EYE & THORNEY Ann Sylvester (Labour)
Ann Sylvester, of Coneygree Road, Stanground, was a city councillor for Stanground between 2002 and 2004.

A retired customer relations officer, Mrs Sylvester has two daughters and four grandchildren, and is an active supporter of the charities Oxfam, NSPCC, Wateraid and Amnesty International.

She said: "As I am retired, I have plenty of time to deal with any problems that people may have.

"People assume that there are fewer Labour voters in the rural wards, but I want to give people the opportunity to vote for a Labour candidate.

"I am concerned by the Conservative domination of the city council, especially because I think decisions should not be made for political
reasons, but for the good of the people who I would represent.

"I still think there are many concerns about waste collection in Eye and Thorney, and fortnightly collections mean smelly bin bags are left out on the street."

EYE & THORNEY: Ray Dobbs (Conservative)
FORMER Thorney schoolboy Ray Dobbs will be best known to the Peterborough public as the mayor's chauffeur and beadle.

Mr Dobbs, of Newstead Avenue, Eye Green, has now retired after a 39-year career with Peterborough City Council.

He said: "Over many years, I have sat in on numerous council meetings thinking one day I would love to stand as a city councillor.

"That is why I am seeking your support to serve the residents of Eye and Thorney as your local councillor.

"My priorities – if elected – are to retain the character of Eye and Thorney villages, as well as working to protect community facilities, such as Thorney library, post offices and local businesses in Eye.

"I would also seek to improve transport lines from the villages to Peterborough and protecting the environment against inappropriate planning schemes and development.

"And I would lobby Cambridgeshire police to make sure our local police presence is maintained."

EYE & THORNEY: John Bartlett (Independent)
FORMER mayor and deputy mayor of Peterborough John Bartlett was the city councillor for Thorney between 1986 and 1997, before the ward was extended to include Eye, which he has represented for the past 11 years.

Cllr Bartlett said: "The Sunday bus service through Eye was
withdrawn by the Conservative-led Peterborough City Council on April 1. When I raised the question at full council, I was told it had been re-instated, but for how long?

"My concerns for both Eye and Thorney are that there are plans to build an extra 700 houses in the villages, with Thorney being re-classified from a rural growth village to a key service centre.

"The council also ceased funding of Eye Junior Youth Club and closed Thorney Youth Club.

"I will continue to campaign for more resources to be made available for youth facilities in both villages.

"My priority will be to retain the amenities and facilities both villages currently enjoy."

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