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Bristol Mayoral 

Election 

Thursday 15th November 2012 

The Candidates 

Who they are • What they say • Supplementary voting 

bristol.gov.uk/elections

Introduction 

Mayoral Election, Thursday 15th November 2012 

An historic occasion 

On Thursday 15th November, electors in Bristol will have the opportunity 

to vote for the person they want to be Mayor of Bristol until 2016. 

This will be the first elected Mayor in the history of Bristol City Council. 

On the same day there will also be an election for the first Police and 

Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset. 

An elected Mayor will replace the current Council Leader to lead the city 

council and its full range of services, and represent the interests of Bristol 

citizens. The elected Mayor’s role is different to that of the Lord Mayor, 

whose role is ceremonial. 

About this booklet 

This booklet must be sent to you by law*. It includes: 

●●●information about the election, 

●●●an election address (ie: a statement) from each of the Mayoral 

candidates who wish to be included, 

●●●information on how to fill in your ballot paper and how the result is 

calculated, 

●●●frequently asked questions. 

Your vote will help decide the future Mayor of Bristol. 

Stephen McNamara 

Returning Officer 

* One booklet must be distributed to each registered elector. This booklet has been produced in 

accordance with The Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007. 


The Mayoral Candidates 

There are 15 candidates standing for Mayor of Bristol. Election 

addresses from 14 of them appear in this booklet. All candidates are 

listed in alphabetical order below. This is the order in which they will 

appear on the ballot paper. 

Tom Baldwin 

Trade Unionists and Socialists 

Against Cuts 

Tony Britt 

Independent 

Tim Collins 

Independent 

Dave Dobbs 

The Birthday Party 

George Ferguson 

Bristol 1st 

Rich Fisher 

Independent 

Stoney Garnett 

Independent 

(not appearing in booklet) 

Owain George 

Independent 

Geoff Gollop 

Conservative Party Candidate 

Neil Maggs 

The Respect Party 

Spud Murphy 

Independent 

Philip Pover 

Independent 

Daniella Elsa Radice 

Green Party 

Marvin Johnathan Rees 

Labour Party Candidate 

Jon Rogers 

Liberal Democrat 

The order in which the addresses of candidates appear in this booklet 

has been determined by the drawing of lots by the Returning Officer, in 

accordance with The Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and 

Wales) Regulations 2007. 

Election helpline 0117 922 3400

Voting information 

Every registered elector will receive 

an official poll card which will explain 

when, where and how to vote. 

For details of your polling station, you 

can also visit bristol.gov.uk/elections 

or call 0117 922 3400. 

How to cast your vote 

When you get to the polling 

station, you will receive two ballot 

papers – a white one for the 

Mayoral election and a yellow 

one for the Police and Crime 

Commissioner election. 

Postal voters will have these two 

ballot papers in their packs. 

These elections use the 

supplementary voting system. For 

each election you will have two 

votes – one for your first choice 

candidate and one, if you wish, for 

your second choice candidate. 

The ballot paper will list all the 

candidates standing. Next to the 

list of candidates there will be 

two columns. 

bristol.gov.uk/elections 

You will be asked to: 

● Vote for your first choice 

candidate by marking a 

cross (✘) in the first choice 

column, and 

● Vote for your second choice 

candidate by marking a 

cross (✘) in the second 

choice column. 

You should not mark more than 

one cross in the first choice 

column, and you should not mark 

more than one cross in the second 

choice column. 

If you have marked a first choice, 

you can choose whether or not 

to mark a second choice. If you 

only mark a cross in the second 

choice column, your vote will not 

be counted.

• Mark an X in column 

one, next to the name 

of the person who is 

your first choice. 

If you do not vote 

in this column, your 

ballot paper may not 

be counted. 

• Mark an X in column 

two, next to the name 

of the person who is 

your second choice. If 

you do not vote in this 

column, your first 

choice vote will still 

be counted. 

• If you vote twice for 

the same candidate, 

your second vote will 

not be counted. 

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Who is elected? 

All the first choices are counted, 

and if one candidate has received 

more than 50% of the votes they 

will be elected Mayor of Bristol. 

If no candidate has more than 

50% of the vote, the two 

candidates with the most 

first choice votes will remain 

in the election and all other 

candidates are eliminated. 

Postal voters 

Mayor 

of Bristol 

The ballot papers for the 

eliminated candidates are then 

checked. Any second choice 

votes for the two remaining 

candidates are added to their 

first round totals. The candidate 

with the most votes wins. 

You can find out more about the voting system and how your vote is 

counted at aboutmyvote.co.uk 

If you have registered for a postal vote, a pack will be delivered to your 

home from 6th November. If you have not received it by 9th November, 

please call our election helpline on 0117 922 3400. 

