We are pleased to announce that Maria Wheeler will be the Conservative Candidate in Old Stevenage Division, which includes Symonds Green.
Maria has lived in the Old Town with her family for over 25 years. Before living in Stevenage Maria served as a councillor where she used to live in Brent which means she has proven experience in effectively representing residents.
Maria is a local business woman and as such she is passionate about the High Street, ensuring that any changes are positive and work to the advantage of businesses and residents alike.
About Maria, in her own words:
I’ve lived in Old Stevenage with my family for more than 25 years. I’m a businesswoman and I know it’s my time to give back. I can’t just leave it to someone else to take the reins, it would be passing the buck. I am keen to step in and deliver improvements for the residents of Old Town and Symonds Green.
I know I’ve got big shoes to fill. Cllr Graham Lawrence, who is retiring as Old Stevenage’s County Councillor, did a lot to improve the Old Town and Symonds Green. He also ensured that any changes to the High Street were done using common sense and for the benefit of both businesses and residents. I want to build on these successes and make our High Street more inviting.
Somewhere people want to spend a little time either getting their hair cut; some flowers for their beautiful wife or mother; and then in the evening, wining and dining with friends after a hard day’s work.
County Council has a plan to rejuvenate the High Street; to make it a little safer; a place people will want to buy a coffee or have their car repaired.
We, the Conservatives in Hertfordshire County Council, want to do all this but we can’t do so without your vote.
