"We are fortunate in Leyland in having two outstanding County Councillors in Anne and Matthew whose abilities have been recognised with their appointments to Key roles in the County Council structure and we are delighted that they will again be standing for Labour this year. We are confident that if the people of Leyland examine their records of service they will see highly capable, talented and committed individuals ideally suited to the task of truly representing their interests.”
Both Cllrs. Mrs.Brown and Tomlinson are currently members of Lancashire County Council’s cabinet, Cllr. Mrs Brown has special responsibility for Adult and Community Services and Cllr. Tomlinson portfolio is Sustainable Development.
County Councillor Mrs. Brown said of her selection
“I have found it an honour to represent the people of Leyland and Lancashire and am grateful to Leyland Labour for once again putting their faith in me by selecting me to fight the Leyland South West Seat. I hope the voters will look at our record in office and see that Labour has been good for Lancashire”
County Councillor Tomlinson commented
“ It has been a privilege for me to serve as a County and District Councillor and I am committed to doing what I can to improve the lives of those I represent and I thank the party for giving me the opportunity of continuing to do that in my role as a County Councillor”
Cllr. Tomlinson is also the Leader of the Labour Group on South Ribble Borough Council County Council Elections will be held on the same day as the European Elections on 4th June 2009.
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