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Mark Hatton – Stone Independents

Mark HattonOur thirteenth election candidate profile is from Stone Independents candidate Mark Hatton. All Stone Independents responses have come centrally so are in a slightly different format but aim to answer our questions.

All candidate responses can be found linked on our candidate page

  • Candidate Name: Mark Hatton
  • Party: Stone Independents
  • Election: Stone Town Council
  • Ward: St. Michaels

The candidate’s biographies should cover this set of questions:

  • Tell our readers about yourself
  • What’s your personal statement about why you’re standing and what you want to do over the next 4 years
  • Do you live in Stone, if not what’s your link to Stone and your reason for standing as Stone candidate?

Mark has lived and brought up his family in Stone. Although he currently lives in Stonefield,  he previously lived in St Michael’s Ward which he previously represented for 8 years as a Stone Town Councillor.

Mark was a teacher at Walton Priory Middle School and has developed a good knowledge of Stone and its residents through working in the community. He was first attracted to Stone as a place to live for reasons which hold true today. The Town is vibrant and maintains a happy and caring environment.

Mark has particular interest to retaining public open spaces and identifying a sustainable future for the Town.

“ I am returning to local politics with Stone Independents and will maintain a clear focus on supporting the community.”

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What’s been your history as a political councillor?

Not currently a councillor but has previously served various terms as Councillor

What are the top 5 issues that you think affect the residents of Stone over the next 5 years?

Stone Independents operate as a team with a common set of objectives. These are set out in their manifesto which can be found on their website – https://stoneindependents.org/our-manifesto/

How will you keep in touch with your constituent’s concerns?

We are highly contactable through phone, email and social media including our website and FB pages.  We welcome being approached to listen to residents’ concerns. Serving councillors are active in working with local residents and residents groups.

 

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