Joint Conservative Party Chairman and  member of the cabinet  as Minister without Portfolio, Baroness Sayeeda Farsi will visit  Clitheroe to campaign for  Ian Brown the Conservative candidate  in the Ribble Valley  Borough Council  Salthill ward by-election which takes place on Thursday 17th November 2011. Arrangments for the visit have yet to be finalised. 

 

Sayeeda is a northerner born and bred who fought Dewsbury in Yorkshire in the General Election in 2007 and was promoted to the House of Lords

by David Cameron when leader of the opposition,  to be spokeswoman  for Social Interaction . She has a reputation for being outspoken on issues about which  she feels strongly - without fear of criticism .

 

Ken Hind senior vice chairman commented on behalf of the Conservatives in the Ribble Valley '' We are delighted that Sayeeda is able to take time out of her busy schedule to join our vigorous campaign on behalf of Ian who is a strong candidate and will make a very good councillor. '' 

 

 Ian Brown in his final letter to the voters of Salthill on eve of poll  commented ;

 

I’m proud to stand as a Conservative in this by-election and I believe that, as part of a strong Conservative led Council, I can work to make our town an even better place in which to live.  Clitheroe has been my home for the last 40 years and as a local resident, I understand and care about those issues you’ve told me are important to you and your family.  If elected as your Councillor I will:

 

• Press for local investment in the centre of Clitheroe, so important at a time of economic uncertainty.

• Fight to improve the availability of affordable housing for our young people who want to continue to live where they were born and brought up.

• Tackle the local issues you have identified.

• Stand up for all residents in the Salthill ward, regardless of any party political allegiance.

 

This by-election is your opportunity to elect a strong Councillor who will always put Clitheroe first and be a prominent voice on the issues that matter to you.  Having been a Town and Borough Councillor I believe I have the experience and commitment and the political backing to make a difference; it would be an honour to represent you on both Councils.

 

Ian Brown is a former Conservtive councillor is a well known local businessman who lives in Salthill at 94 Chatburn Road,  former Mayor of Clitheroe with  a long record of public service in Clitheroe and RibbleValley. Ian and his wife Pat have been married for forty years, have three children and 6 grandchildren.

 

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