Thank you for voting Labour in Goldsmid (May 2007)

On 3 May Councillor Melanie Davis (pictured above with Gordon Brown) was elected as one of Goldsmid's representatives on Brighton & Hove City Council. She wishes to say 'thank you' to all those who supported her.

Email melanie.davis@brighton-hove.gov.uk if you have any questions for Melanie who is the Opposition Spokesperson on culture. She holds regular surgeries and details of those are here.

Here's the text from Melanie and Simon Battle's newsletter to residents after the election:

"I am writing to thank you for your continuing support and to update you on our work locally.

First of all it’s thanks to you we have retained a Labour Councillor in Goldsmid Ward – so thanks again!

In the year leading up to the elections we worked hard on the doorstep, getting to know as many local residents as possible. Our vote held up well here compared to the rest of the City and we retained one of our two seats.

Reflecting on the whole City’s political picture, the Tories are the biggest party and therefore have the Leadership – though not with an overall majority. We will work hard to reduce the damage that this could do to the citizens of Brighton and Hove.

I have been fortunate to become the Opposition Spokesperson for Culture, Recreation and Art, and a member of Environment Committee. I will be resisting any Tory cuts that would undermine the fantastic work the previous City Council achieved to make this city such an exciting and vibrant place to live. You will I hope have already noticed my efforts to ensure there is proper consultation on proposed new communal bins in the area.

In Goldsmid, despite the complications a split ward brings, I will continue to work hard for the ward and bring residents’ issues to the attention of the City Council and the public.

I have monthly advice surgeries at either end of the ward. These are held on the first Saturday of every month at the following times: 10am-11am at All Saints Church; 11.30am-12.30pm at Vallance Community Centre, Conway Court, in Sackville Road. A local Police Community Support Officer will be there, please come along.

The Goldsmid Labour website www.goldsmid.com will continue to be updated so please check on that regularly. My direct phone line is 01273 290353 and email address is melanie.davis@brighton-hove.gov.uk.

Please contact me if you have any issues or concerns. Do make contact with us by email so we can write and inform you directly of news and events."

Melanie Davis