Alessandra Williams: independent parliamentary candidate for Hackney North
Alessandra Williams, independent parliamentary candidate for Hackney North and Stoke Newington
Independent candidate Alessandra Williams is running for Hackney North and Stoke Newington on an anti-poverty ticket.
Her manifesto states: “Hackney is the second-poorest local authority in England and the most deprived borough in London.
“It is shocking that Hackney North and Stoke Newington, a borough 1.5 miles from the City of London and in one of the world’s richest capital cities, could be so impoverished and I am determined to do something about it.
“My aim is to work with organisations with a proven track record of success and change, as well as the local council, to raise Hackney’s socio-economic status above what it is at present.”
To break the link between poor housing and poverty Ms William’s first priority is to secure ring-fenced government funding to improve social housing in her constituency.
Equally important for Ms Williams is tackling unemployment through engagement with local business. She wants to introduce a Hackney Loyalty Card, which accumulates points whenever people shop with small businesses in Hackney North and Stoke Newington.
The candidate also promises better training for those lacking qualifications and more jobs connected to the Olympics.
Other policy priorities:
Lobby local government for an increased budget to improve security on the streets by introducing volunteer community officers recruited from the local community.
Maintain the unique character of the area through ‘I’m Hackney and I’m proud’ campaign.
Increase social and community cohesion.
Tackle gang culture through specifically designed projects with proven track records and by partnering with organisations that build self-esteem, self-determination and a sense of identity.
More about Alessandra Williams (note: external site)
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Note: this article was originally published 15 April 2010 and was then re-published 25 April 2010.
Finally, some specific policies that are about the place we live in.
Like the loyalty card idea.
The main parties’ policies are the usual empty promises and very vague.
My only concern is that she is an independent. Is that good or bad? Not sure.
Want to know more.
I understand she lives in Surrey. Can anyone confirm?
I do live in Surrey but that should not detract from my purpose in standing in this election, and that is to bring about real change in Hackney North and Stoke Newington for the whole community.
I have energy, vision and am passionate about the causes that affect the people in this area. If I am elected I will move into the constituency shortly after, and if I am not elected I will continue to work with the individuals in the Hackney area, (both North and South) to assist them in achieving the right result for their current situation.
There is a lot of work to do and I am prepared to roll up my sleeves and get stuck in. One of the first items on the agenda, along with the parking difficulties, Hackney Loyalty Card and gun amnesty proposed, is to ensure that more jobs are given to people with skills from the Hackney North and Stoke Newington area.
If you want to support me in this campaign for more Olympic jobs for Hackney North and Stoke Newington workers – please email me at: alessandra4hackney@yahoo.com
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