Marianna Baxter is an experienced and dedicated local parish councillor and campaigner.

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She has been involved in campaigns, such as promoting homes for local people, opposing cuts to education and helping set up Cornwall Children's Clothing Bank. She has served on the Landewednack Parish Council since 2017.

Marianna’s experience on the council has allowed her to build local contacts to help her get things done. These experiences will help her serve the community effectively as a Cornwall Councillor.

Understands the pressures faced by local business people
Marianna has lived in the Lizard village for many years, where she brought up her family. As a small business owner she understands the pressures and uncertainty faced by local business people, especially given the challenges presented by the pandemic.

Andrew George said ”Marianna has been a committed campaigner for years. She will be a great asset for people in this area.”

Marianna said, “Because of the restrictions, I’m not able to do the door knocking I would like to, but I’d love to hear from any residents who would like to raise any issues with me or ask me any question about my campaign.”

To get in touch with Marianna directly email her on marianna.baxter@stiveslibdems.org.uk or 07848 718524 or find her on Facebook.

Marianna to Keep Fighting for Local Homes
Marianna Baxter has been fighting for social and affordable housing in this area for many years. Cornwall has some of the highest levels of unaffordability in the country.

Marianna said, “The Liberal Democrats on Cornwall Council are about to fulfil their pledge to build 1,000 affordable homes. This is a phenomenal achievement, but it can’t end here. We need to make sure we get Liberal Democrats on the Council in May to make sure more affordable homes are built in a sensitive and sustainable way that protects our green space.”

More affordable and social housing
Marianna has served on the local housing association board and is committed to pushing for more affordable and social housing for local people.

National Housing campaigner and former local MP, Andrew George said: “This is an issue the Liberal Democrats feel very strongly about. We have spoken to many young families in Cornwall who have told us what a struggle it can be to get on to the housing ladder.

“The Lib Dems in Cornwall were absolutely right to set themselves this ambitious target. We are thrilled that they are not only meeting that target but are likely to go beyond it. This is of a huge benefit to lots and lots of families in Cornwall who previously would have been priced out of the market.”