Follow the instructions in your postal 

vote pack, ensuring that you provide your 

signature and enter your date of birth on 

the security statement that must be returned 

with your ballot papers. Please ensure that 

your completed postal ballot papers are 

returned as soon as possible. 

Note – it is now too late to opt for a new 

postal vote for this election. 


Frequently asked questions 

● Why two votes for one Mayor? 

The law states the voting 

process for the Mayoral 

elections must be done this 

way. It also allows you to say 

who would be your second 

choice for Mayor if your 

first choice is not in the top 

two after the first round of 

counting, and if there is not 

an outright majority winner at 

that stage. 

● How do I mark my vote? 

Mark your vote in the usual way, 

with a single ✘ in each of the 

columns indicated. You have 

two votes – one for your first 

choice and one for your second 

choice of candidate. 

● What happens if I don’t make a 

second choice? 

Your first choice vote will still 

be counted. 

● I don’t really like any of the 

candidates. What happens if I 

only mark an ✘ in the second 

choice column? 

Your vote will not be counted 

because no-one will know who 

was your favourite candidate. 

● What if I mark an ✘ in the first 

choice column for more than 

one candidate? 

Your vote will not be counted. 

If you wish to vote for two 

candidates then you must mark 

an ✘ in column 1 for your first 

choice candidate and also an 

✘ in column 2 for 

your second 

choice 

candidate. 


Frequently asked questions 

●● When will the polling stations 

be open? 

Polling stations will be open 

from 7am–10pm. The location of 

your polling station is printed on 

your poll card. 

●● I have lost my poll card, can I 

get another one? 

If you are on the register, you 

don’t need a poll card to vote, 

so another one won’t be sent to 

you. You can attend the polling 

station and staff there will 

help you. The poll card is just 

to inform you that there is an 

election and explain where your 

polling station is. For help on 

your polling station, please 

call our elections helpline on 

0117 922 3400 or visit 


●● Why has every voter in my 

household been sent a booklet? 

That must cost a lot of money 

The law says that every 

registered voter must be 

sent their own copy, so they 

get a chance to see who the 

candidates are. 


●● Where can I find out about the 

Police and Crime Commissioner 

(PCC) candidates? 

Elections for the Avon and 

Somerset PCC also take place on 

15th November and you will 

also receive a ballot paper to 

vote for your first and second 

choice candidates. 

Information on the candidates 

for the PCC election are available 

online at choosemypcc.org.uk 

or for printed information, call 

the Home Office helpline on 

0800 107 0708. 

●● Is there a booklet for 

the Police and Crime 

Commissioner candidates? 

Information about the PCC 

candidates does not have to be 

sent to each voter by law and 

is instead available online at 

choosemypcc.org.uk. You can 

also order printed information 

about the candidates by calling 

the Home Office helpline on 

0800 107 0708.

The Candidates 

The following pages contain the candidates’ addresses for 

those who have chosen to opt into this booklet. The content 

is the responsibility of the candidate themselves. The views 

expressed are theirs alone, and cannot be attributed to the 

Returning Officer, or Bristol City Council. The order in 

which the addresses appear in this booklet has 

been determined by the drawing 

of lots by the Returning Officer. 


NEIL MAGGS 

VOTE NEIL MAGGS 

Your anti-cuts candidate • For a decent future and jobs for all. 

I’m a Bristolian, with 25 years’ 

experience in finance and budgets I 

now work in a local school balancing 

the books. 

I am opposed to cuts and 

privatisation and have a record of 

supporting ordinary working people 

and their families in campaigning 

against the cuts. 

As a Trade Unionist, I am proud to 

have taken strike action to defend 

pensions. 

Oppose the cuts, vote Maggs 4 Mayor! 

With more people back in work, 

spending more in the shops, local 

businesses will benefit. More 

businesses will be taking on staff, 

creating more jobs. 

So we get an upward spiral, not the 

downward spiral of cuts, cuts and 

more cuts that we have seen locally 

and nationally over recent years. 

We need investment and growth! 

Neil MAGGS 

RESPECT 

❝ I say NO to Con-Dem austerity measures, NO to 

privatisation of services , NO to millionaire tax 

dodgers. Let’s put people before profit. 

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I will only take an average wage, and 

will not recruit a deputy or an expensive 

team of bureaucrats. With these savings, 

I will create New Apprentice jobs. 

We should bring back the Bristol Direct 

Labour Organisation - creating real jobs. 

Let’s refurbish all the empty properties. 

This will cut the housing waiting list, 

and earn £1,000s of extra income for the 

Council too!! 

Let’s get Bristol back to work! 

