BOB

RHODES

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promoted by the Forest of Dean Green Party of 48 Buckshaft Road, Ruspidge, Cinderford GL14

3DU on behalf of Bob Rhodes of Peplins Hollow, Top Road, Upper Soudley, Cinderford, GL14 2TY,

David Price of 3 Cherry Bank, Newent, GL18 1JZ and John Back of West Wing, Newent, GL81LG

Over the past four years having just a couple of elected Green councillors and activists has breathed new life

into the Forest of Dean District Council.

This was recognised in the May 2nd polls where Green Party ranks on the

Council were trebled (to 6).

✓ Implementation of our Carbon Neutrality

resolution by 2030

✓ Making social and affordable housing a

priority and delivering!

✓ Detailed attention to community development

and the strengthening of civil society

✓ Building an integrated and effective public

transport system

✓ Active resistance to central government

attacks on local funding and democracy

✓ Developing the potential for the Forest of Dean to be designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve – where the interests of communities and our threatened ecosystems

are improved in sustainable harmony

✓ A collaborative and problem-solving approach

to economic management

By electing more Green Councillors you will be empowering committed action :

LEAD CANDIDATE BOB RHODES

What is a lead candidate? If you are thinking of voting for only one Green Party candidate for this ward, please vote for Bob Rhodes. We have selected him as our 1st choice candidate due to his impressive experience and expertise. Of course we hope that you will vote for

all three of our excellent candidates.

Bob is our 1st choice candidate.

An internationally respected social

entrepreneur (Social Entrepreneur

of the Year in 2003), he works to

build communities that are strong

and inclusive. He is also dedicated

to involving users in the design

of local public services.

Bob chairs the Forest Voluntary Action Forum, is a Parish

Councillor, and has led the struggle to re-establish the

Forest of Dean Youth Association (having won support

from Town and Parish Councils).

After a long career leading community care

organisations, Bob founded and Co-Directs

www.livesthroughfriends.org, helping people

dependent upon ‘social care’ to ‘get a life’. DAVID

PRICE

JOHNNY

BACK

Newent Memorial Hall, Bury Bar Lane, Newent,

GL18 1PT OS1 39 (OS) 1-3502

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Newent,

GL18 1BG OSA 40 (OSA) 1- 939

Village Hall, Cliffords

Mesne, GL18 1JN OSB 41

(OSB) 1- 313

Village Hall, May Hill,

GL17 0NP PHA 55

(PHA) 1- 372)

This District Council Election has been

delayed consequent upon the passing

of a well-loved and respected friend

and colleague while campaigning for

the May 2nd poll.

David Humphreys

David’s death is the terrible loss of someone who strove not

only for the protection of the environment but also for a fairer

world. His passion to make the world a better place was

inspiring. He made an important contribution to the Forest of

Dean Green Party as website manager and deeply reflective

thinker.

NEWENT & TAYNTON WARD

BOUNDARY CHANGES Ward boundaries have changed

since the last local election.

The new boundary is within the

dotted line on the map (right).

Polling stations are also shown.

Given the boundary changes and mood for real political change

NO-ONE CAN PREDICT THE RESULT OF THIS

ELECTION !

IT’S YOUR CHOICE!

You have 3 votes— that’s 3 opportunities to vote for

hard working Greens

“Bob Rhodes has been one of the leading thinkers and practitioners in social care in the UK. He is innovative and practical

and has made a real difference to the world.”

Dr Simon Duffy Director of the Centre for Welfare Reform

“I have enjoyed working alongside Bob Rhodes

supporting his efforts and vision to establish the

Forest of Dean Youth Association, linking it to the

National Association of Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs, and

providing our young people with participation in a national programme of exciting activities and training opportunities.

Bob is a determined character who has shown exceptional

commitment to the needs of young people in the area.”

Joff Carroll OBE

National Director – BGCWales

National Trustee – NABGC

Resident of Clifford’s Mesne

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