THE local candidates list 2014 is published and it is interesting that the largest number in a ward is Tonge with The Haulgh.

A lot has been achieved by the councillors in the ward over the years and many residents will want to see much protected under the cuts and the most informed and experienced people handle cuts issues in the ward.

The Castle Hill centre, The Tonge Action Group, the Sure Start centre, the new Haulgh gym type community resource all for young people have councillors involved.

There is a lot progressing in the Big Local Initiative in the ward to further support elderly and retired people.

The councillors attend the residents meetings and have also themselves set up the suggestion boxes and placed them in shops explaining the initiative of residents deciding changes in the ward to the shop keepers and some small businesses.

The Tonge Trail is a brilliant initiative of conservation and exercise for all ages.

That the councillors have walked it at least twice over hours shows they are active councillors who make their decisions for us based on real experience and understanding.

This is a snapshot of some of the council work that continues to improve the experience of living in Tonge or in The Haulgh and it is a credit to active residents and the councillors.

Susan Haworth Tonge Moor