Jacob Pearce, who is the only Social Democratic Party Wales candidate standing in Caerphilly County Borough, has said he will “work tooth and nail” for Pontllanfraith – if elected.

Mr Pearce wants to preserve the leisure centre, protect green spaces such as the Sir Harold Finch memorial park and improve the council’s website.

The candidate said: “The Social Democratic Party is an economically left-leaning and patriotic political party, independent of special interests. This independence enables us to focus on our local community’s welfare and shared prosperity.”

Here’s exactly what Mr Pearce is pledging for Pontllanfraith:

• Bring back updated bus timetables at bus stops and stations.
• Continue the work to preserve and improve Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre.
• Improve and simplify the council’s website.
• Increase council transparency.
• Increase the frequency of the 26 (Cardiff) and 151 (Newport) Buses.
• Change the voting system to Single Transferrable Vote (STV).
• Protect green spaces across the county borough.
• Increase council investment in public services.

Mr Pearce added: “We care deeply for Caerphilly County Borough, and I will work tooth and nail for the residents of Pontllanfraith to improve leisure, social services and roads. I will protect the borough’s incredible natural environment, including local green spaces like Harold Finch Memorial Park.”

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