FOCUS 297 is currently being delivered across the ward by our team of volunteers.
It leads on the sad death of veteran campaigner Clyde Kitson who recently lost his battle with cancer.
Please contact Bob Sullivan if you would like to join the local Liberal Democrat FOCUS Team, or get involved in future campaigning in Cann Hall. Email: bobsullivan@btinternet.com
You can access the latest FOCUS here: Cann Hall 297
Clyde Kitson – campaigner for local people for many years
It is with great sorrow that we mourn the passing of Clyde Kitson, who lost his battle with cancer a few days ago..
Clyde was a Yorkshire man who moved to Waltham Forest over 40 years ago to pursue his career as a geography teacher. He never strayed far from education, serving as a governor of Buxton School for more than two decades.
Clyde was first elected as a Councillor for Cann Hall in 1982 and is credited with laying the foundations for the party’s future successes. He topped the polls on his first try and elected two other Liberal Councillors alongside him, turning a ward with a Labour majority of 712 into a ward with a Liberal majority of 213. An unprecedented turnaround and one which saw Cann Hall stay yellow for the next 36 years.
After serving as a Councillor for 20 years, sitting on a vast array of committees, Clyde retired from the Council in 2002. He never disengaged from local politics, serving as a governor of Buxton School and Chair of Governors for many years, he also served as Chair and Membership Officer of the local Liberal Democrats alongside a variety of other party roles. His most recent effort was to stand as a Liberal Democrat candidate in the local elections just a month ago.
Clyde’s rough northern charm and booming voice made him an instantly recognisable character at meetings, and although people might have found themselves locking horns with him on occasion he was universally respected. He was a man of great detail, often taking on tasks so monotonous they would drive anyone else to despair, and a great believer in knuckling down and getting on with the job. Because of this, he was often a driving force within the party; spurring us on to go the extra mile.
Clyde had Cann Hall in his blood and dedicated most of his time to trying to make Cann Hall a better place for the people who live there. Many residents know Clyde for his unrelenting work, and his stubbornness in not resting until a problem was solved. In ways big and small Clyde left Cann Hall a better place than he found it, and for that reason is an inspiration to all of us who want to see our communities flourish.
Clyde’s funeral has been arranged for Monday the 16th July at 2pm at the South Chapel at the City of London crematorium.
Flowers or donations to the Alzheimer society UK via William Denys Funeral Directors
159 Leytonstone Road
Stratford
London
E15 1LH
FOCUS 294 was delivered across the ward about a week ago by our team of volunteers.
FOCUS 295 is due from the printers by the weekend.
Please contact Clyde Kitson on 8534 2947 or by email c.kitson61@gmail.com, if you would like to help deliver the FOCUS newsletter near your home, each round takes about 45 minutes.
If you would like to help with local campaigning in the run up to the 3 May local Council elections, please contact Clyde, who will be pleased to hear from you.
Access FOCUS 294 here: Cann Hall 294
Access FOCUS 295 here: Cann Hall 295
Cann Hall Liberal Democrat FOCUS Team 2018 – Mahmood Faiz, Liz Phillips & Rupert Alexander
The latest edition of the Cann Hall FOCUS Newsletter is hot off the press and will be delivered across the ward by our volunteer helpers.
It leads on the launch of the local election campaign, and introduces the Liberal Democrat FOCUS Team candidates fighting Cann Hall ward (see photograph above).
Please contact Clyde Kitson on 8534 2947 if you would like to help deliver the FOCUS near your home. It is usually published about every six weeks and a round should take about 45 minutes. Thank you.
In the past year Lib Dem membership has soared to a record high. Please get in touch with our veteran local campaigner Clyde Kitson if you would like to join this growing movement.
You can access a copy of the FOCUS here: Cann Hall 293
The FOCUS Team – Mahmood Faiz, Liz Phillips and Rupert Alexander outside Fred Wigg Tower
The latest edition of the Cann Hall FOCUS Newsletter is with the printers and will be delivered across the ward by our volunteer helpers.
It leads on the news that a public meeting led to outrage when the Labour-led Council revealed that they are still pushing their intention to Transform both Fred Wigg and John Walsh Towers by stripping both blocks back to shells and rebuilding.
Please contact Clyde Kitson on 8534 2947 if you would like to help deliver the FOCUS near your home. It is usually published about every six weeks and a round should take about 45 minutes. Thank you.
