Eastleigh South Ward candidates video hustings

[0s] Yeah.

[28s] Who are you and why are standing in this election?

[31s] Hi, I'm Steve Phillips.

[34s] I am a resident in Eastley and I also work for a major manufacturing company within Eastly.

[41s] On standing I feel Easty does deserve better and also feel there's huge potential for our town here in the East.

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[67s] What level of service can residents expect from you if you are successful in the election?

[76s] But what level of service?

[78s] Well, what I can say is this, if elected, I will hold surgeries.

[84s] The best way to engage with residents, they can put their points across and they get to know you in a one-to-one situation.

[92s] How concerned are you about the repeated fuel leaks into Monks Brook?

[99s] Pollution levels at Monksbrook.

[100s] Well, this has been an issue for many years now.

[103s] And in 2023, it's unacceptable that we have to put up with this.

[108s] You know, we had to worry about our children and our dogs entering the water in fear of becoming ill.

[112s] It's not acceptable at all.

[115s] What can be done about unruly and potentially dangerous dogs in public places?

[123s] Well the vast majority of dogs are well behaved and the owner's responsible.

[129s] But with dangerous dogs, clearly there is an issue.

[132s] Now, the system of reporting needs to be accessible so people can report these incidents.

[140s] The areas can be identified and then the problems can addressed.

[145s] One last call, anything you'd like to say?

[149s] And remember, this is the first election using virtual ID.

[153s] Just be respectful to polling station staff.

[156s] It's new to all of us and hopefully everything will go through without a hitch.

[161s] Thank you.