“I’m thrilled to be selected as your candidate in the upcoming Litherland by-election, following the shocking resignation of former Labour councillor, Paul Tweed. Why am I standing as your representative? Because what bothers you, bothers me too. I feel that the Labour-run council and our local Labour Councillors do not look after us or our area. I want to make a difference.

“I ask you to vote for positive change for Litherland on 21st November with me, Jack Colbert.

“Like you, I love our community as a great place to live and work. However, the Labour-dominated council lacks a convincing vision for improvement, and there have been no positive changes made to Litherland. Just look at the state of Church Road year after year. For over 25 years, three Labour councillors have represented our area and we’ve only seen local problems increase.

“I’m invested in the future of our area, which is why I will lead local campaigns to:

• Preserve our vital green spaces
• Reduce harmful air pollution
• Keep our streets free from fly-tipping, and 
• Reinstate winter fuel payments

“It’s hard to understand why all our Labour councillors voted against calling for the Labour government to reinstate payments for our most vulnerable pensioners in September’s full council motion.

“You may have spotted me locally, working as a volunteer for the NHS, Plaza Cinema, and British Legion. I am not just showing up at election time. If I become your councillor, I can do even more for and with you.

“I can win this election. This is a contest between me and yet another Labour candidate. Even if you normally vote Labour, I ask you to lend me your vote, as you’ll still have 2 Labour councillors in Litherland. By voting for the Green Party on November 21st, you would be choosing to invest in an alternative vision for Litherland; we need to think big and act boldly. As your representative, I commit to work hard, listen to your perspectives and push for truly transformational change in our area.

“Let’s work together to elect the first Green councillor in this area and add a second Green Party representative for South Sefton. By voting for me, you’ll support an independent voice dedicated to what’s best for local residents. It’s not right for one political party to dominate all decisions affecting residents.

“Make a positive change this year—vote for me, Jack Colbert. If you’ve never voted Green before, please consider lending me your support. Together, we can create a new, ambitious vision and make real changes for Litherland.“

– Jack Colbert

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Neil Doolin was elected with 50% of the vote, unseating the previous Labour Councillor. Now, we have the much-needed fresh voice for real hope and change.

Thank you to all for your support in all forms. Now we can look towards a new era in Sefton.

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Today on June 15, residents and local groups came together to mark #CleanAirDay in Waterloo and Seaforth.

Marching from the junction of South Road/Crosby Road North down to the Seaforth Flyover, the response from the public was massive!

What’s being done is not enough. Clean air is a human right. 

We demand urgent, robust action from Sefton Council to save lives and improve public health.

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