First Bus have had 25 years to 

sort out the bus service. We have 

spent £millions ripping up our city, 

blocking roads and putting in bus 

lanes. Yet the congestion is as bad as 

ever, with sky-high fares. 

I say this - Bring Back the Bristol Bus 

Company!! 

Our buses, run by Bristolians, for 

Bristolians!! 

The bankers caused the crisis. It’s the 

bankers that should pay for the crisis!! 

Let’s have a Robin Hood tax NOW!!! 

BRISTOL DESERVES RESPECT. VOTE RESPECT TO GET RESPECT. 

VOTE NEIL MAGGS X 

Find out more www.maggsformayor.com Email me on neilmaggs@hotmail.com 

Prepared by Hasina Khan on Behalf of Neil Maggs (Respect Party) at 80 Meadowside Drive, Bristol BS14 0NS

WHAT WE 

STAND FOR 

• I have campaigned for a publicly-owned public transport system and 

investment in the local rail network and the Bristol Metro. I oppose the 

Bus Rapid Transit system. 

• I have protested to stop Hinkley Point nuclear power station. 

VOTE 

NEIL MAGGS 

RESPECT EQUALITY SOCIALISM PEACE ENVIRONMENT COMMUNITY TRADE UNIONISM 

As Mayor... 

• I would reverse the privatisation of Home Care Services and the 

closure of care homes and day centres that Labour started and the Lib 

Dem Council is continuing. 

• I would champion The Arena - and an ice rink within it. There’s an idea! 

What an asset that would be! And it would create hundreds of jobs. 

• I would use the Section 106 money the Council holds in reserve to 

invest in community funding. 

• I would use my position to campaign to restore the Education 

Maintenance Allowance for our young people and to end university 

tuition fees. 

Actions speak louder than words... 

• Let’s invest in clean green energies – I support tidal lagoons in the Bristol 

Channel and the local manufacture of solar panels offered to every 

council house. This would create more jobs than a nuclear power station, 

without a thousand years of dangerous waste and the risk of another 

Fukushima disaster. 

• I campaigned against the EDL coming to march in Bristol. I am against all 

forms of racism and inequality. 

• I am actively involved in the Bristol Stop the War movement and say 

bring our troops home. 

• I have put my best efforts into supporting the cause and alleviating the 

suffering of the Palestinian people. 

BRISTOL DESERVES RESPECT. VOTE RESPECT TO GET RESPECT. 

VOTE NEIL MAGGS X 

Find out more www.maggsformayor.com Email me on neilmaggs@hotmail.com 

Prepared by Hasina Khan on Behalf of Neil Maggs (Respect Party) at 80 Meadowside Drive, Bristol BS14 0NS

Anthony Britt 

Bristol Mayoral Election 

Independent Candidate 

Candidate Statement 

Putting People First 

Putting Bristol Together 

o Youth Clubs: Save the clubs presently threatened with 

closure and focus them on character building. Encourage joint 

public/private sector sponsorship of new clubs. When I was a 

boy in the seventies there were ten or more different youth 

clubs as well as religious organisations. Today we have a 

problem producing a once a week club for our youngsters. I 

think that is morally wrong. How can we complain that 

youngsters are standing on street corners when there’s 

nothing for them to do? 

o People on Benefits (Unemployed and Disabled): Subsidise 

the renting of shops in deprived areas by Unemployed and 

Disabled people to promote on the job learning and internet 

access skills. Each shop will be equipped with a small 

business strategy so it can pay the cost of the building and 

materials whatever the need is for that particular area. If our 

government is saying that they are going to cut 20% of 

unemployed benefits, pay them monthly and to fill in an 

application form they have to go online, we as the people of 

Bristol, have we condemned these people? 

o Encourage citizens in Bristol to ‘have their say’: Give 

discount on the council tax to those who register to vote and 

penalise those who do not register. Only 23% of Bristol people 

actually vote. I would like to change people’s attitudes towards 

this. In the day of Cromwell, all of Bristol came together and 

no, they didn’t want anything to do with the civil war. Bristol 

was created back in the 9th Century. History teaches us that 

the people of Bristol have always come together as one voice. 

