Thread by @StewardKath

10 Reasons to Vote for me on Thursday 2/5/19 @re_Ilkley @LabourIlkley @IlkleyChat @IlkleyGazette - Let's work together to #ReImagine #ReConnect #ReNew #Ilkley

I will actively support the application for the River Wharfe at #Ilkley to become a designated bathing area. This will mean more investment by @YorkshireWater to clean up the river and stop raw sewage discharges.
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Flooding is a big and increasing problem for #Ilkley. I support measures to slow the rate of runoff from #IlkleyMoor, and measures to slow runoff from our houses and hard surfaces in the town. Let's work together to create a flood plan.
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I will promote the use of the Litterati app in #Ilkley to help combat litter. There is already a small group of Ilkley Litterati, join us to make Ilkley a cleaner place
bit.ly/2GBzZ6S litterati.org
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We have a strong voluntary sector in #Ilkley and I support the relevant voluntary groups to improve biodiversity throughout #Ilkley. Planting in the town needs to support biodiversity.
plantlife.org.uk/uk
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We need to take action on Climate Change. Together we can commission a survey of renewable energy potential in #Ilkley and I will support the formation of a community energy company to produce cheaper renewable energy for local people.
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I will promote measures to support active travel in #Ilkley, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety livingstreets.org.uk
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Let's make Ilkley a Living Wage Town and Ilkley Town Council should set an example by paying the #LivingWage to its employees. All businesses in #Ilkley should be encouraged to pay the living wage. @LivingWageUK
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#Ilkley is an iconic destination with an important night time economy. We need to balance the needs of residents with the benefits for business. Let's explore adopting the Purple flag scheme as a way to do this atcm.org/purple-flag
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We need to retain our community assets in #Ilkley such as the Library, the Town Hall, the Little Lane Children's Centre. I would support proposals that helped to do this.
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We need to exploit digital platforms that enhance participatory democracy, to help the town council be more open and transparent. For example decidim.org and mysociety.org
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