I am honoured to be selected as the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for the wonderful constituency of Barrow & Furness.

Full statement

If elected, I would: - Listen to the people of Barrow & Furness. - Work to promote economic development and tackle deprivation. - Fight for more affordable homes and to protect the environment. - Campaign for a fair deal on the NHS and social care.

I am Chair of the Westmorland and Furness Liberal Democrats and stood as the Liberal Democrat candidate in the recent Cumbria Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner elections where I secured more votes across Westmorland & Furness than either the Conservative or Labour candidates.

I am passionate about community politics, the environment, ensuring that government takes a joined-up approach to social care and health and resolving the housing crisis. I have campaigned on issues including public transport and the need to stop sewage discharges into rivers and seas. I have objected to the planned development of the holiday park at Roanhead because of the damage that it could do to the environment and wildlife.

I have lived in Cumbria since 1993. I am familiar with Barrow, Millom, Ulverston and other parts of the constituency. For example, when I worked at Copeland I played a part in establishing the Millom Customer Service Centre, and as a consultant I have provided training to staff at Barrow Borough Council. I am a former Chair of Impact Housing Association that provided much needed housing and housing support services across Cumbria and Lancashire. I am a widower with three children and four grandchildren.

I am an accountant with seventeen years’ experience in local government to Strategic Director level and 26 years’ experience of running a management consultancy and training business that mainly supports local authorities and housing associations with financial management and improving value for money.

Prepared by Paul Trollope on behalf of Adrian Waite (Liberal Democrats) both at Acland House, Yard 2, Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4ND