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CHARLOTTE LESLIE MP, BACKBENCHER OF THE YEAR www.charlotteleslie.com

Why I want ‘English votes for English laws’ By Charlotte Leslie MPThe Scottish Referendum debate has cast new light on old injustices in our system.

English MPs cannot vote on devolved matters which don’t effect England, but Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish MPs routinely vote on matters that do not affect their countries at all, but only affect England. We cannot perpetuate this unfair system any longer. Other union countries’ MPs should not have a vote on issues that only affect England.

Only English MPs should vote on those - ‘English Votes for English Laws’.

Now it is time for us to break our silence - not for selfish nationalism, but for fairness, equality, and consistency for our country.

InsideWe don’t want to pay £1.85 for our own cash, PAGE 2Pressure on Mayor over hospital parking, PAGE 2Let’s call a halt to 20mph rollout, PAGE 3Big turnout at north Bristol jobs fair, PAGE 3

Our MP, Charlotte Leslie, is leading the way on campaigning to preserve our NHS free at point of need – not only for the next decade, but for generations to come.

Charlotte, whose father worked for the NHS in the BRI and Southmead Hospitals warned that politicians can no longer shy away from difficult questions over the NHS.

She has called for a cross-party political amnesty to find a consensus on how to manage the tsunami of increasing demand that our NHS faces.

Charlotte said “Politicians

shouldn’t use the future of the NHS as a political tool to win elections.

“I do not want to have to explain to my grandchildren why I put my own election ahead of working with doctors, nurses, and those from other parties to ensure they had an NHS free at point of need.

“I would like to see future manifestos based on core agreements between the parties on how to tackle challenges that threaten us all, not on finding endless differences.

“Sometimes it feels like politicians are fiddling while Rome burns. We cannot afford to do that any longer – especially if we want our grandchildren to have an NHS, free, when they need it.

CHARLOTTE: PROTECTING A FREE NHS

“Politicians shouldn’t use the future of the NHS as a political tool to win elections.”

- Charlotte Leslie MP, right

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Months after the new Southmead Hospital opened its doors, Horfield residents are still suffering from the nightmare of inadequate parking spaces for staff.

After pressure from Cllr Hiscott, supported by MP Charlotte Leslie, the council has brought forward a survey of the problem.

Claire says “It’s a shame I had to resort to highlighting

Horfield residents’ plight on radio and TV but I think George Ferguson is finally getting the message that something has to be done by the council if the hospital won’t solve the problem.

“It has been really disappointing that hospital staff have not used the park and ride scheme provided and that others are avoiding onsite parking charges by blocking up our roads’

Free cashpoint for Lockleaze needed Lockleaze is seeing much-needed investment into the area, but local campaigners are concerned that not all the changes will benefit local residents.

Our MP, Charlotte Leslie, and local campaigner David Thomas are pushing for a free cashpoint for Lockleaze.

David said: “ We need a cash machine with free cash withdrawals. The only ATM in Lockleaze is on Gainsborough Square and charges £1.85 per withdrawal. It is just not fair to charge some of the poorest communities to access cash.”

Charlotte added “Many people in Lockleaze are already struggling, it is utterly wrong that they should have to pay so much to access their own money. This needs to change.”

METROBUS: The White Elephant campaign against Metrobus’ plans to build a Bus route through Stoke Park connecting the M32 by means of a bridge with UWE has been defeated. Councillors voted by the narrow margin of 6 to 4 in Metrobus’ favour. The route will connect the North Fringe, Cribbs Causeway, and Emersons Green to Hengrove in South Bristol via the M32, City Centre and Bedminster.

The M32 part of the Metrobus scheme has been dogged by controversy ever since it was announced. Stoke Park is a Grade Two Historical Parkland and up to 60% of the land held by FeedBristol’s allotments in Stapleton, which contain the top yielding soil in Bristol, are under threat.

But all is not lost. Campaign group Alliance to Rethink Metrobus have met with Department of Transport officials and have been told that they would be willing to listen to proposals to change the scheme further so long as “same outcomes” to the scheme were ensured. An Alliance spokesman said they were clearly told that if The Mayor requested urgent chaNges to the Northern Fringe Metrobus such as the removal of the bus only junction they would listen to him.

HOPE FOR SPORTS CENTRE: Planning permission is being sought to turn the Bonnington Walk playing fields into a brand new state of the art sporting complex serving Ash-ley Down Old Boys and Bishopston Rugby Clubs, Lockleaze Community Football Club, and local football clubs, schools and students from UWE, and also the local community.

It would be run by a new “not for profit” charitable trust.

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Big turnout at jobs fair A second jobs fair in Southmead organised by local MP Charlotte Leslie saw around 50 employers and jobseekers brought together.

The event offered opportunities for people of all ages, including students and graduates, and those who have been out of work for longer periods of time.

Among the employers were: Virgin Media, Morrisons, UK Mail, McDonald’s, the armed forces, and the police.

