Ironbridge Gorge ward candidates

Two candidates, one seat available.

Carolyn Healy, Labour

Being part of our community and helping to make it the best possible place to live and work is what motivates me. I am a community member who wants to make a difference and my track record is proof of that.

• I have brought investment into the Gorge to better promote the town and purchase new Christmas lights and organise the switch-on event when there was a chance it would be scrapped.

• I have championed our open spaces – stopping the reduction in annual bedding at Dale End Park and working on a range of environmental improvements such as the planting scheme on Ironbridge High Street.

• I worked with the Council to improve road safety around our primary school; have new baby-changing facilities installed in the public toilets; and secured various pavement resurfacing schemes.

• I am an active committee member of several local community groups.

If elected I pledge to:

• Work to address the traffic and parking issues.

• Be a strong voice to represent your views and minimise the negative impacts of housing development and protect our green corridors.

• Ensure unregistered public footpaths are designated as Public Rights of Way and secure investment to conserve our war memorials, including the Jackfield and Coalport memorial bridge.

• Support community volunteers to improve our local parks and open spaces.

Nicola Lowery (incumbent), Conservative

It’s been a privilege to serve and support our community as your borough councillor for the Ironbridge Gorge.

On May 2, 2019, I shall be standing for re-election as your borough councillor. I would be honoured if you would put your trust in me by voting to re-elect me in the forthcoming elections, so that we can continue our positive work together as a community.

I live locally in Ironbridge, have a background within architecture and am passionate about preserving our heritage, enhancing the place we call home and providing a strong and effective voice for our community.

Together, we’re making important progress in the Ironbridge Gorge and if re-elected I will:

• Continue to meet residents on a weekly basis for one to one advice surgeries, to ensure we prioritise the issues that matter to you.

• Continue our work towards securing a positive future use for the former Ironbridge Power Station and the reintroduction of heritage rail into the site.

• Proceed to work with the council and our community and to develop an Access Strategy for the Gorge to ensure we improve road and pedestrian safety.

• Continue to ensure residents are kept up to date with key information.