Hyland to Contest Council Elections in May 2011

• Will provide honest, effective representation of all the people
• Has an impeccable track record
• Will challenge the establishment parties
• Has 20 years experience in local politics

DAVY Hyland has topped the polls each of the three times he was elected to council by the people of Newry.

Now, following a short spell away from politics, he has decided to run again to give the people of Newry fair, honest and effective representation on Newry and Mourne District Council as an independent candidate.

Explaining his decision to contest the local government elections on May 5, Davy said: “I believe council has become inert and is in need of a shake up. That was enough to make me consider trying again.

“I've watched with growing concern as schemes that were being talked about back when I was first elected made no progress and, in some cases, slipped away.”

“The situation with the Albert Basin, the sports complex, those things have been allowed to falter and fall. It's symptomatic of, what I think, is a wider lethargy that's set in at council and I believe the ratepayers aren't getting value for money.”

“I want to do what I can to change that and play my part in a more proactive and energetic council.”

Davy, a married father-of-two, spent three terms as a councillor on Newry and Mourne District Council, topping the poll at each election. He was an MLA at Stormont for a short period.

“Being in Stormont was also a factor in my decision to stand down. Back then it was dormant, an Ivory Tower and I felt very out of touch with the reasons I'd gotten into politics in the first place.”

“Politics is my passion – it's what I did my degree in, it's what I taught when I was a full-time teacher. Councils, even with their limited powers, can get things done and make a real difference to people's lives – that's what it's all about for me.”

Our Roads Need Sorted

Independent council candidate for Newry, Davy Hyland, has bitterly criticised the state of Newry roads following the December freeze.

“When Newry was granted city status eight years ago we were promised significant changes to the area’s infrastructure to ensure that Newry would be able to compete with the neighbouring cities of Belfast and Dublin,” said Mr Hyland.

“However, Newry still retains the unwanted accolade of being one of the worst bottlenecks in the whole of Ireland and this problem is compounded by the intolerable state of the roads that are characterised by ever increasing cracks and potholes.”

“As one who cycles the roads of the city every day of the week, I can vouch for their dismal deterioration, especially since the Christmas period.”

“Surely it is time Roads Service and the Minister got their act together and instigated a comprehensive and far-reaching review of the state of Newry’s roads and acted accordingly.”

Nail The Lie

Independent candidate Davy Hyland has called on Newry voters not to be misled by voting misinformation in the run-up to the forthcoming local government election.

“In the run up to the local elections, the establishment parties will once again peddle misinformation, particularly about how you can vote for only one candidate in one of Newry’s seven electoral wards,” said Mr Hyland.

“Furthermore, they also state that you can only vote for a candidate who also lives in the same ward as you do - nothing could be further from the truth.”

“The reality is that any voter in Newry, whether in Derrybeg, Drumalane, Barcroft or the Warrenpoint Road, can vote for any of the listed candidates.”

“Moreover, as this is a PR election, voters can and should use electoral choice by voting 1, 2, 3 in order of preference.”

“This newssheet believes that you should cast your first vote (the most important one) for a candidate with experience, honesty and integrity.”

Look Out For Your Neighbours

Independent council candidate Davy Hyland has called on residents to look out for vulnerable members of the community.
 

They use the cover of darkness to carry out their despicable deeds and then slither back under their stones, leaving a trail of emotional destruction behind them.”

“We will always have these cowards in our society so it is vital that people are alert and vigilant at all times and particularly look out for their elderly neighbours who are, unfortunately, all-too-often the targets of these spineless thugs.”

“We have to stand together as a community and stand up to people who bring nightly fear to the people who deserve to live their lives without fear of attack.”

Mr Hyland was commenting after a pensioner in Carnagh Park in Newry was the target of burglars for the third time in just two years.

“People are rightly disgusted by this latest attack on an elderly member of our community.”

“The cowards behind these sort of attacks prey on the most vulnerable members of society and have no regard for the devastating affect that this type of incident can have on a person.”

Get Registered!

Knowing from past experience it is quite clear that large numbers of local people are still not included on the electoral register

Remember, even if you are over 18 and have lived in Newry all your life, you will not be able to vote on May 5 if your name is not included on the above register.

However, there is still a small window of opportunity for people to be included.

The cut-off date is April 14 and you can contact Banbridge Electoral Office with information on your full name, date of birth, full address and postal code.

They will send out a form and envelope to ensure your rightful registration.

If you have any difficulty with this matter please contact Davy Hyland on 07801 676 567 or Stephen Murney on 07525 446 629.

We will be more than happy to help you with this important matter.