Kim Slater stood for the Equality Party in the Cheshire East by-election, Macclesfield Central Ward on 20th November, and got 2.5% of the vote, the first time the Equality Party has ever stood in Macclesfield. She beat the LibDem candidate. The election was won by the Greens, largely in our view because the party leader, Zack Polanski, is championing our policies in the media. Congratulations to John Knight who will be an excellent Councillor.
Kim fought a positive campaign and many people on the doorstep agreed with Equality Party policies. As a new party we couldn’t get the reach this time around, but we will be back in Macclesfield, and around the country!
Who is Kim Slater?
Kim has lived and worked in Macclesfield for over 20 years. She loves her town for its community, creativity and ambition, and wants to mix that spirit with her extensive experience to bring ‘more to Macc’.
Kim’s election promises were to:
- Optimise the Council Tax spend on Social Care, 70p in every £1 must deliver more for those who need it most.
- Increase bus and train services, creating better transport links within and between our towns for all.
- Tackle violence against women and girls and make our streets safer for all. More can be done to keep you safe – 3 sexual assaults per day reported in Cheshire East.
- Combat domestic violence, through prevention, education, and protection. More can be done for our families – 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men are victims.
- Develop affordable childcare and improved SEND strategies through consultation with parents and providers.
- Prioritise affordable housing, ensuring there are quality homes to rent or buy for all.
- Approve sustainable development that protects our green spaces for our future.
- Continue revitalising Macclesfield Town Centre, making it accessible, inclusive, and sustainable
Kim would bring equality and inclusion to the top of the agenda so that the council works together for everyone.
Promoted by Jane Evans on behalf of Kim Slater, both of the Equality Party at Grosvenor House, 3 Chapel St, CW12 4AB
Kim has a record of senior cross-team leadership that will break down the Cheshire East silos, balance the books, and get value for every pound of your Council Tax:
- Business leader with responsibility for multi-million pound budgets and teams of over 200 people
- Outstanding influencer, gets teams working together to do things differently
- Girl Guide and Brownie Leader in Macclesfield for 15 years
- Campaigned for change for 10 years with the Equality Party Team
- Protested for improved childcare provision and women’s reproductive rights
- Fund-raiser for The Christie Macclesfield
- Supported the LGBTQIA+ community including Pride events
Other Elections
Read about the election of our local councillors
Here you can learn about what our Councillors have been doing to bring Equality to their local Communities, including the annual newsletters detailing all their projects:
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