Fylde  Independents

Elaine Silverwood - Kirkham North Ward

About Me
Proprietor of SilverDell Bookshop and Ice Cream Parlour, Kirkham.

I have lived and worked in the Fylde most of my life, as have all my family. 

For the past 11 years, I have worked very hard, along with my business partner Sue and our fantastic team of 'girls' all of whom live locally, to establish SilverDell in the centre of Kirkham. 

We are thrilled to have won national awards and recognition, proudly flying the Kirkham flag.

I was delighted to be elected 4 years ago to serve in the Kirkham North Ward.

'In My View' ..........

Back in 2007 my first month as a Kirkham North Borough Councillor was very hectic. The thrill felt as the election results were announced, alongside a feeling of tremendous responsibility to the many people who voted for me, has meant I had to seize all the opportunities being given to new councillors to participate in lots of training sessions. This meant many hours spent with our experienced officers at the Town Hall being taught the Code of Conduct, Overview and Scrutiny, Licensing plus a day in a coach being shown many parts of the Borough, ending with the One-Stop-Shop in Kirkham. Whilst attending an "Introduction for new councillors" evening, I took the opportunity to offer my time to a number of officers who are involved with areas I feel very strongly about: regeneration, recycling and tourism.

I received a high number of phone calls from residents in Kirkham who have asked me to deal with specific problems. Being able to grasp these problems head-on and resolving a number of them very quickly with the help of my experienced colleague Cllr Liz Oades and officers at the Town Hall was and remains incredibly satisfying. I continue working with the police in a continuing effort in trying to make our town a safe and decent place to live and work.

I am again standing for the Fylde Borough Elections for the next 4 years

Councillor Elaine Silverwood

'My Credentials' .......

I have close daily involvement with Kirkham and conversation with residents of all ages in the course of my job.Standing as an Independent candidate enables me to speak and vote on local issues in the best interests of local people. I do not believe that party affiliations have any role in local decision-making and I have no interest or aspirations in party politics.
My passion for, and interest in Kirkham:- >>>
	Town Councillor for 8 years
	Kirkham In Bloom member for 9 years
	Kirkham Market Town Initiative member
	Carr Hill Community Association for 7 years
	Founder member of Kirkham and District Community Partnership (2006)
	Co-Founder of Kirkham and Wesham Business Group (2007)
	I have fought passionately to keep our town free from Pay and Display Parking, spearheading the campaign to keep our car parks free.
	Campaigned with others to protect and repair our War Memorial

If you have any issues you wish to discuss, 
please telephone me: (01772) 686818
or email elaine@fyldeindependents.org.uk