“I find it insulting to call Havering ‘broken’ It’s people who make a place, far more than the local council”-The Team fighting for residents across St Alban’s Ward.

As a Town and Country Planner Martin Firmstone, the Conservative Candidate for St. Alban’s Ward, Romford and Hornchurch, is well versed in the laws of planning and has spent the past twenty years working in local government as a Planning Enforcement Officer. 

He is a Director of the Management Company of his court of flats.His work experience makes him the ideal candidate for the job of Councillor – on top of which he actually lives in St. Alban’s Ward and has been a political activist there for four years.

“As well as being able to bring my professional knowledge to Havering Council, I live right here in St. Alban’s Ward, in Victoria Road” said Martin. “Judith and I have worked together for four years, since the last local election. I have delivered newsletters, helped at Ward Surgeries, attended local events and was selected as the Conservative Candidate a whole year ago – long before the other parties. Judith and I work and get on really well together  – we are a real team.”

Instantly recognisable by her hats, scarves and handbags, Councillor Judith Holt feels privileged to have served the community of the Victoria Road / Brentwood Road area of Romford, plus the Park Lane / Globe Road area of Hornchurch, for eight years, as Councillor for Romford Town and now St. Alban’s Ward. She has always believed that it’s the little things that matter most. 

“Other parties speak of ‘big wins’ and ‘change’ – but I get most satisfaction in helping someone with something which matters particularly to them,” said Councillor Holt.” Their housing, a wrongful parking ticket, a broken paving stone – it all adds up as part of the bigger picture to help the people of Havering.” 

“Having been a Councillor for eight years, I have come to realise that local councils as a whole do need a complete overhaul in the way they are run. They need to be much more cost-effective, which is why the Conservatives have identified financial savings. However, I find it insulting to call Havering ‘broken’. It’s people who make a place, far more than the local council, and this is a slight on all those who live and work in Havering.”

Martin and Judith look forward to being Conservative Councillors for St. Alban’s Ward for the next four years, continuing to be voices for everyone in Romford and Hornchurch. As Martin says, “Politics is about people.”

Martin Firmstone and Councillor Judith Holt standing in St Alban’s Ward.

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