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Councillor Candidate
James Martin Borg

James Martin Borg

Liberal Democrats candidate for Town

Liberal Democrats

PRIORITIES FOR KEELE RESOLVING THE PARKING PROBLEMS THAT PLAGUE KEELE – we need action from the County Council now, and a long term solutions to student parking. Alongside a residents’ parking zone in Keele, the Borough and County Councils, Keele University, and Bus companies must get together to ensure the public transfer links into Keele actual serve the needs of Keele - at the moment they obviously do not. FIGHTING FOR PEPPER STREET AND QUARRY BANK RESIDENTS – Keele Homes have consistently failed to meet their obligations to Keele - this cannot be allowed to continue. RESISTING INAPPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT IN KEELE – the JLP, produced under the watch of both Labour and the Tories, proposes large scale development on Keele Golf Course. These plans come with no thought for wildlife, or infrastructure. We need building which directly serves the needs of Keele - the JLP currently pays little concern to the needs of Keele. SUPPORT KEELE CAMPUS RESIDENTS - 20 month contracts for new residents, rental increases that outstrip staff wage rises, and developments on campus, have left campus residents feeling like they are not valued by the University - this needs to

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Previous elections

Silverdale & Knutton (2025)

Liberal Democrats· Not elected

Keele (2022)

Liberal Democrats· Not elected

Keele, Knutton and Silverdale (2021)

Liberal Democrats· Not elected

Keele (2018)

Liberal Democrats· Not elected

Keele, Knutton and Silverdale (2017)

Liberal Democrats· Not elected

Town Ward

Where James fits into things

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Constituency

Town

Ward

James Martin Borg

James Martin Borg

Candidate

Town

About the role

The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.

What councillors do

  • Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
  • Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
  • Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
  • Set council budgets and local tax levels

How to influence

  • Attend local council surgeries
  • Write or email about local issues
  • Attend public council meetings
  • Join local community groups

Council

Newcastle-under-Lyme