Charlotte said: “Unemployment may be going down but that may not be much comfort for anyone who has been seeking a job for a long time, as well as younger people and graduates.”

Charlotte also organised CV writing and interview technique sessions to help give people the best chance of securing a new job.

Let’s call a halt to this 20mph rollout Your local Conservative councillors are calling for the phased extension of 20 mph speed limits across the city to be stopped and a scientific assessment undertaken of their effect and impact on road safety.

In July 2012, the Cabinet approved the Citywide rollout of these zones at a cost of £2.3 million; a decision which Mayor Ferguson has enthusiastically endorsed.

Now, the local councillors say would like to see a more targeted approach taken – with speed limits only in places of obvious sensitivity, such as outside schools. They say the Mayor’s decision must be based solely on safety and not an emotive appeal to the alleged ‘civilising’ effects on motorists being compelled to drive unnecessarily slowly.

‘PROGRESS’ ON HOSPITAL PARKING

WARM UP BRISTOL: Horfield is to be one of the first two wards in Bristol to be offered the opportunity to take advantage of a new Council scheme to make our homes more energy efficient. With multi-million pound investment from the government there are opportunites available for Horfield homes to take advantage of energy saving measures, from new boilers to cavity wall insulation.

Cllr Hiscott was delighted to be at the launch of the scheme with the Climate Change Minister Amber Rudd and hopes many people will look into how they can benefit from reduced energy bills.

Horfield homes will receive letters and visits from council registered representatives in the next few weeks. Check out www.warmupbristol.com.

ST. PETERS ELDERLY PERSON’S HOME: Charlotte Leslie MP and Cllr Claire Hiscott have been pressing the mayor to review the sale of this empty property with a view to developing it into a community hub for Manor Farm residents.

They are now putting together a more developed plan with council officers to show how important it is for the community. Claire will be showing the mayor round the property when he visits Horfield in November.

DORIAN ROAD PATH: After months of delay Claire is delighted that the new path building is underway linking the homes on the Dorian Rd estate to Filton Road across the playing field. After Claire secured funding and expert planning, the project was delayed by the council, but she is delighted all her pressure has paid off.

MONKS PARK PLAY: New play equipment for Horfield toddlers is being installed in Monks Park Open space which is great news for local families. Claire worked hard to try and get the best plans for the majority of residents.

MP’s cold comfort for MND charityPoliticians know all about eggs or flour bombs being thrown at them – but Charlotte actually invited constituents to pour a bucket of water over her.

She took part in the ice bucket challenge in aid of MND at the Bear and Rugged Staff in Southmead.

And she offered onlookers the chance to pour a full bucket of ice water over her – as long as they donated to the charity.

She said: “It was very cold but I’m grateful to Richard Porch and his team at the fantastic Bear and Rugged Staff.”

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EDITORIAL VIEWPaying less tax Did you know that if Conservatives win the next election, you will not start paying tax until you earn £12,500? Across Bristol North West, 40,000 local residents would have their taxes cut, in addition to the 5,000 people locally who have already been taken out of paying tax

altogether. A future Conservative Government will also raise the threshold at which you pay 40% tax to £50,000. This means more people keeping more of the money that they have earned. Local business and the national economy are hoping for a boost as we can save and spend more of what we earn. After tough times, we’re

beginning to get the economy back on track. This newspaper says the Government is doing the right thing. Now it is time for people to feel more of that benefit in their pockets.

£The Lamplighters has reopened after a mammoth community effort to restore it to its former glory!

The historic pub in Shirehampton, which has been closed for five years, was a favourite of the Shirehampton and Avonmouth communities before Enterprise Inns closed it down and sold it off in 2009.

Our MP Charlotte Leslie spearheaded a lengthy campaign to find new buyers and return the pub for the community.

Now Dominic Gundry-White, his wife Kathie and Norman Routledge, who bought the landmark pub from Churchill Properties – along with a team of hardworking community volunteers – have fully restored the landmark pub and have opened their doors again.

Dominic said: “We want the Lamplighters to be a pub for local people and also for people from across the city as well as visitors.

“Our location near the river is perfect and we are sure it will become a real favourite again for local people.”

Charlotte said she was thrilled that the pub was ready to serve the local community again.

She said: “It has been so heartening to see such a fantastic effort from the community and at last, we are ready for the Lamplighters to open again.

“It was so clear during our campaign that local people were

really attached to the old pub and just wanted to see it opened and thriving again. Dominic and his team have done an unbelievable job.”

Earlier this year local people turned up with spades, tools and paintbrushes in a week of community action to help the progress of renovation work. But this was only the tip of the iceberg – volunteers

have been working on the project for nearly a year.

Local councillors Wayne Harvey and Matt Melias also supported the renovation.

Councillor Harvey said: “There were always doubters with our campaign to re-open the pub, but now it seems our persistence has paid off.”

Victory! Lamplighters pub re-opens

All the community rallied round to re-open Bristol’s beacon pub