
- Neil Christian (Liberal Democrats)
- Kenny Cunningham (Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition)
- Bev Fraser (Liberal Democrats)
- Robert Jones (Conservatives)
- Adam Langan (Labour)
- Rose Price (Liberal Democrats)
- Gill Watson (Labour)
- Molly Wilderspin-Jones (Green Party)
- Rebecca Wimpey (Conservatives)
Christopher Aberdeen (Freedom Alliance)
Nothing submitted.
Richard Beacham (Labour)
There is huge pressure on local businesses, firstly due to Covid-19, and now the energy crisis and inflation.
During the pandemic we worked hard to re-open local businesses safely.
We have also helped organise events and activities which bring people together, and to support the businesses in main shopping areas like Kingsway and in Hoole.
They are the centres of local neighbourhoods, and we continue to help raise funds for projects like Christmas lights, so that throughout the year these areas are places people can feel proud of.
Suzanne Booth (Conservatives)
Nothing submitted.
Neil Christian (Liberal Democrats)
Nothing submitted.
Kenny Cunningham (Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition)
I am a local trade unionist, socialist and campaigner.
From the anti-poll tax campaign, which brought down Thatcher, to the current fight to save the NHS, I have been there.
As a TUSC candidate I will oppose all cuts to council jobs, services, pay and conditions; and reject increases in council tax, rent and service charges that compensate for government cuts.
I will also vote against the privatisation of council jobs and services.
The main parties have arrived at a political consensus that we must pay for the economic crimes of the capitalist class.
We need an alternative. Vote TUSC.
Bev Fraser (Liberal Democrats)
I moved to Chester around 25 years ago and have lived (and often worked) in the area ever since.
I have engaged in voluntary activities locally and in the wider Chester area, such as working with Great Boughton Parish Council and the relevant family and local businesses to fundraise for a memorial BMX track in Vicars Cross.
Later, I went on to register as a candidate for the Great Boughton Parish Council (as an independent candidate). I was successful and joined the council as an active member.
I look forward to working with the residents of Newton and Hoole, providing support to enhance the area we live in.
Robert Jones (Conservatives)
Nothing submitted.
Adam Langan (Labour)
Across the UK community centres and children’s centres have closed as a result of government cuts.
I am proud that in Newton and Hoole, we have held the line – supporting community groups, finding funding for community facilities and even helping get some new ones started – like Crossroads Community Hub.
Across Chester, we have kept our leisure centre, day centres and children’s centres open.
We continue to fund places like Storyhouse, all because we know that these places are important to local residents.
Rose Price (Liberal Democrats)
I was born and educated in Chester and grew up in Newton, where I continued to live for many years, before moving to Hoole. I am currently a Greatt Boughton resident.
As an active Lib Dem in all wards in which I have lived, I’ve contributed to the party’s local and national election campaigns, and have twice been elected to serve on Great Boughton Parish Council, as well as helping to increase the Lib Dem vote as a candidate in two local council elections.
I was employed by the former Cheshire County Council as a music instructor within secondary and adult education, before later graduating with a first-class honours degree in history and psychology.
Since then, I have worked in a wide range of publishing contexts.
I have a strong connection to Chester, its culture and heritage, and a commitment to progressing Lib Dem policies and values in local government for a better, stronger community.
Gill Watson (Labour)
Across the country, funding for parks has been in decline due to cuts to councils from the central government.
That’s why I am so proud that locally we have managed to secure funding for improvements in every park in our ward over the past few years.
In some cases it has been new play equipment, benches, noticeboards or pathways, in others it has been tree planting, wildflowers and new habitats for wildlife.
We’re so grateful to all the brilliant residents who have helped with these projects. Your efforts make our area an even better place to live!
Molly Wilderspin-Jones (Green Party)
Nothing submitted.
Rebecca Wimpey (Conservatives)
Nothing submitted.
So Cheshire remains proudly non-partisan and has provided the same opportunity to all parties and independent candidates.
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