Newtown
Vote Labour Thursday 4th May
Marilyn Surtees
Marilyn Surtees
I have lived in the Newtown ward for 66 years and most of my family friends and neighbours live in the ward. Many people know me outside of my role as Councillor So, I am easily approachable. I am also very familiar with the issues Newtown faces as one of the most deprived areas in the borough.
Working in the community sector for over 40 years, working in projects involving mental health, learning disabilities, drug and alcohol addiction services, domestic violence, rape and sexual abuse counselling, I believe my extensive experience in community work is ideal for dealing with the problems and issues faced by the residents of Newtown.
Newtown needs someone who knows and understands the area to fight for its fair share of resources.
Our Key Pledges for Stockton on Tees
1. Help those hardest hit by the Cost of Living crisis.
2. Campaign for more police on the street and work with partners to tackle drug and alcohol related crime and anti-social behaviour in the community.
3. Deliver more affordable and social housing.
4. Support the campaign for a new North Tees Hospital
5. Work with other Tees Valley Councils to provide better public transport
6. Complete the planned improvements to all our Town Centres/High Streets.
STOCKTON ON TEES LABOUR DELIVERING FOR YOU
While local Conservatives support millions of pounds of cuts to local services and their colleagues in Parliament preside over the biggest squeeze to living standards since records began, the Stockton on Tees Labour Party, whether in your community or the Town Hall, is delivering for residents.
- Maintained and protected weekly bin collections.
- Invested in CCTV and Enforcement Officers to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.
- Supported residents and businesses during the pandemic.
- Opened the Globe Theatre in 2021, which has been a big hit, making £6m of ticket sales.
- Safeguarded a network of 9 libraries from Tory cuts.
- Delivered affordable housing on brownfield sites across the Borough.
- Invested in redevelopment to support communities of our six towns and businesses.
- Reduced and kept frozen Councillor allowances.
MARILYN’S PLEDGES TO YOU
- To continue to deliver 3 newsletters each year to keep residents informed of my work in the ward.
- To carry out regular ward surgeries and street walkabouts to meet face to face with residents to identify and resolve any issues.
- Continue to be available by phone and email and respond promptly to resident’s queries and keep you informed of progress.
- I will continue to support EPIC Teesside to provide community and leisure facilities and services for residents of Newtown.
- I will work closely with council officers, partners and providers in the ward to ensure that Newtown gets it fair share of resources.
