Rohan Wilson (Liberal Democrat)
A CITY resident since 1978, Rohan Wilson, of Benland, Bretton, works for Sustrans, plays violin in local orchestras and organises regular walks in Peterborough's surrounding countryside.

He said: "I have been working for the Liberal Democrats in Walton for 10 years now. What is special about Walton is that it still has small businesses and shops, and an intensely local but lively character.

"I have been greatly impressed by my visits to the Voyager School, and would like to see it becoming north Peterborough's main centre for community activities.

"Access to green spaces is an issue in places and more neighbourhood play areas are needed. Lincoln Road's traffic needs to be tamed to make this area safer and more pleasant for all residents.

"If elected, I would continue the Liberal Democrat tradition of keeping in touch, year round, with every household in Walton."

Marianne Walker (Labour)
FIRST-TIME candidate Marianne Walker, who lives in Dogsthorpe Road, is a self-employed alternative therapist.

She is an active trade union member, and participates fully in the Peterborough Trade Union Council.

She said: "My priorities are to tackle issues that are of importance to Walton residents, such as public transport, provision of services plus facilities for the elderly and disabled at affordable costs.

"I also want to see the re-introduction of weekly bin services, especially in the summer months.

"I am concerned about environmental issues and the preservation of existing parks and green spaces.

"I believe that the provision of youth and sporting facilities are especially important to maintain a healthy and high quality environment for everyone to enjoy."

John Johnson (Conservative)
BORN in Lincoln Road, John Johnson, of Churchfield Road, Walton, has spent the vast majority of his life living in the ward.

Mr Johnson's career has seen him design bridges and roads for Ely County Council and model filling stations and terminal pipework installations for Texaco.

He said: "I believe that the major issues in the area are vandalism, graffiti and litter, as well as a lack of police presence to prevent these things happening.

"There needs to be better liaison between councillors and the police because I don't think there is anything like that happening at the moment.

"As a candidate who lives in the ward, I believe I am best-placed to understand what residents need, rather than someone who lives outside the area. I am among the people all the time, meaning I know what goes on."

Charles Day (Conservative)
FOLLOWING an education at Lincoln Road Boys' School, Charles Day, of Itter Crescent, Walton, has worked in the motor trade for 35 years.

Mr Day, a qualified vehicle technician, is married to Paston councillor Sue Day.

He said: "Having lived in Walton for 40 years, I have watched it slowly change. I'm just a local man who wants to make a difference.

"There are issues that need solving, such as HGVs on Lincoln Road and replacing missing bus shelters, but what Walton really lacks is youth facilities.

"If elected, I would push for the creation of a skate park or youth club because once children reach 12 there is nothing for them to do. That is the age that youngsters can go one of two ways.

"A by-product of children not having gainful entertainment is graffiti and anti-social behaviour, which we must work to avoid."

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