ON 10TH OCTOBER VOTE POPE, ANDREW DOUGLAS – THE INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE – FOR SHIRLEY WARD SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

Andrew Pope Election Address

VOTE POPE, ANDREW DOUGLAS – THE INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE –

FOR SHIRLEY WARD SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL THIS THURSDAY 10TH OCTOBER 2024

Shirley residents have had enough of political parties. I asked them. They encouraged me to stand as an Independent candidate. So I am, proving that I listen, I act. What issues matter to you? As I say in my leaflets and letters, I am here to listen and act – wisely - for residents. So that is exactly what I have been doing. Email me at sotonindies@gmail.com to tell me what matters to you.

The buses or lack of buses? The 20mph signs on Hill Lane and Shirley Road? Crime? Winter fuel payments cut by Southampton Labour MPs? Labour’s bankrupt Council? Our country run into the ground by Tory failures? Labour or Tory, same old story – do you agree? Time to vote differently…

I believe that I am the best candidate. Why? I hope that you agree with the following reasons:

·     I have eight years of experience as a Southampton City Councillor. This is more than all of the other candidates put together, with some who have no experience at all.

·     I have helped thousands of people over the years, with issues on flooding, mental health, sustainable transport, housing, power cuts, safety at St. Mary’s Stadium, sprinklers and fire safety, planning applications, noise nuisance, smoke control, parking, policing, anti-social behaviour, and much more. You can see more on the www.sotonindies.org website.

·     I have won many substantial and long-running campaigns for Southampton’s people, as shown in my positive pink leaflet, with evidence that can be clicked through on the www.sotonindies.org website that links to articles on the websites of the Daily Echo, BBC Hampshire, BBC Radio Solent and more.

·    I live and work in Shirley, running my own PopeyMon Consultancy business and interviewing the public as a professional interviewer for vital Government surveys on health, education, transport and more.

·    My pink leaflet is printed here in Southampton, supporting local business. Are the others?

·    I am not with any of the political parties. I am doing this because I believe that Southampton City Council needs independent representation again. And Shirley does too.

·    Like I did when I was councillor before in the Redbridge ward, I ask the questions that other councillors do not ask. I find out things that they do not. I take actions that they do not.

On 10^th October, Vote Andrew Douglas Pope X - for a Council run for Southampton residents.

Look for Pope, Andrew Douglas on the ballot paper when you vote. It will not say “Independent” or have a party emblem – just my name. I hope that you will vote for me. Thanks for reading.

Best wishes, Andrew Douglas Pope, Independent Candidate for Shirley Ward