District nurse, Lucy Brett stands for Residents at Saffron Walden Town Council on 12 June

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District nurse Lucy Brett is standing as the Residents for Uttlesford candidate in the upcoming Saffron Walden Town Council by-election for the Castle and Little Walden Ward on 12th June.

Arthur Coote (R4U) Arthur Coote (R4U)

Saffron Walden Town and District Councillor, and former Mayor, Arthur Coote (R4U), said “Lucy Brett is a district nurse who has a career caring for people. She’s lived in Saffron Walden for over 30 years and so understands what residents need, and cares passionately about the town and its future. My wife Elaine and I have known her since her daughter was at the Bell Nursery. Lucy would make an outstanding town councillor – she has the right motivation, ethics, and team-working sprit. We believe that national political parties, with their own agendas, have no place in local politics – so on 12th June, please support resident Lucy Brett – she will put residents first.”

Residents for Uttlesford candidate Lucy Brett added “R4U have done an outstanding job since being elected to lead SWTC nearly a decade ago. I watched them turn around what was a failing council, into one that is now multi-awarding winning, financially stable, and continually investing in our community. I’m passionate about protecting our town’s character, heritage and beauty. I want to join your residents’ team. If you elect me, I will work hard for all residents, support independent businesses and local events, and seek to enhance our public amenities and spaces.”

Lucy Brett is standing for SWTC in the Castle and Little Walden ward.

Heather Asker (R4U) Heather Asker (R4U)

The vacancy at Saffron Walden Town Council arose after Cllr Kirstie Frost stood down. Ward Councillor Heather Asker (R4U) said “We’d like to thank Kirstie for her 5 years of service for residents, her community passion and hard work. We’ll miss her, particularly on the playground refurbishment programmes – but we’re delighted that Lucy wants to stand up for residents in her place.”

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About Residents for Uttlesford

Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) is the local independent party of north-west Essex towns and villages. It believes that on local issues residents should decide, not Westminster parties. R4U’s success has been based on the desire to give local people a voice and implement long range strategic and sustainable plans for where they live. It has turned around both councils it has been elected to lead to make them now multi award-winning.

R4U leads Uttlesford District Council (UDC). In its first election in 2015 it became the second party at UDC. In May 2019, it gained majority control of the authority by inflicting the biggest loss of seats on any Conservative controlled council in the UK. In May 2023, R4U retained control of UDC.

R4U also leads Saffron Walden Town Council, where under its stewardship the council since 2015 it has rebuilt finances, invested in community assets, and won multiple awards, including the best run council in Essex.

Residents for Uttlesford can be found on the web at www.residents4u.org.

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