Living in Westbourne I know that this part of Dorset is a wonderful place to live. There is much about it we want to protect and much we can improve.
Within the new Bournemouth West constituency – which again will include parts of Bourne Valley, Branksome and Alderney – there are many challenges. I want to be a community focused MP who works to solve these problems. Someone who is your champion in Westminster.
As I talk to local people I get a very clear sense of what matters to them:
- Fear of crime and experience of anti social behaviour is far too high. People – old and young alike - want to see the police – on the streets not in cars.
- Tourism is a vital part of the local economy and Bournemouth and Poole must strive to attract visitors. But our outlying communities must not be forgotten.
- The character of our area must be protected. The need for new housing must be balanced against ensuring that we have the facilities local people need.
- This area contributes a lot but does not get a fair deal from Government. The removal of the promise of funding to Bournemouth and Poole College and the poor financial grants to Bournemouth and Poole Councils show local people need a better deal.
If there is ever anything I can do to help, or if there is an issue you would like to raise with me, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Conor Burns MP
Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West