If you make me mayor, I would like to find out why people 

don’t have confidence in their council and local politicians.

o Giving value for money – making the council more 

transparent: I would like to give committed couples a 

discount on their council tax. How would I fund this? I would 

ask people who can afford it to pay four years council tax in 

advance (index linked) and the interest accrued would be 

spent on new ideas. I will be lobbying government to make 

our MP’s and councillors more accountable. If you vote me 

Mayor I will promise you to hold regular Forums for people’s 

opinions to be heard. 

o Solar Shelters: To meet government figures towards solar 

energy I would like to start building solar shelters for the 

homeless to give them refuge in cold and wet weather, access 

to water and access to emergency services. 

o Reduce the number of councillors in Bristol: The money 

saved will help prevent cuts in employment for our manual 

workers. I would ensure an increase of workers by 0.5% over 

each year due to the predicted population increase of 1.8% for 

Bristol each year. 

o New jobs in the city: I would encourage elderly and disabled 

people to become new Traffic Wardens, working alongside the 

existing Wardens, monitoring the city via CCTV. Offenders 

would receive tickets through the mail. I would encourage new 

businesses by giving them a years free Business Rates if they 

employ two local people. Those who already employ local 

people, would receive a discount for 10 or more local 

employees. 

o I have invested financially £5,100 in this campaign, I have the 

support of local charities Wellspring HLC and YES (Youth 

Education Service) among others. If I get 5% of the vote I will 

donate my £5000 to charity. If I am successful I will invest in 

development of shop businesses for the unemployed. I will 

invest £10,000 of my earnings as Mayor into improving morale 

of local city employees. 

Prepared by Anthony Britt, 86 Church Road, Bristol BS5 9JY. 

Email: tony.pplman@live.co.uk

GEOFF GOLLOP 

The best choice for Bristol Mayor 

As a businessman, Geoff will put jobs, 

regeneration and investment in every 

part of Bristol fi rst. 

As a parent, Geoff will deliver more 

school places, greater parental 

choice and promote young people’s 

aspirations. 

As a family man, Geoff will ensure 

older people receive the care and 

support they deserve. 

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I am immensely proud 

of our City, but I believe 

that too often it has been 

left behind. I want to get the 

very best from Government, 

champion our local businesses 

and jobs, improve our public 

services and make Bristol the 

greenest City in Britain, 

and the best to live in. 

Promoted by Mark Merchant on 

behalf of Geoff Gollop, both of 

5 Westfi eld Park, Bristol BS6 6LT.’ 

As a commuter, Geoff will provide 

the 21 st century transport network, 

including the Metro, our City deserves. 

As a Conservative, Geoff will have 

direct access to government and work 

with neighbouring councils to deliver 

for Bristol. 

And most of all as a true Bristolian, 

Geoff understands Bristol and will offer 

the leadership it so desperately needs.

BORIS JOHNSON 

Mayor of London backs Geoff Gollop 

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I am delighted that Bristol voted yes to an 

elected Mayor. I believe Geoff Gollop is the 

best candidate to be that Mayor, and to drive such 

a historic city to future success. Vote for Geoff 

as your FIRST CHOICE for Bristol Mayor. 

Boris Johnson 

Find out more about Geoff’s vision for Bristol 

www.geoffgollop.org.uk 

Facebook.com/BristolMayorGeoffGollop 

@GeoffGollop 

’

Delivering Prosperity for Bristol 

As someone who has lived in Bristol for 49 years, I have grown to take 

immense pride in this great city. We have always shown ourselves to be 

entrepreneurs, industrious engineers, scientists and artists that have 

made us world renowned. 

But we are living in turbulent times. If we are to recapture the spirit and 

atmosphere that will put us on the atlas once again, we need a new 

approach. We need the authorities that govern this city to foster an 

environment that is based on self-sufficient economic growth to take us 

out of recession in the best possible position. I propose and will lobby 

for a Greater Bristol authority, based on a “growth coalition” involving 

the public and private sectors to encourage the inward investment my 

plans would need. I believe my passion and experience would make me 

an ideal candidate for Mayor to make this happen. 

One of the biggest issues that Bristol faces today is the threat that 

comes from closing a long-standing asset that has, for many years, 

driven much of our economic development – Filton Airfield. 

It‘s an issue which affects the whole of Bristol, the West of England and, 

indeed, Britain. We cannot let our aerospace industry be threatened by 

our lack of a runway. Bristol City Council has so far failed to take a 

proactive role in the debate and this must change – it is not a subject 

outside our control.

With 4,500 direct local jobs and a 

further 12,000 in the supply chain 

currently dependent on aerospace and 

aviation activities in the region, and 

with so much potential for growth, it is 

not something we can shrug off. 

To facilitate the planned resurgence of 

this asset and the creative, scientific and 

technology industries that Bristol excels 

in, we need to implement a truly integrated transport system that 

serves the public how, where and when they want. I will use my 

experience to ensure that transport hubs are properly connected using 

the best solutions. I will lobby Westminster for a Greater Bristol 

Transport Authority that is independent of political whims and 

managed by professionals to drive the development of a highfrequency 

urban rail network. I want to avoid the folly of opting for 

second-rate solutions for the sake of chasing promises of quick-fix cash. 

