Nigel Holdcroft’s assertion that SAEN has been responsible for “illegal” election leaflets is a disgraceful slur and a desperate attempt by a failed councillor to deflect public anger away from himself. SAEN absolutely denies any wrongdoing – the leaflet published on the CouncilBust.com website this morning was not written or distributed by SAEN.

Holdcroft is the leader of a council which has ridden roughshod over the people of this town in so many areas. Whether it’s airport expansion, road widening or tree-felling, public opinion has invariably been overwhelmingly against the council’s policies and this coming Thursday will be the day that the people of Southend have the opportunity to pass judgement on him and his council.

Holdcroft made the decision to side with big business against the electorate’s wishes so he can hardly complain if they sling him out. That’s democracy and he clearly doesn’t like it.

ENDS.

Notes to Editors

“Stop Airport Extension Now” (SAEN) was formed to campaign against the runway extension at Southend Airport. The group is not opposed to the Airport itself, which has co-existed with the residents of Southend for many years. SAEN is against the runway extension, which would lead to a massive increase in flights and destroy the lives of the people living, working or going to school anywhere near the flightpath.

For further information:

• Contact Denis Walker, Press Officer SAEN (Stop Airport Extension Now)
• Visit the SAEN website – http://saen.org.uk/

Tags: leafletgate

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