There is an election in Windsor on 24 July 2014. Find out more about Wisdom Da Costa, the Independent candidate being sponsored by the West Windsor Residents Association.
Following the untimely death of Independent Councillor Cynthia Endacott in May 2014, a by election has been called for 24 July 2014 to replace Cllr Endacott in Clewer North Ward of Windsor.
The West Windsor Residents Association will be sponsoring their Chairman, WISDOM DA COSTA, to be the INDEPENDENT candidate to replace Cynthia Endacott.
Wisdom is in the unique position as Chairman of the West Windsor Residents Association to understand the issues that fellow residents are facing.
Wisdom has spoken out against dubious planning decisions, helped get West Windsor included back in the influential Windsor Neighbourhood Plan group and has launched the WWRA website at www.wwra.org.uk
Existing Clewer North Councillors, Cllrs Fido & Penfold, are convinced that, if elected, Wisdom will quickly fit into the role left vacant by the sad death of Cllr Cynthia Endacott.
Former WWRA Chairman, John Holdstock, says, “Wisdom has a very good understanding of local issues, and is therefore eminently qualified to represent local residents as our Councillor.
It is important that we retain an independent voice on the Council rather than be represented by a politician whose first loyalty is to their party.
I strongly recommend that you vote for Wisdom at the forthcoming election, so that he may carry on Cynthia's sterling work as our INDEPENDENT Councillor.”
WWRA Committee member Mike Moss said, “Wisdom has demonstrated a real concern for our area and backed this up with energy, enthusiasm and a natural ability to engage people and get the best from them. He will make a great choice as one of our Independent councillors. He has my vote!”
“Cynthia Endacott was a highly regarded, and well-loved councillor, who helped thousands of people in Clewer North, Dedworth, and West Windsor over nearly 20 years.
She is a tough act to follow, but I will try and follow her lead, and continue to progress the legacy that she has created.
The other Independent councillors and I stand shoulder to shoulder with fellow residents, to listen to their stories, to represent their views, to hold the Conservatives accountable for questionable decisions, and help Windsorians develop the town through initiatives like the Windsor Neighbourhood Plan.
I will work with local people, local groups, local businesses, the Royal Borough, and other local councillors to develop a more cohesive, caring community that benefits all, and not just the few.
I will talk. Ask questions. Talk again. Bang the local drum. Report back on a blog on the WWRA’s local portal at www.wwra.org.uk, provide information via other local websites like The Best of Dedworth and The Best of Windsor."
You can download Wisdom’s election leaflet at http://www.wwra.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Wisdom-DA-COSTA-Election-Leaflet-24-July-2014.pdf
Wisdom grew up in Berkshire. He attended, and later taught at Slough Grammar (now Upton Grammar School), and has lived in Windsor with his wife Carole since in 2010.
Wisdom has helped people all his life. He is a real community minded person; serving meals to the elderly and homeless; campaigning for disadvantaged groups; working with children; and organizing community events including the Dedworth Christmas Fayre.
He has a unique set of skills and abilities having worked at a senior level in three professions; as a qualified accountant (FCCA) in waste management, as a qualified corporate treasurer (AMCT) in industry, and a former secondary school teacher. He currently runs an accountancy and financial education practice in Windsor specialising in helping small businesses and individuals.
Wisdom has two grown up children and three step children all of whom went to school in Windsor or Maidenhead.
His wife Carole works in the NHS as a community midwife in the Windsor area and they live with their two dogs on Pierson Road, and attend church in Maidenhead.
Read this helpful article about voting by proxy, postal votes, and how to register to vote at http://www.wwra.org.uk/news/dont-lose-vote/753
Election poster - click here to download the "Vote Independent" poster
Election leaflet - click here to download Wisdom's election leaflet and the Independent's election manifesto
Thanks to Claire Macintrye for the photograph of Wisdom Da Costa
