Scartho Ward - Candidates | This is Grimsby

THE local elections are now under a week away, so to help you make sure you make the right decision, the Grimsby Telegraph has caught up with all the candidates from each ward. As well as finding out what they plan to do, our local government reporter PETER CRAIG has also been quizzing them on their interests. Today, we take a closer look at the candidates standing in the Scartho Ward. Profiles for all candidates in all local wards will be featured each day in the run-up to the election on May 6.

Sally Dixon

spring: St Giles' Church in Scartho.

Party: Liberal Democrats

Birthplace: Spalding

Age: 42

Home: Limetree Ave

Married/partner: Married to Kevin for 22 years

Children: Two daughters.

Favourite TV Programme: Gavin and Stacey

Favourite film: Goodnight and Good Luck

Favourite record: Leave Right Now, Will Young

Favourite food: Chocolate

Favourite drink: Red bush tea

How I will improve my ward: Scartho is a fantastic place to live and has many positive aspects, however, I would endeavour to improve the ward by improving footpaths, addressing irresponsible parking. Investing in and repairing the roads in the ward and working with local businesses to ensure that Scartho remains a vibrant community and supporting local community groups to ensure their long term viability and providing opportunities for local residents to raise issues and being honest if I do not have the answers or can not resolve a situation.

David Hornby

Party: Conservative

Birthplace: Grimsby

Age: 59

Home: Scartho

Married/partner: Married

Children: A daughter

Favourite TV programme: Have I Got News for You

Favourite Film: Matrix

Favourite Record: I like all kinds of music

Favourite Food: Italian/Chinese

Favourite Drink: Beer/Wine

How I will improve my ward: Having lived in Scartho for 26 years and ward councillor for the last four, if re-elected I would continue to work with residents in resolving the local issues that concern them most in a positive and constructive way. I would work towards providing youth facilities in the village to give our young people something to do and somewhere to go. I would like to see stricter enforcement of the parking regulations and encourage the police to provide more frequent foot patrols in the area, and I would continue to support eligible local groups and organisations through the ward funding scheme.

Alex Baxter

Party: Independent – Scartho First

Birthplace: Armadale

Age: 64

Home: Sophia Avenue, Scartho, Grimsby

Married/partner: Married

Children: Two

Favourite film: The Italian Job

Favourite record: Hotel California, The Eagles

Favourite food: Grimsby Fish and Chips

Favourite drink: Coffee

How I will improve my ward: In representing Scartho I will encourage vibrant and sustainable advancement with our unique community talents pulling together to make the best of local opportunities. For many years I was one of the silent majority; this has changed, give me the opportunity and I will let your voice be heard. As managing director of a UK Company, I brought new business to the area and with 24 years active service in HM Forces I know how to challenge, scrutinise, and fight for SCARTHO FIRST; I will always be available to you and very transparent – Independent with hard work ethics.

Marian Jervis

Party: Labour.

Birthplace: London

Age: 62

Married/partner: Partner

Children: Three sons, five grandchildren

Favourite TV programme: The Bill

Favourite film: Shirley Valentine

Favourite record: Eva Cassidy, Somewhere over the Rainbow.

Favourite food: My home-cooked spaghetti bolognese

Favourite drink: Bombay sapphire gin and tonic.

How I will improve my ward: We need to do something about the state of the footpaths. The elderly are at risk. There has been some repair, but it is not enough and it has cracked up in the frosty weather. I am also concerned about the two play areas in Scartho because of the amount of broken glass there is on the grass. It is not safe for the children who go there and, despite councillors having been warned about it, nothing has been done about it. I shall. I am retired now from the NHS and will commit my time to the residents of Scartho.

Paul Gibson