The Greens got 4.5% of the vote in York in the 2005 General Election (up from 3.1% in 2001 and 1.5% in 1997).Andy Chase is 37 years old. He has previously stood for election to York City Council. In May 2007 he beat both Conservative and Liberal Democrat candidates to finish in second place to the Labour candidate in the Micklegate ward.
Andy Chase has lived in the Micklegate Ward for over 10 years and has been active in a number of local campaigns, particularly on planning issues. He opposed the Coppergate II shopping mall scheme and plans for the former Terrys chocolate site. He spoke out in favour of re-opening the Barbican centre as a non-profit community run venture. He has also been vocal in opposing the introduction of ticket barriers at York Railway Station.
His blueprint for the City of York includes introducing congestion charging, increasing the number of night buses and promoting independent retailers.
Contact Details
York Green Party, Basement, 22A Fishergate, York YO10 4AB
Telephone: 01904 636239
e-mail: yorkoffice@greenparty.org.uk
Hi - just to let you know that York Green Party has moved - now at
ReplyDeleteHolgate Villa,
22 Holgate Road,
York
YO24 4AB.
Phone number still the same
Thanks.