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| Andrew Pope - Independent Network at Millbrook Towers Photo: Southampton Independents (CT) |
Andrew Pope is standing to be re-elected to the Redbridge ward that he represented for eight years between 2011 and 2019 - first with Labour, then as an Independent when he quit Labour in disgust at what they were doing to the people of the area.
Andrew was the first Southampton Independents councillor. He co-founded Southampton Independents with Denise Wyatt and other local residents and supporters.
Those supporters are still supporting Andrew. They endorse and recommend Andrew to be re-elected. Andrew has worked very hard for the area and is known for getting things done over many years.
And because of his recent hard work, Andrew has new supporters.
Residents of Millbrook, Maybush and Redbridge say:
"Andrew Pope stands up for our area. Vote Andrew Pope Independent Network on the 7th May because he isn't told what to do by political parties. Andrew is Putting You First. Only Andrew Pope can beat Labour here. Enough is enough. Help him to help you and yours."
These are the words of local residents, which they have agreed to be used on our website, on our letters and leaflets, and on all social media. More endorsements are below.
You will see their support in the form of election boards which supporters agree to be put up, because they support Andrew Pope Independent to be the Independent councillor for Redbridge again.
Andrew is self-funded. He pays for his leaflets, letters and election boards. He does it because he cares about the people of Redbridge. His priorities are determined by many conversations with residents.
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| Andrew Pope with Election Board in Redbridge Photo: Southampton Independents (AP) |
Ken, who has been a supporter of Andrew for 10 years, says:
"I will vote for Andrew and support him because of what he has done to protect our parks at Five Acres, Mansel Park and Green Park. He stands up against those who want to take it away from the public."
Jean, a new supporter, says:
"I had problems with vermin and dog faeces in a neighbour's council garden.
I had complained before to the Council but nothing got done.
Worse than that, the man was angry with me. I am an old lady who is not mobile.
A week after I contacted Andrew, it was cleared up.
Andrew got it done. It took 3 people six or seven hours.
Good luck to Andrew. I will be voting for him."
Stuart, a new supporter, says:
"I recently met Andrew Pope and found him to be a likeable, trustworthy and dedicated public servant who genuinely wants to support his constituents.
He previously helped our street by standing with the local community against proposed warehouse development, and although the project ultimately went ahead, his effort and advocacy were clearly appreciated."
John has supported Andrew since 2016, but had previously stopped voting because he says political parties are all useless and the same, says:
"Unlike most councillors, who owe their allegiance to one political party or another Andrew Pope, as an independent, can and does work for the people who elect him.
We need him to be our councillor again. If he stands, I will be voting for him. You should too.
When Andrew Pope was our local councillor, of the three councillors we had, he was the one who got things done.
When the residents had a problem with the roadside trees not being maintained, Andrew got that sorted.
When I had a problem with the council tax band my home was in, Andrew came to my house and helped me to get the council tax band lowered. I can't see many other councillors doing that.”
Wayne, who has been a supporter of Andrew for a decade, says:
"Andrew stands up for the area, and is not told what to do by political parties.
He is here as a representative of the people and the area.
That's what a councillor should be.
Andrew is that."
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| Andrew at Five Acres Photo: Southampton Independents (CT) |
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| Vote Andrew Pope Independent Network on 7th May Image: Independent Network |