Two new candidates join Independents for Newark
Independents for Newark (IfN) is pleased to announce the addition of two more candidates to the May 2023 Town and District Council elections. Dr Simon Forde and Rowan Cozens have pledged to stand under the IfN banner and fight for greater equality and prosperity for their constituents.
Dr Simon Forde, owner of a successful academic history press and based in Balderton, is eager to see money flow back into the local area and be used to benefit people's lives. As he puts it, “We are all being careful with our money today; so too should governments. I am instinctively thrifty, and so I’d act as if every penny spent by the Council were my own, our own.”
Dr Forde is also impressed by the level of engagement from his constituents and the great ideas he hears on the street. However, one phrase he keeps hearing is ‘They’re just not listening.’ With his candidature, he hopes to change that.
Rowan Cozens – a passionate supporter of independent businesses and the arts – is the eighth candidate to join the IfN team. Rowan, who has lived in Newark for over 20 years, is a strong believer in providing young people with creative outlets to counter antisocial behaviour.
If elected, Rowan plans to improve Newark's tourist offerings, including easier access, a fully-functioning tourist information office in the centre, and varied arts and cultural events to suit every purse. “The general public wants to see that their hard-earned money is being spent responsibly," she states. "I believe that my policies and plans for the district will ensure that Newark is a captivating destination for tourists and residents alike."
Eight independent candidates under the IfN banner have been announced since the start of January 2023, with more underway.
"We are thrilled to have these two candidates join us in our mission to bring independent and progressive values to the ballot box,” said IfN spokesperson, Jenni Harding. "Our candidates are passionate about their communities, and they will bring a much-needed fresh perspective to Newark and Sherwood District Council."
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About Independents for Newark
Independents for Newark (IfN) is a local community group dedicated to representing the interests of the people of Newark in the Town and District Council elections. IfN has a strong local focus and believes in the power of communities to bring about positive change. They are committed to fighting for greater equality and prosperity for their constituents.
You can read Dr Simon Forde’s full bio here:https://www.independentsfornewark.co.uk/simon-forde
You can read Rowan Cozens’ full bio here: https://www.independentsfornewark.co.uk/rowan-cozens
If you want to stand, support or vote for Independents in the May 2023 elections, please visit www.independentsfornewark.co.uk