We need to ensure that the city’s secondary and tertiary education is 

geared towards targeting local needs, developing curricula that hone 

both academic and vocational skills to support a healthy supply of jobs. 

We need environmentally - and public - friendly vehicles running routes 

based on demographic demand and road policies that don’t penalise 

any particular group of users. 

I hope people in Bristol share my vision and I look forward to the 

opportunity to make it happen. If you would like to know more, please 

visit my Facebook page: 

www.facebook.com/TimCollins4Mayor 

Prepared for and on behalf of Tim Collins (Independent) 12B Eastlake Close, Bristol, BS7 9XQ

VoTe againsT ausTeriTy 

the government is demanding £50 million of 

cuts from bristol in the next three years. our 

public services face obliteration. 

the council claims that it cannot avoid cuts 

and must carry them out. that’s a lie - i can 

provide a real anti-cuts alternative. 

our city needs elected representatives who 

will lead the resistance to cuts in jobs and 

trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition 

I am standing on an anticuts 

platform on behalf 

of the Trade Unionist and 

Socialist Coalition. 

TUSC is backed by Bob 

Crow’s RMT transport 

union and leading 

members of other trade unions. 

TUSC was formed because we believe 

working-class people are effectively 

disenfranchised as New Labour and 

the other main parties pursue almost 

identical policies. They are all big 

business parties who say cuts are 

necessary to solve this crisis caused by 

the bankers. 

I will be on the ballot under the 

description Trade Unionists and 

Socialists Against Cuts. 

TUSC 

againsT 

CUTS 

Vote Tom first preference! 

you also have a second preference vote 

Baldwin 

Tom 

Trade unionists and socialists 

against Cuts 

services, fight against privatisation, support 

workers fighting to defend wages and 

conditions, and stand up to the government. 

there is no need for these cuts. the bankers 

gorge themselves with obscene bonuses. 

the money is there for our jobs and services. 

there is a £120 billion gap of unpaid tax - 

mainly by the rich. there is over £750 billion 

of unused capital iying idle in the bank 

accounts of big business. 

if elected i would move a budget based on 

the needs of the city, not the demands of the 

Con-dems. i would continue to give active 

support to those fighting cuts. 

ContaCt Tom 

Call: 079 869 515 27 

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proVide 

a real 

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alTernaTiVe 

Email: tomobaldwin@gmail.com 

For more info on Tom’s 

campaign and policies: 

tUSC website: www.tusc.org.uk 

and Socialist Party website: 

www.socialistparty.org.uk 

PrE-ElECtion rally: 

WEdS 14 novEmbEr, 7.30Pm 

Council House, College Green. 

Speakers include: 

� tom; 

� former Coventry socialist labour mP 

dave nellist; 

� PCS union vice-president John mcinally 

� Chaired by Sheila Caffrey, bristol nUt 

divisional President (personal capacity) 

First preference second preference

if elected 

i would: 

� reverse the council’sclosure of eight elderly 

people’s homes and seven-day centres 

� re-introduce Ema at the full £30 a week rate for 

every 16-19 year old student in the city 

� organise a city-wide referendum on government 

plans to allow profit-driven private companies to 

take over our nHS 

� Propose an end to academies and free schools 

that remove education from democratic control 

� Support an integrated local transport network 

under public ownership and democratic control 

so the need for affordable transport for bristolians 

comes before profits for companies 

� reverse all the cuts in jobs and services made by 

the council 

� End all privatisation and bring outsourced and 

privatised services back in-house 

� Support those fighting back against austerity 

with protests and strikes 

� Set a budget based on what this city needs, 

rather than on Con-dem demands 

� only take the average wage of a worker in the city, 

not the inflated mayoral salary 

TUSC 

againsT 

about tom 

I’m 29 years old and I live in 

Windmilll Hill with my girlfriend, an 

NHS worker. I’m a member of the 

Socialist Party and the trade union 

Unite. 

As a member of the Bristol and 

District Anti-Cuts Alliance I have 

been actively campaigning against 

cuts to public services. 

Campaigning with Youth Fight 

for Jobs I’ve met young people 

for whom austerity means their 

futures are being stolen from them 

– no job, no housing, no access to 

education. Attacks on public sector 

workers will make pay day harder to 

reach each month in my house. 

I’ve seen first-hand the effect of 

cuts, I’m standing to offer a political 

voice to those fighting back. 

