Led By Former Green Councillor – Local Candidate John Law Stands For By-Election in Sowerby & Topcliffe Division

Following the sad news that popular Green councillor for Sowerby & Topcliffe division, Dave Whitfield, has been forced to resign from post due to ill health, John Law has been selected as his successor and your local Green Party candidate for the upcoming by-election on Thursday, 30th November.

Although he was unable to stand for the full term, Dave was voted in as Green Councillor in 2022 for this area and since then has worked tirelessly in the community to support local concerns and initiatives; he was making some excellent progress until he became unwell and we’d like to thank him for his valued efforts.

Introducing John Law – Green Party Candidate

John has previously had great success in local elections and is an excellent choice for continuing the hard work and dedication our former Green Councillor has given to the role for Sowerby & Topcliffe division.

“My name is John Law, I live locally and enjoy the peace and beauty of this area. I am organised, hardworking and love getting things done. Unlike other party candidates, the Green Party offers me the chance to represent your views and concerns with a strong and independent voice. I am ready to make difference to the people who live here and have over 30 years of experience working in a variety of relevant roles in the private, public and third sectors.”

I care deeply about the local community and can be trusted.”

JOHN’S PRIORITIES

John has a mission – to put the PEOPLE of Sowerby & Topcliffe first – EVERY TIME.

Their needs should come above party politics.

John believes this community deserves better. Preserving the character of the towns and villages is a genuine priority for him – this is an incredibly beautiful part of North Yorkshire – yet it has felt neglected by local and national government for a long time.

John has identified the following priorities for Sowerby & Topcliffe:

  • Reduce Cost of Living
  • Support Local Businesses
  • Improve Social Care
  • Reduce Litter & Increase Recycling
  • Better Support Farmers
  • Protect Our Green Spaces
  • Improve Public Transport
  • Better Maintain Highways
  • Build Affordable Housing
  • Encourage Local Food Production
  • Clean Up Our Rivers & Waterways
  • Support Waste Management

John Law will be the kind of Councillor who reaches out to people, a Councillor who listens to resident’s worries and can be trusted to tackle the issues that affect you day to day. A Councillor who, unlike other party candidates, does not have to toe a party line. John Law will not let you down.

EVERY VOTE COUNTS – WHY YOU MUST VOTE….

In 2022 the people of Sowerby & Topcliffe wanted positive change -they made that happen by voting Green. You have that opportunity again and with your support, John Law can win.

PLEASE BEWARE: Voting was very close when your Green Councillor was elected in 2022. Every vote counts – we still have a Conservative-run County Council and so if you want your voice heard – voting for John Law, Green Party WILL achieve that.

A vote for John Law is a vote for this community. It’s the ONLY VOTE that will make a difference to Sowerby & Topcliffe.

Don’t forget, if you vote for anyone else – another Conservative is most likely to win and Sowerby & Topcliffe will lose their voice. We need positive change and only John Law can achieve this for you.

A FINAL WORD FROM JOHN…

“I’m free to be an independent voice for you. I will follow in the footsteps of Dave Whitfield – working hard for residents, businesses and farmers within Sowerby & Topcliffe. I will be out in the community, listening and acting upon what I hear – taking care of the needs of the people.”
John Law, Green Party Candidate – Sowerby & Topcliffe By-Election
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If you would like to get in touch or have any concerns you would like John to prioritise – or perhaps you would like a poster to display in your property – please email John on john@johnlaw.green

Promoted by Martin Brampton on behalf of John Law (Green Party) both at Unit 130077, PO Box 6945, London, W1A 6US

FREE Ryevitalise Event for FARMERS – The Benefits of Integrating Trees to Farming Systems

Organised by Ryevitalise and hosted by kind permission of the McLane family on their small family farm in Gilling East, this event is for the benefit of farmers in our area and will look at the value of integrating trees into your farm system, providing the benefits a project like this can provide. Please read below to find out more….

On Monday 6th November at 10am, we invite farmers from the Ryevitalise catchment area to join us on a Farm Walk organised at a local farm in Gilling East, where we will explore the benefits and practicalities of integrating trees into your farming systems. We will discuss how more trees can be grown whilst sustaining strong productivity of your farmland.

The event will be introduced by the McLane family who will summarise the projects they have undertaken.

Headline speaker, James Ramskir Gardiner will then take over – speaking as national agroforestry advisor for the Forestry Commission. He will be joined by members of the woodland team from both the North York Moors National Park Authority and local Forestry Commission, who will together present opportunities for integrating trees, explaining the funding and support that is available.

Discussion Topics Include:

  • Introduction to the concepts of integrating trees into your farm system (agroforestry) and making the most of your existing farm woodlands
  • Grant opportunities for integrating trees through the National and local schemes
  • Research and evidence showing how trees can benefit livestock and agricultural productivity
  • Design considerations when adding trees into your farming system
  • Farm walk looking at how an orchard has been created and fruit trees added into hedgerows, along with more mature wood pasture

HOW TO BOOK OR FIND OUT MORE…

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STRICTLY FOR RYEVITALISE CATCHMENT FARMERS AND LANDOWNERS ONLY

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