In this year’s Borough Election every seat on Slough Borough Council is being contested and every voter across Slough will be able to vote for two candidates to represent their wards. Slough Conservatives have put forward a full slate of 42 candidates across Slough’s 21 wards meaning that voters throughout the Borough will be able to vote for two Conservative candidates.
Commenting, Chair of Slough Conservative Association Iftakhar Ahmed said:
“Standing for public office to represent your community is a noble act and one of the bravest things that someone can do – especially in this climate of political division and hostility. I am grateful to every candidate that has put their name forward to contest these crucial elections.”
Continuing, he said:
“And there can be no mistake. These elections couldn’t be more important. Our town has such vast potential but has, for far too long, been let down by the Labour Party who have repeatedly betrayed the trust of voters. Our Council is bankrupt, Council Tax has gone up by 10% this year – the highest increase in Berkshire and, on average, Council Tax is £500 more per year in Slough than it is in neighbouring Conservative controlled Windsor and Maidenhead.
“These elections are an opportunity to deliver real chance for our town but that chance can only be secured by voting Conservative. I implore voters to put their trust in our candidates on the 4th May – we will work every day on your behalf to restore our town and to deliver a brighter and more prosperous future.”
Conservative Group Leader on Slough Borough Council, Cllr Dexter Smith, said:
"For years Labour has over-promised to the voters of Slough with money they didn't really have. The town is now paying the price for their attempts to live well beyond the Council's means. They have nothing left now but to resist change and hide from the truth. There policy is to make residents pay more to get less, and to pay for their debts with sky high council tax increases and selling off Council assets.
“The Conservatives have a plan for a smaller, more compact council that sets the target for the delivery of all its statutory services to a good standard, buying-in services from more efficient neighbouring councils. We won't frustrate the town's development by insisting on being part of everything happening. We will, however, actively promote the idea that a university campus in the centre of the town will regenerate the High Street, improve the retail environment, provide new leisure facilities for all, and uplift Slough's night-time economy."