Personal statement by David Dobbie, Liberal Democrat candidate for Sherwood Forest.

Full statement

I am proud to be standing as your Liberal Democrat candidate. People in Sherwood Forest are fed up with this discredited Conservative Government. I am fighting for a fair deal for our area. My partner Pam and I have children at secondary and primary school, so we know the issues facing our education system. We run a school community clothing group to reduce costs to parents during this cost-of-living crisis. Our NHS is the top priority for the Liberal Democrats. Everyone should be able to rely on quick access to high-quality local health services when they need them. We must make it easier to get a doctor or dentist appointment. It is important for local communities to have their say in the planning process. As Chair of planning on my Town Council, I brought in the Neighbourhood Plan which received strong approval at referendum; I would like to see these brought in around the constituency. I work for a manufacturer in Newark & Sherwood. I have previously worked as a science teacher at Rufford Comp and as a Laboratory Technician at Ollerton and Gedling. I want to see the Major Oak extension to the Robin Hood Line go ahead without delay. I am very familiar with the proposed route as I previously worked as a Coal QA Tester at High Marnham Power Station. I am very concerned about the decreasing quality of water in our streams and rivers. As a representative to the Trent Valley IDB (Internal Drainage Board), I am anxious about increasing flooding events and how polluted floodwater impacts the land. The Liberal Democrats will always fight to protect our environment.

Published and promoted by Martin Howes on behalf of David Dobbie (Liberal Democrats), all at 16 Roman Crescent, Hucknall, Nottingham NG15 8GL