Five ways Labour’s Plan for change is delivering for schools, health and local government:

• Backed by £4 billion, labour is strengthening support for children with SEND and investing in earlier help in schools
• A new GP contract, backed by £485 million, will mean better access to GPs with same-day appointments for urgent care
• New NHS scanners will help detect osteoporosis earlier so thousands of patients can start treatment sooner
• New protections will help keep children with allergies safer at school, including spare adrenaline pens and staff training
• Councils now have stronger powers to clamp down on litter louts. Including fines of up to £500 to help keep communities clean

Jake Tennant – Burgess Hill East

Burgess Hill born and raised and I have been lucky enough to start my own family here. I love living in Sussex, it’s a beautiful place with a vibrant and friendly community.
West Sussex provides so much opportunity and potential, and County Councils deliver vital public services. Mismanagement and poor use of funds by the Conservative-led Council has left key services adversely affected. I will work to hold the Conservatives to account.

Pam Haigh – Burgess Hill North

I have lived in Burgess Hill since 2006. It’s a great place to live but it could be even better!

I worked in Service Delivery and Project Management in a large telecoms company, and went on to run a website design business. I will use my work expertise to hold the conservative-led Council to account and get the needs of Burgess Hill to the top of the agenda. From the Town Centre regeneration, Northern Arc infrastructure – and yes repairing potholes!

Ian Renshaw – Cuckfield & Lucastes

An accountant, I spent 14 years working in local government finance in a district council and subsequently an inner London borough. I then spent 17-years working in hotel finance for US based hotel companies. I am currently running a training company/exam centre along with my wife. We need to hold the current Conservative led Council to account and challenge decisions to ensure local residents get the public services they rightly deserve.

Linda Taylor – Hassocks & Burgess Hill South

I am proud to have been selected as your Labour candidate for Hassocks and Burgess Hill South. I have lived and worked as a teacher in the area for many years and I’d be honoured to represent you on West Sussex County Council. I strongly believe in high quality public services alongside social justice and support for all those who need it. I will be a visible, active and energetic councillor working to improve life in West Sussex.

Candida Lewis – Haywards Heath East

I was born in West Sussex and trained as a doctor. I have worked for many years as a GP in a community health centre, with a strong focus on women’s wellbeing, committed to promoting healthier, more active lives for women and families. I am also a parish councillor. I bring a detailed understanding of how a properly funded and well-run NHS can work with social and council services to improve lives. I am married, have one son, and enjoy walking and cycling.

David Morley – Haywards Heath Town

A resident of Mid Sussex for many years with a long career in banking and finance, I have a keen interest in books and art. As a previous Mid Sussex Councillor I understand the challenges we face, and I will ensure the voices of local residents get heard. We live in a lovely part of the country and I want to see Haywards Heath and West Sussex grow and prosper and have well financed, well run public services.

Andrew Foster – Hurstpierpoint & Bolney

I spent 40 years in the British Army and since retirement have lived in Mid Sussex.

I am keen to progress and help deliver tangible change to local public services. I believe in the need for good social housing, with excellent infrastructure support and communications, schools that meet your children’s needs, a strong local NHS delivery, an effective police presence. If elected, I will work tirelessly on your behalf to deliver high quality local public services.

Linda Gregory – Lindfield & High Weald

Since the age of 10 In have spent most of my life in Sussex apart from a few years in London, serving as a Borough Councillor in Tower Hamlets.  My career has been in trade union negotiations, and employee relations. I will use my experience to represent the people of Lindfield and High Weald. I will always be available to listen to your concerns and take action to improve life in West Sussex.

• It’s about fixing potholes
• It’s about what happens when someone close to you can’t look after themselves anymore
• It’s about how and where your children go to school
• It’s about what happens if your house catches fire
• It’s how you get to work or the shops
For all these important things that matter to you and the ones you love PLEASE use your vote and VOTE Labour on 7th May.

To make sure you have your say in this election make sure register for a postal vote by 21st April.

Registration is quick and easy, just scan the QR code or go to apply for a postal vote.

To find out more about the Labour Party in Mid Sussex, or to help in our campaign

Email: clp@midsussexlabour.org.uk  Tel: 01444 248470

Caroline Baxter has been selected as the Labour Mayoral Candidate.

For the first time, Sussex will have a Mayor with the power to plan and act strategically.

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bring real decision-making closer to our communities. It is a chance to shape a fairer, stronger, more connected Sussex that works for everyone. With joined up leadership, I will connect services, unlock opportunities, and strengthen communities from our coast to our countryside.

Back businesses and create opportunity: Good jobs, skills training and investment to boost incomes across the region.

Deliver better transport: Join up roads, busses, rail, cycling and walking so travel works for everyone.

Tackle the cost of living: Build social and affordable homes in the right places so local people can afford to live here.

Empower proud communities: Safer neighbourhoods, vibrant arts and culture, and renewed high streets.

Protect our coast, rivers and countryside: Deliver clean energy and real climate action.

For more information about Caroline – visit her website