Vote toM 

baldwin 

CUTS Trade unionists and socialists against Cuts 

Promoted by Mike Luff, 101 Rose Green Road, BS5 7UT on behalf of Tom Baldwin, top flat, 96 

Cotswold road, Bs3 4ns

I N D E P E N D E N T 

As a potential Mayor I want to see the revival of manufacturing countrywide, starting 

in Bristol. My goal is to establish 12 new businesses spread across Bristol 

that work as a co-operative, sharing equipment, knowledge and excellence. 

These businesses will be assisted by the Council alongside grants available from 

London. We will use Bristol’s enormous wealth of skill and talent to ensure the 

manufacture of quality products across a wide spectrum. 

Made in Great Bristol for jobs, prosperity, the community and the future. 

Preserve existing jobs and services 

The newly elected Mayor will have to face some tough decisions at the start of office 

including shaving £50 Million off the next 2 years’ budget. I do not want to see further 

losses to existing services and jobs so want to crack down on unnecessary spending, 

including reining in enormous consultation costs and putting some of the larger scale 

projects on hold until we are clear of the recession. 

(Consultation alone for the bendy bus came in at a staggering £20 Million). 

The Arena Having your say 

I am pleased to see that the favoured site 

for our new entertainment and sports arena 

is next to Temple Meads Station. I am fully 

behind this project. Remember, the costs 

are met from our capital expenditure and not 

our services budget. 

This address has been designed and artworked by Rich Fisher 

who is both the candidate and the election agent. 

Metals 

Ceramics 

Fashion 

Wood 

Textiles 

Plastics 

Electronics 

Food 

Media 

12 New Businesses 

Bristol’s first Elected Mayor needs to listen 

and be accountable to its Citizens. I am a 

man of the people with no political ties or 

business interests to cloud my judgement. I 

will therefore promote the use of e referenda 

to gather public opinion on critical issues. 

Those without internet access will be able to 

contribute via telephone or even a letter. 

To see my Manifesto in more detail please Google ‘Rifix Design’ 

Address prepared for 

Rich Fisher 24 Thomas St. Bristol, BS2 9LL.

I N D E P E N D E N T 

A bit about me: I come primarily from an art and design 

background having studied Graphic Design at degree level 

in Bristol and then set up my own design business. Later on 

I was to become employed by Printing & Graphic in Filton, 

Technical Aquatic Products and The Right Impression. I 

then became involved as a freelance carpenter with Imagineering, 

which led onto pursuing private work of my own. 

Unfortunately my life has been blighted by illness having 

suffered cancer twice and having been and stabbed 24 

times when I was mugged for my bike. Basically I am lucky 

to be alive and have probably used up my nine lives. Consequently 

I am quite familiar with the inside of a hospital and 

do worry for the state of the NHS with all the proposed reforms. I have lived in Bristol for 

nearly 30 years and have seen a lot of change, not all of it good in my opinion. I think the 

docks have suffered from overdevelopment and have forced many of the businesses 

that were there elsewhere. At present there are planning applications pending for what 

remains and I would like to gather the opinions of the people of Bristol as to what they 

would like to see. I am all for progress, but not at the expense of the aesthetics and 

spaces of the City which get threatened by developers. We need to see beyond the short 

term gain and know what is good for our city. 

What I would like to see for Bristol 

Green Space 

Aside from the points mentioned on the previous page, I would like to see 

more respect for our green spaces and encourage developers to build around 

trees and not remove them. A total hands off approach for any playing fields, 

recreation grounds, allotments and sites where there are community projects. 

Indeed I want to become instrumental in preserving Council funding for youth 

clubs and the like. I think it is very shortsighted of Government in shutting 

these facilities down as the cost is greater in the long run. 

Transport 

Bristol is a particular challenge when it comes to this thorny issue and there is a lot of 

dissatisfaction with the current services being run. Without buying out the major bus 

operator, the only solution is to provide healthy competition. I would like to see bureaucracy 

reduced to allow this to happen. In the first instance it might be worthwhile 

for a new operator to run smaller shuttle buses that are able to serve tightly packed 

areas like St. Pauls and get a foothold. I think we are doing well as a cycling city and 

would like to see the introduction of more bicycle racks. As a cyclist myself I see that 

most are full during the day. As a driver too I have seen several areas of Bristol where 

traffic flow can be improved without spending a fortune, these include turning off traffic 

lights in some areas at night and changing road priorities. We are lucky to have a rail 

network all over Bristol and should be thinking of using it more. Keeping fares down 

will be a challenge. Lastly I would like to see certain aspects of the Rapid Transit Bus 

proposals re-considered. At present I am not convinced it is worth spending such vast 

amounts of money relative to the benefits we may get. 

Practical Solutions for a better Bristol

GEORGE 

FERGUSON 

FOR MAYOR 

YOUR Mayor not a PARTY Mayor! 

