Preston Older Peoples Forum Hustings Meeting Council Chamber Preston Town Hall – 2pm Friday 10th April 2015
Preston Older Peoples Forum are holding a hustings meeting with the main political candidates for the general Election in Preston on issues relating to today’s and tomorrow’s pensioners. The Council Chamber hold up to 60 people so places are limited, individuals or group. (Maximum of 10) can reserve a place by contacting Derek Barton derekbarton@btinternet.com or call 01772 769845 (answer phone available)
Anyone wishing to submit a question please send it to Derek Barton, details above before Sunday 5th April
We want questions on;
The State pension (including the new single tier pension)
Changes to the benefit system
Providing care
How the NHS affects older people
The Free Travel Pass
The National Insurance Fund
Safety
And more
The Candidates
Jo Barton Liberal Democrat Confirmed
James Barker UKIP Invited
Richard Holden Conservative Confirmed
Mark Hendrick Labour Confirmed
Dave Brown Chair North West Regional Pensioners Association
If other candidates make themselves know they may be invited. Registration will be from 1pm. Refreshments available from 1.30 in the Council Annex