Election 2015: Party statements for Worthing local elections

The parties were invited to provide 200 words in an attempt to win the electorate over. Their thoughts are below.

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Conservative

Over the past five years, Worthing Conservatives can be proud of the achievements they have made for our town.

Worthing is a vibrant and thriving community. Worthing is doing well. Just walk around and see; from the exciting new east beach scene to the popular children’s play park in the west – wonderful things are happening in our town.

Worthing is popular with businesses, has fewer empty shops and lower unemployment than the national average.

Worthing Conservatives have won significant investment for our town centre and will continue to drive forward key improvements whilst protecting important green field land from development. £30million extra funding has been brought in by Worthing Conservatives to improve Worthing schools and Worthing children are getting a brand new secondary school giving parents choice over their child’s education.

Worthing’s night life is enjoying a revival with new and exciting restaurants and bars opening and our sports and leisure facilities, including a free outdoor gym, have never been more popular.

Parking is now cheaper than ever and everyone is now contributing to our community through inclusive changes to council tax. A vote for a Conservative candidate is a vote for Worthing and a successful local economy.

Green

Worthing Green Party candidates want to see Worthing’s public services safeguarded and improved, our economy promoted and expanded, and our council leading the way on social justice and environmental protection.

We will strive to ensure the NHS remains a public sector service, and to protect it from the cuts and privatisation imposed by the current government.