In the past year Lib Dem membership has soared to a record high. Please get in touch with our veteran local campaigner Clyde Kitson if you would like to join this growing movement.
You can access a copy of the FOCUS here: Cann Hall 292
Trumpington Road Respite and Care Centre
The latest issue of the Cann Hall FOCUS Newsletter has been delivered across the ward free of charge by our team of volunteers.
The lead article covered the Council’s intention to close down the Trumpington Road Respite Centre, claiming that it is underused.
The FOCUS Team would like to hear from you if you would like to help deliver FOCUS near your home, and keep local people informed. A round usually takes about 45 minutes, every 6 – 8 weeks.
In the last year the Lib Dems have seen their membership soar as record numbers have joined the Party. Please get in touch with our veteran local campaigner Bob Sullivan if you would like to join this growing movement.
Please contact Bob Sullivan on (020) 8556 8335 if you would like to help, thank you.
Plans to replace Sansom Road Estate garage
The latest issue of the Cann Hall FOCUS Newsletter Is with the printers and will delivered across the ward free of charge by our team of volunteers.
This issue expands on the Council’s plan to demolish the Sansom Road Estate’s underground car park, and the rooftop play area. As you will see from the Newsletter the Council have put out conflicting stements concerning their plans. All residents are urged, whatever their views, to respond to the Council’s consultation document before 2nd October.
The FOCUS Team would like to hear from you if you would like to help deliver FOCUS near your home, and keep local people informed. A round usually takes about 45 minutes, every 6 – 8 weeks.
In the last year the Lib Dems have seen their membership soar as record numbers have joined the Party. Please get in touch with our veteran local campaigner Clyde Kitson if you would like to join this growing movement.
Please contact Clyde Kitson on (020) 8534 2947 if you would like to help, thank you.
You can see a copy of FOCUS here: Cann Hall 289
Sansom Road underground car park with play area above
The latest issue of the Cann Hall FOCUS Newsletter Is with the printers and will delivered across the ward free of charge by our team of volunteers.
This issue leads on the Council’s plan to demolish the Sansom Road Estate’s underground car park, and the rooftop play area. All residents are urged, whatever their views, to respond to the Council’s consultation document before 2nd October.
The FOCUS Team would like to hear from you if you would like to help deliver FOCUS near your home, and keep local people informed. A round usually takes about 45 minutes, every 6 – 8 weeks.
In the last year the Lib Dems have seen their membership soar as record numbers have joined the Party. Please get in touch with our veteran local campaigner Clyde Kitson if you would like to join this growing movement.
Please contact Clyde Kitson on (020) 8534 2947 if you would like to help, thank you.
You can see a copy of FOCUS here: Cann Hall 288
The latest issue of the Cann Hall FOCUS Newsletter Is hot off the press and will delivered across the ward free of charge by our team of volunteers.
An impression of the refurbished Towers
This issue leads on the refurbishment plans for Fred Wigg and John Walsh Towers in Montague Road, and features a petition calling on Waltham Forest Council to pledge that no cladding will be added to the building unless it is 100% non-flammable and meets the highest safety standards. Additionally a sprinkler system should be added to both towers and the link building.
The FOCUS Team would like to hear from you if you would like to help deliver FOCUS near your home, and keep local people informed. A round usually takes about 45 minutes, every 6 – 8 weeks.
In the last year the Lib Dems have seen their membership soar as record numbers have joined the Party. Please get in touch with our veteran local campaigner Clyde Kitson if you would like to join this growing movement.
Please contact Clyde Kitson on (020) 8534 2947 if you would like to help, thank you.
You can see a copy of FOCUS here: Cann Hall 287
The latest issue of the Cann Hall FOCUS Newsletter Is hot off the press and will delivered across the ward free of charge by our team of volunteers.
The FOCUS Team would like to hear from you if you would like to help deliver FOCUS near your home, and keep local people informed. A round usually takes about 45 minutes, every 6 – 8 weeks.
In the last year the Lib Dems have seen their membership soar as record numbers have joined the Party. Please get in touch with our veteran local campaigner Clyde Kitson if you would like to join this growing movement.
Please contact Clyde Kitson on (020) 8534 2947 if you would like to help, thank you.
You can see a copy of FOCUS here: Cann Hall 286