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Adam Symons

Parliamentary Candidate

 

Adam Symons 

Adam Symons

The Torridge and West Devon Liberal Democrats selected a local man to be their representative and to fight to be our MP in the general election. Son of a local farmer, Adam Symons took up the post pledging to fight for a better lot for an area he maintains has been neglected by successive governments.

For more about Adam and what he would have done for you if he had been elected read “An election campaign notice”

 

 

Latest News

 

Work Starts on New Affordable Housing

Providing Rented and Part-buy Properties.

Tuesday 22 June 2010

Work started today on new affordable housing in Hartland as Torridge Councillors Brian Redwood and Adam Symons cut the first sod of turf to start the construction of 18 new affordable homes.  more on this . . .

 

Wind Energy Policy Adopted

Councillor Adam Symons Sets the Ball Rolling

Friday 18 June 2010

Torridge District Council has formally adopted a Wind Energy Policy after a motion submitted by Councillor Adam Symons back in October 2008 set the ball rolling.  more on this . . .

 

Recycle Week

Encouraging More People to Recycle More Things More Often

Monday 14 June 2010

Recycle Week is an annual event held in June each year, organised by the Recycle Now campaign. Now in its sixth year, the aim of the week is to encourage more people to recycle more things more often.  more on this . . .

 

GrimeBusters in Rural Areas

Heading for a Village Near You!

Thursday 10 June 2010

Torridge District Council's GrimeBusters are heading for a village near you! Between now and March 2011, the GrimeBusters are embarking on an ambitious 10 month mission to clean up rural villages wherever they go.   more on this . . .

 

Hartland Lighthouse Saved From Closure

Trinity House Recognises Local Concerns

Friday 21 May 2010

Under threat Hartland Lighthouse has been saved from closure following representations to Trinity House by local residents and Prospective MP Adam Symons.  more on this . . .

 

Thank You For Such Great Support

You Stopped a Swing to the Conservatives

Saturday 8 May 2010

Speaking at the Torridge & West Devon general election count, Adam Symons said: “The support we have had has been amazing – thanks to everyone who has made this campaign such a positive experience.”  more on this . . .

 

 

For full list of news items see News Page.

 

An election campaign notice for the electors of the constituency of Torridge and West Devon

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ADAM SYMONS - A Fresh Start

Dear Fellow Resident, 

Like me I am sure you were disgusted by the saga of MPs' expenses.  It's time for a fresh start!  We need a full-time local MP who actually listens to residents concerns.  Together we can make that happen.  Read on to find out how. 

Yours faithfully, Adam Symons

Tell me more about Adam

What Adam and the Lib Dems would do for YOU!

Some of the things Adam has already done for our community

Born and bred here, Adam lives on the family farm with his wife and young son. He is the Lib Dems Prospective MP for your area.

Adam Symons - family manAdam is a self-employed environmental scientist who worked previously in industry and the public sector, recently managing a team with a £15 million budget.

“I’m standing to represent my home & my community.”

Adam Symons - sports playerA local councillor and governor of the local college, he also finds time to help out the family tourism business.

Adam is part of the community - helping out with carnivals, giving talks, and playing in local sports teams.

Adam’s community roles...

  • A local councillor
  • Governor of the local college
  • Shadow governor of the Devon NHS Partnership Trust
  • Chair of Devon’s Waste Reduction and Recycling Committee
Adam Symons supports local policeAdam Symons and Vince Cable

Adam will work with Vince Cable to create a stable economy with a fair taxation system where the super-rich pay their share and those earning less than £10,000 pay no tax.

Cut bureaucracy within the NHS in order to invest in front-line health services.

Tackle anti-social behaviour and make sure that offenders have to give something back to their communities and face up to their responsibilities.

FAIR FUNDING FOR DEVON’S SCHOOLS. Our schools receive £375 per pupil less than most of the country. The Lib Dems pupil premium will make sure that funding is directed to where it is most needed.

Champion local businesses and encourage a strong local economy for tourism, farming, small businesses & engineering. Lib Dems want to see new apprenticeships and training for our young people. We have the local talent - lets use it!

Protect our environment by tackling waste, and stopping pollution. We are committed to a greener economy.

Adam Symons supports speed limit
Adam Symons against post office closure
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Adam Symons against harassment by TV Licensing
Adam Symons helps with fundraising

Adam has worked with local people to make roads safer, and make sure peoples’ views are listened to.

He campaigns to make sure that all residents have access to broadband and digital television.

Adam was at the forefront of trying to stop the Government closing our local Post Offices.

“I promise to stand up for everyday people.”

Adam rallied local communities to call for extra funding for local schools and for decent transport.

He stands up for everyday people who need help. Residents like Mr Jones, who was being harassed by TV Licensing.

Adam has helped with fundraising for the Children’s Hospice, and supported local nature reserves, village halls and agricultural shows.

Adam Symons with electorWhat you’re
saying about
Adam . . .

“He’s a breath of fresh air!”
“Approachable, capable & genuine”
“It’s about time we had a local lad to represent us”
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ADAM SYMONS – Local, full-time and in-touch

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