Your Local District Council Representative
HUGH BURTON
The truly local and independent Councillor who lives here …. and works for everyone
else who lives here.
Dear Fellow Villagers,
I am grateful that you have chosen me to represent you in three past elections. I try to work fairly and squarely, without the limitations of any party loyalties, to get the best deal available - for everyone and anyone living in our Villages.
My experience over the past nine years has shown me how to push and who to push in both District Council and the County Council- and get things done.
I spend around four days and evenings every week as your Bassetlaw councillor, often making a fuss to ensure that our needs are fully met, that individual cases are properly considered – and that your good ideas are backed.
I’m proud to have been able to help many people and communities in our villages and help them get their wishes and needs listened to – and often delivered!
There are many changes in local Government being planned, and without a strong independent voice our villages could miss out – or be ignored. Not with me they won’t – and on behalf, you might be interested to read some of the things I have done.
I have been keen to listen to anyone – and will continue to do so, whenever asked.
Hugh Burton
Church View, Middlefield Road, North Wheatley. Tel: 880751
Here are a few of the typical things I’ve done by myself - and with others
- for our Villages over the
last few years.....
Retained regular Bulk Waste Collection despite Council wishes to reduce the service.
Continued to work with Notts. County Council for better - and especially - safer roads
Successfully resolved “Council related” problems for many, many people.
Actively supported Sturton Parish Council - and surrounding villages - in reducing the impact of the Sand and Gravel Quarry, the transport of materials from the site, and gaining amenity benefits from it.
Continued to work with Police and Parish Councils to moderate and where possible avoid vandalism and damage.
Challenged and suspended the imposition of a “Double Tax” on our villages. Otherwise,
although the Towns and Cities were getting services paid from the general tax, when
we wanted funds to spend on, typically, a sports field or a play area we had to pay
again! I have led a committee of mainly rural councillors against this measure, and
the system has ceased to operate against us.
And here are a few things about me personally…..
Retired, married and living in Wheatley for nearly 30 years
Member of the Parish
Council for nearly 30 years and truly independent member of Bassetlaw Council for
eight years
Especially active on vandalism and law and order issues: working closely with Police
Can be seen regularly moving in and around our Villages, listening to peoples problems and - whenever possible – doing something about them!
Promoted by Hugh Burton of Church View, Middlefield Road, North Wheatley DN22 9DA & his political agent John Anderson of Danby Ridge, Top Street, North Wheatley, DN22 9DE