BRISTOL1ST 

PEOPLE PRIDE PASSION

Set Bristol Free 

from Party Politics 

Vote to put Bristol 1st 

Vote George Ferguson 

“For Real Change we need a 

strong independent Mayor 

who puts Bristol first” 

This is your chance to elect a City Mayor 

who has a great vision for Bristol. George has a 

proven track record of real-world achievement, 

local regeneration and creating jobs. 

I’m the only candidate who can deliver real change. 

I will work with you to make us One Bristol. 

George was the early favourite 

as reported in the Post, July 2012. 

See my vision for Bristol at 

www.Bristol1st.com 

18 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RH. Produced by Paul Kearney on behalf of George Ferguson, Bristol 1st.

OWAIN GEORGE 

Independent candidate for Mayor of Bristol 

Our city has an impressive history and was formerly 

Britain’s second city. It is under the spotlight as one of 

the few cities to vote to for an elected mayor. This is our 

opportunity to make Bristol great again! 

I am not linked to any political party, the Council or any other vested 

interest. I am not a politician, the role of mayor is not a sinecure or a 

reward for good works, it’s a tough job demanding energy, 

commitment, understanding of the real world and the challenges 

people face every day. As a genuine independent I can deliver without 

relying on party favours or business influence. 

As a parent whose children attend local schools, I hear what concerns 

you, and I understand your frustration when the Council fails to deliver. 

Why haven’t we got an arena, a major sports venue or a transport 

system that works? These are serious issues which are not being 

addressed with any urgency. 

I have run businesses in Bristol employing local people for over 7 years 

and I am passionate about our city and what could be achieved if the 

right people work together for the same things. Having been selfemployed 

all my working life, I’m used to hard work and leading from 

the front. 

As your elected mayor, I will set a clear course for our city’s future, 

delivering intelligent, practical solutions to ongoing issues with 

determination and drive. I will bring people of different ages, views and 

backgrounds together and we will build a Great Bristol. 

www. www.owaingeorge4greatbristol 

www. owaingeorge4greatbristol 

owaingeorge4greatbristol.co.uk 

owaingeorge4greatbristol .co.uk 

Tel: Tel: 011 0117 011 

973 3522 

Prepared by David Singleton on behalf of Owain George both of The Albion, Boyce’s Avenue, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4AA

I will will: will 

• Recognise Recognise Recognise that cars cars are the the preferred preferred preferred means means of of of travel 

travel 

Stop the extension of bus & cycle lanes where they do not work, are 

counter-productive or actually dangerous 

Deal with problems affecting the flow of traffic in the city 

Welcome businesses with staff who need to park at work 

Create more on street parking so that independent shops & 

businesses can compete with shopping centres 

• Red Reduce Red uce council council imposed imposed rules rules & & reg regulations reg ulations 

Eliminate Council interference where unnecessary & costly. 

Encourage investors to come to Bristol and speed up discussions 

with them to help them decide to settle here 

• Get Get rid rid rid of of building buildings building the Council doesn’t need need 

Review the Council’s property list to see what can go 

Turn over empty Council-owned property for community use 

Introduce a short term lettings scheme for young people and start-up 

businesses 

• Look Look at at the the Council’s Council’s structure structure to to see see if if it it still still reflects reflects what you need need 

Level the playing field & allow smaller, more accountable local firms to 

bid for Council contracts 

Reduce the number of councillors to 1 per ward & introduce 

accountability 

Stop having elections 3 years in every 4 

Introduce a text poll to keep in touch with the people of Bristol 

• Support Support ideas ideas for for events events that that put put put Bristol Bristol on on the the map 

map 

Cut unnecessary paperwork and have a point of contact for organisers 

Fast track events from street parties, festivals, farmers markets to pop 

up restaurants and shops 

Push for a major events venue – arena – with proper parking & public 

transport

Dr Jon Rogers 

A Mayor for the whole city 

What qualities do you want from your Mayor? 

Dr Jon Rogers 

St Andrews, Bristol, BS6 5BP 

0117 329 7175 

drjon4bristol@gmail.com 

For a lot of people, I think the answer is - the same qualities you would 

expect from your doctor. 

I’ve served Bristol as a family GP for over thirty years. In that time I’ve 

listened to and cared for thousands of Bristolians of all ages and from all 

walks of life. Young or old, rich or poor, I believe everyone deserves the 

same good quality treatment. 

As a doctor I’ve had to show good judgement every day of my working life. 

I’m used to having to make quick and difficult decisions under pressure - 

often on matters of life and death. Our new Mayor will have to make 

decisions every bit as difficult, affecting the lives of you and your family. 

