East Berwickshire Ward

David Raw has been returned as the LibDem Councillor.

Priorities for East Berwickshire - LibDems will deliver

• A fair share of the SBC Budget for East Berwickshire, and keeping in touch through regular surgeries, report back newsletters and contact with Community Councils.

• Retain village schools. They are the heart of our communities.

• Better post 16 opportunities at Eyemouth High School following criticism by the Inspectorate.

• Improve early diagnosis and support for children with dyslexia.

• Work for better dental provision in Eyemouth and East Berwickshire.

• Meals on Wheels a vital lifeline for the elderly. Where possible use wholesome locally sourced produce in all SBC catering.

• Intermediate respite care for the elderly and others with special needs is vital and needs to be sustained.

• Affordable housing to help our young people to get on the housing ladder and to keep our communities alive.

• Development needs to be at the right scale and in line with village needs, plans and architectural styles. Unsightly over-development should be rejected. The Berwickshire coast is a precious heritage.

• Post Offices are a vital resource in our villages. We will fight to keep them open.

• Jobs and Tourism Support and encourage a strong local economy.

• Digital TV Switchover. Get SBC Trading Standards Officers to give advice and to vet the cost and quality of work to avoid 'rip offs' in the changeover.

David Raw

Experience in Local Government and Education

David Raw - Experience

David Raw lives in Cockburnspath in the East Berwickshire Ward. He was born in Northumberland and educated at Bradford Grammar School and London University where he graduated in History and Education. Before moving to the Borders, David was the Head of three schools in Cumbria. He has experience of local government as a member of South Lakeland District Council and Eden District Council. David has been an active Liberal all his life and first joined the party having been influenced by the leadership of Jo Grimond. He is the author of two books on the First World War : a biography of the Rev. T.B. Hardy V.C., D.S.O., M.C., and 'The Bradford Pals'. He has appeared in and provided research for radio and television programmes with Border, Tyne Tees and the BBC. David is currently working on a doctorate on the generalship of Sir Aylmer Hunter-Weston of Hunterston which has strong resonances with the K.O.S.B. in Gallipoli and on the Somme. He leads groups on guided tours of the First and Second World War battlefields, including D-Day Veterans to the Normandy Beaches 60th Anniversary Ceremonies in 2004.

David's hobbies include reading, music, the theatre, gardening and walking as well as watching soccer and cricket.

• Postal address: Rose Cottage,3,The Orchard,Cockburnspath,Berwickshire,TD13 5YG

• Telephone number: 01368 830530

• E-mail address: david.raw@borderslibdems.org.uk