At this year's local elections for Surrey Heath Borough Council, we are proud to announce that our candidates for Parkside are Steed Bennett and Louise Grainger.
Steed Bennett:
My name is Steed Bennett, I'm proudly standing as your new Conservative candidate for Parkside Ward in these upcoming local elections on Thursday.
Why choose me? I'm young, fresh and hungry. I'm finishing up at the University of Reading and work for a kitchen company in Farnborough. Yes I know, running for Council is certainly not what most young men in their early twenties are doing. I'm doing this because I genuinely care about my local community and feel I can make a difference for the better.
I've knocked on hundreds if not thousands of doors at this point and listened to every single concern, no matter how big or small. I will always listen to you, my email is on my page and my inbox is always open to residents with concerns.
Though my legs are certainly tired at this point, I'm still hungry to make a difference, that's why I want to do this. I want to campaign for local issues and slightly larger ones across Surrey. I believe my experience as a young person can bring a new perspective to certain issues, helping Surrey develop its next generation and showing younger people they are not only more than welcome in politics but should not be afraid to be Conservative.
I believe strongly in a community. I love Camberley, I love Surrey. I believe those who stand on Surrey Heath Borough Council should genuinely love the areas they live in and want to improve them. Not bring them down but raise them up and be proud of where we call home.
Louise Grainger:
For those of you that don’t know me, I’m Louise Grainger. I have decided to stand as your local Parkside candidate. This has come about because of my campaign to get a pelican crossing installed outside my children's junior school in Frimley, you can read all about this at: facebook.com/PelicanCrossingCampaign
It took four long years and was such a journey, but eventually in 2022, the flashing green man became a reality!
I want you to know more about me, so you can decide if I'm the right person to represent you at SHBC...
I am a full-time working Mum of two boys, I'm married, and I also care for my Mum who is sadly affected by Alzheimer's. I am now 50 years old, and I have had a lot of life experience at this point, dealing with many challenges along the way, but always with a determination and attitude of never giving up!
I care about people, animals and the environment, I also care about the community we live in, the safety of children and I have an altruistic desire to help others.
I have always found myself naturally falling into a counselling role among friends, family and colleagues. I am also a trained Mental Health First Aider.
I'm a great communicator and know my way around social media. I've always had a very strong work ethic and am not afraid to roll up my sleeves and graft, most recently with my own home renovations. I am on a level with all you hard working families, striving to give your children the best education possible.
If your experience of life resonates with mine, or even if it doesn't; please know that if you vote for me, I will do my utmost to stand up for what you need and get things done.
Thank you for reading!
Pictured, Steed and Louise
