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The party is contesting all county council seats in the Hexham constituency. If elected, the party said its priorities will include protection for private renters and green retro fitting of existing housing. Protecting frontline workers and ensuring secure jobs with proper pay and training are some of the other priorities. The party wants to introduce a community hub in every ward, providing a base for community health and social services as well as voluntary activities. Prioritising investment in town centres and support for sustainable business, framed by the green agenda is also high on the agenda. Hexham Central with Acomb candidate Penny Grennan said: “The time is right for an alternative to Tory austerity and sleaze. ....
POLITICAL battle lines have been drawn for the county council seats throughout Hexham. The Conservatives currently hold Hexham Central with Acomb and Hexham East with Coun. Trevor Cessford and Coun. Cath Homer currently incumbent. They will both re-stand for election in May’s election, and Hexham Town Council member Liam Panesh hopes to usurp current councillor for Hexham West, Independent Derek Kennedy, to make it a clean sweep for the Tories in the town. But Labour are looking to muscle in on the town too, and Penny Grennan, the party’s parliamentary candidate in the 2019 General Election, is looking to take the Hexham Central seat. ....