If you believe we need a Mayor with those qualities of dedication, 

compassion, and judgment under pressure, I hope you will consider giving 

me your vote on November 15th. Together, we can make Bristol better. 

Across the page you can read my Prescription for Bristol. You can see 

the full document in more detail at my website: jonrogers.org.uk. 

Best wishes, 

Dr Jon Rogers - Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor 

Promoted by D. Kelly on behalf of Jon Rogers (Liberal Democrat) both at Unit 7 Fenton Court, Fenton Road, Bristol, BS7 8ND

My Prescription for Bristol 

1 More jobs 

As Mayor I would make creating and 

protecting jobs in Bristol my top priority. 

If elected, I will create extra incentives for 

employers to take on apprentices - helping us 

to tackle the problem of youth unemployment. 

I also pledge to help protect jobs at Bristol’s 

Port by opposing the economically and 

ecologically damaging plans for a barrage 

across the Severn estuary. 

2 Getting Bristol moving 

3 A Healthier, happier city 

4 A Mayor who listens 

Jon has been listening to people 

all over Bristol to find out what 

they want from their new Mayor. 

Public transport in Bristol doesn’t work well enough. For one thing it’s simply too 

expensive. I want to change that to allow more people to get out of their cars. This 

will reduce congestion and pollution, helping all road users. 

As Mayor I will demand from Government the same powers over transport that the 

Mayor of London has. This will allow me to get tough with bus companies who 

overcharge and give me the power to cut prices to no more than £1.50 for a 

single ticket anywhere in the city. 

I’ve spent my life caring for the well-being of people across Bristol. It’s not simply a 

job, it’s a passion. As Mayor I want to use my thirty years of experience as a 

doctor to help make Bristol the happiest and healthiest city in the country. 

I will strive to constantly improve our parks and leisure facilities, and to do more to 

help our elderly, disabled and vulnerable citizens to lead happy, active lives. 

As a doctor I’m used to listening to people and helping them with their problems. 

That’s exactly the same approach I want to take as Mayor. 

I want to be the most accessible Mayor in the UK. I will hold regular Mayoral 

Advice Surgeries where anyone can come and speak with me and receive help. 

jonrogers.org.uk

Daniella Radice 

YouR GReen PaRtY CanDiDate foR maYoR 

Why will i be the best mayor 

for Bristol? 

l I love bringing people together from all walks 

of life. Leadership means working with, and 

learning from, all types of organisations to 

create a green and equal Bristol. 

l A female mayor will send out a strong message to women of all ages. 

I want to inspire Bristol’s women to aim high. 

l My plans will make Bristol not just a green city but also a prosperous, 

healthy and more equal city. I will challenge central government to 

achieve this. 

Vote Green first and 

use your second vote 

tactically. 

How will a Green mayor set out 

to help everyone in Bristol? 

l Look at our website to view my policies on 

transport, energy, small businesses, green 

investment and jobs! 

l I will introduce elected neighbourhood 

councils to give everyone power over 

what happens in their communities. 

l Children should grow up in a city which 

looks after the environment and people, 

where who you are is more important 

than what you have. 

Web/manifesto: http://daniellaformayor.wordpress.com/ 

@green_mayor Daniella Radice For Bristol Mayor 

Tel: 0845 456 2574 Email: bgp@bristolgreenparty.org.uk

Green Party 

faiR is WoRtH fiGHtinG foR 

Look at what these people have to say about our 

plans for Bristol 

Opposing supermarkets and supporting our 

high streets gets my vote. 

Norma from Redland 

Improving public transport will make my life 

so much easier. 

Lucy from Windmill Hill 

Spending more council money with small local 

businesses is a good thing. 

Doris from Bishopston 

Setting up repair and reuse centres across the 

city makes a lot of sense. 

Graham from Knowle 

Investing in green jobs is what our young 

people need. 

Anna from Easton 

For more details see our manifesto: 

http://daniellaformayor.wordpress.com/ 

Bristol Green Party 

A Manifesto 

for a Fairer Bristol 

www.bristolgreenparty.org.uk 

Promoted by Alex Dunn on behalf of Daniella Radice, both at 47 Abbey Road, Bristol BS9 3QN

Key dates 


Postal vote packs delivered 

If you opted for a postal vote, you will receive it 

around 6th November. If you haven’t received it 

by 9th November, call 0117 922 3400. 

Last date for proxy vote request 

If you are a registered voter and you wish to apply 

for a new application to vote by proxy (someone 

to vote on your behalf), you must do this before 

5pm on 7th November. 

Polling Day 

The count 

For the results, visit bristol.gov.uk/elections 

New elected Mayor for Bristol 

takes office

Need more help? 

● Election helpline: 0117 922 3400 

● bristol.gov.uk/elections 

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