Ann Haigh working for Epping Forest and for you

Councillor Ann Haigh campaigning against the closure of Epping Forest Post Offices

Local councillor and campaigner Ann Haigh is campaigning to be the Liberal Democrat MP for Epping Forest after the next General Election. Ann was selected by Liberal Democrat members in December 2007 and has a strong record of standing up for the interests of Epping Forest.

Campaigner

Ann Haigh is a long-standing and successful Liberal Democrat campaigner. She has served as a District Councillor for Buckhurst Hill West for the past 11 years and was County Councillor for Buckhurst Hill and Loughton South from 2001 to 2005. In 2005, Ann stood as parliamentary candidate in East Ham increasing the Lib Dem vote by 4%.

Challenging Conservatives nationally and locally

Nationally, the Liberal Democrats won more MPs in 2005 than at any election since 1923 (gaining seats from Labour and the Conservatives) and a higher share of the vote. In Epping Forest the Lib Dems were second to the Conservatives in the local elections in 2007 and 2008.

In July 2008 the Lib Dems closed the gap in Chigwell Row with a massive 25% swing from the Conservatives. Early October 2009 the Liberal Democrats came within 48 votes of wining a seat of the Conservatives in Grange Hill Ward in Chigwell.

Locally, the Lib Dems are the main opposition on Epping Forest District Council. Lib Dems have successfully opposed the Conservatives' plans to abolish the area planning committees and the Conservative's decision to reduce funding for the graffiti removal service.

Political biography

• District Councillor for over 10 years

• Current Chair of Children Centre's Management Board

• County Councillor 2001- 2005

• Chairman of Epping Forest District Council 2006/2007

• General Election candidate in East Ham 2005. Increased the Lib Dem vote by 3.9%

Recent news from Ann Haigh

15 Most Recent Stories From Ann Haigh and Epping Forest Liberal Democrats News Stories

Tue 12th Jan 2010:

Ann Haigh puts fairness at the heart of the Liberal Democrat campaign.

The Liberal Democrats have announced they will fight the General Election on four key principles, designed to make Britain a fairer place.

Fri 8th Jan 2010:

Rectory Lane safety.

Councillor Ann Haigh, Epping Forest Parliamentary Campaigner, has contacted Essex county Council's Highways Department following the water leak at the junction of Church Lane and Rectory Lane in Loughton.

Wed 30th Dec 2009:

Back our troops.

Many British troops serving in Afghanistan are paid less than bobbies on the beat back home.

Mon 28th Dec 2009:

Ann launches NHS Petition.

Liberal Democrat Ann Haigh has launched a campaign asking the local NHS to reconsider their charging policies. NHS hospitals made over £110 million in parking charges last year.

Tue 27th Oct 2009:

Prospective MP launches pledges to local residents.

In light of the recent expenses scandal, Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate Councillor Ann Haigh has made a series of pledges to the residents of Epping Forest if elected as their MP.

Mon 26th Oct 2009:

MP should step down and repay the money.

Speaking about the local Conservative Association meeting this evening to vote on a motion of confidence in Epping Forest MP Eleanor Laing, Liberal Democrat prospective parliamentary candidate Ann Haigh said: "Eleanor Laing should have repaid the money and stepped down in June when the way she exploited the rules was first revealed.

Mon 28th Sep 2009:

Ann Haigh pledges to "do her bit" for British Armed Forces.

Councillor Ann Haigh, Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Epping Forest, has pledged to do her bit for the British Armed Forces family.

Tue 2nd Jun 2009:

Time for a change.

It's time for a change and Councillor Ann Haigh will bring that change.

Tue 19th May 2009:

Ann Haigh calls on Speaker to act now or stand down.

Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Campaigner Councillor Ann Haigh has joined forces with 55 other Liberal Democrat candidates and written to the Speaker of the House of Commons calling him to accept an independent review or step down.

Thu 7th May 2009:

Epping Forest Lib Dems field full slate of candidates.

At the close of nominations, Liberal Democrats in Epping Forest have fielded a full slate of candidates for the forthcoming county council elections. Campaigning on a theme of services not spin, the Liberal Democrats are the party most likely to win seats from the Conservatives.

Mon 6th Apr 2009:

Keep our lights on.

Essex County Council wants to turn off the street lights in Epping Forest between midnight and 5 in the morning.

Sat 4th Apr 2009:

£18 million stitch up.

80% of those replying to Ann Haigh's recent survey said that the Conservative run county council was wrong to put £18 million of their money into the county's bank account.

Wed 25th Mar 2009:

Response to Epping Forest College.

Councillor Ann Haigh responded to the news that Epping Forest College are reducing the number of A-Levels it currently teaches. Ann said: "I was dismayed to learn that Loughton College intends to reduce the number of A level courses it will provide.The Epping Forest District has no sixth form college and there is great pressure on the sixth form places available at West hatch in Chigwell and many of our young people are travelling to Harlow College to continue their education.An emphasis on vocational learning will not address the needs of those young people who wish to take their studies to graduate level.

Thu 19th Feb 2009:

Epping Forest residents cut down on electricity.

Two thirds of respondents told Ann Haigh they are now more careful when it comes to heating their homes.

Fri 6th Feb 2009:

Children in Epping Forest will benefit from schools plan.

PROPOSALS from the Liberal Democrats for big improvements to schools and teaching will see around £48,000

Earlier Stories

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