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

Fri 7th May 2010:

Swing to Lib Dems in Epping Forest.

The Liberal Democrats have overtaken the Labour Party in Epping Forest to become the main challengers to the Conservatives. They have also achieved a swing of 1.1% from the Conservatives.

Tue 27th Apr 2010:

Ann Haigh answers your questions.

Councillor Ann Haigh, the Liberal Democrat candidate at the forthcoming general election, has been answering your questions. Here is a selection of questions:

Wed 14th Apr 2010:

More and more people are displaying posters for Ann Haigh.

More and more local people are displaying posters either in their window or in their garden in support of Ann Haigh and the Liberal Democrats. If you want to show your support for Ann the best way is to display a poster in your home.

Mon 12th Apr 2010:

Fighting to protect our local NHS services.

Ann Haigh is fighting to protect our local NHS from cuts which could affect patients in Epping Forest. She is campaigning against the closure of the Accident and Emergency Department at St George's Hospital and to protect services at Whipps Cross and Princess Alexandra.

Tue 30th Mar 2010:

Chair of GLA's Transport Committee joins local campaign to keep open Epping Forest's ticket offices.

Caroline Pidgeon, Chair of the Greater London Authority's Transport Committee, met with campaigners yesterday to discuss Mayor Boris Johnson's plans to reduce the opening times at four of Epping Forest's Underground Stations.

Sun 21st Mar 2010:

Ann Haigh says 'Keep our Ticket Offices Open'.

Local Liberal Democrats have stepped up the pressure on the Conservative Mayor of London to scrap his plans to reduce the hours ticket offices in Epping Forest are open.

Fri 19th Mar 2010:

No to A and E Closure.

Local Liberal Democrat campaigners Gavin Chambers and Ann Haigh have launched a campaign asking the government to keep open A and E department at King George's Hospital.

Thu 11th Mar 2010:

Brook Road Pavement.

Cllrs Ann Haigh, Jill Sutcliffe, Angela Cass and Joyce Darby are pressing for a pavement to be provided along Brook Road. They have put in a high priority request to Essex County Council Highways to take action on this.

Sun 14th Feb 2010:

Parking Alert- County Council Publishes Final Parking Plans.

After over a year of delay the County Council is at last publishing its proposals for changes to parking restrictions in Buckhurst Hill.

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.

Earlier Stories

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