Comments(0) Thank you for supporting me and Stephen Blanch at the recent local elections in Cuckfield.
Although we didn’t win we did achieve a good result in Cuckfield despite the big national vote against the AV which unfortunately overwhelmed the local election.
best wishes
Paul Lucraft
Comments(0) Mid Sussex have now issued the postal ballot papers and they should be popping through letterboxes this week.
You have the chance to make a real difference in Mid Sussex by electing two Liberal Democrats to represent Cuckfield. Last year’s election result was close – this time please help make sure…
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This serious failure is highlighted by the recent go-ahead given, on appeal, to the Rydon Homes development on the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) next to Bylanes Close. Regrettably the Tory run District Council was found wanting because they haven’t identified a 5-year housing land supply, as required by government planning policy.
The inspector found, in the absence of a local target, that the 17,000 target stands! Consequently, a developer free-for-all is emerging in Mid Sussex. Residents are left wondering how many fields surrounding our villages will be targeted in coming weeks?
Lib Dem campaigner Stephen Blanch said “It’s very disappointing that the Council has let us all down like this, leaving Cuckfield vulnerable to a development free-for-all. The Tories’ failure to establish a new local target has given a green light for a housing bonanza.” Campaigner Paul Lucraft added “What’s happened at Bylanes is tragic, with protection of the AONB having being lost. It’s especially heart-breaking because this situation was wholly avoidable.”
It is now crucially important that a new District Council is elected to deal with this mess, resolving this Tory housing policy debacle.
Cuckfield and the surrounding villages deserve better protection from over-zealous developers.
The Lib Dems will provide just that and put in place a realistic local housing target.
The increasing number of potholes developing across the town are a major cause of concern to road users.
Cycling dangers are bad enough without having to contend with large potholes. The perils for drivers are bad too as they risk significant damage to tyres and suspension.
Be careful out there and report potholes to the County Council via: pothole website or by phone to 01243 642105
The last few days snow and ice will have caught a few people out; not enough food or drink in the house. Please remember to keep an eye out for your neighbours and see if they need a helping hand.
Elderly and infirm people have an especially difficult time and may struggle to get to the shops.
If you need our help then please call your local Lib Dem councillor, we are here to help.
Click on the link below for the latest video message from Tim Farron MP, president elect of the Liberal Democrats
Paul Lucraft has lived in Mid Sussex with his wife Anne-Marie for over 20 years. After university, Paul qualified as a chartered accountant. He now works in payments fraud prevention and risk management for his own expert advisory business. Paul was a school governor at Warden Park School for 12 years. In his spare time, Paul organises the Lib Dems local campaigning activity, helping to achieve several notable successes in elections and petitions. Over the last four years Paul has provided secretariat support to the Mid Sussex District Council Lib Dem group and has a good insight into the council’s workings. Paul believes strongly that local residents don’t get a good deal from the district council. He says, "Too often Mid Sussex comes up short, the planning debacle is just the latest, but we also saw the council lose £1.3million of tax payer’s money to property developer Thornfield through an ill considered deal and £4 million has been wasted on other projects." "I am certain that we can defend key local services and deliver better value for local people."
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