Local Association

 
The Romsey and Southampton North Conservative Association


Romsey Conservative Association is run by a management team, headed by the Association Chairman. The Association Officers are elected every year at the Annual General Meeting (the last AGM was in February 2007) and they make all the crucial decisions that affect the Association.

The constituency is divided into several branches, each inclusive of one or two council wards. Every branch elects its own Chairman and officers who co-ordinate campaigning activities in their area. This includes delivering leaflets, organising canvassing sessions and recruiting new members.

We cannot fight elections without money to pay for the campaigns, so a significant amount of Association work involves fundraising. Officers, branches, and ordinary members organise events ranging from receptions through to large dinners. Recent speakers have included Michael Mates, Michael Howard and John Redwood.

Romsey Conservatives also provide members with a wide range of opportunities to participate in non-fundraising events. There is a Conservative Policy Forum where members put forward their views and ideas on set topics. The views expressed are relayed to the national Conservative Party for inclusion in the process of policy formation.

Officers of the Romsey and Southampton Nortth Conservative Association

  • Chairman - Ian Newnham
  • Deputy Chairman Political - Roy Perry
  • Treasurer - Sarah Whitaker
  • Conservative Future - Miles Wilshire
  • CWCC - Gilly Oldmeadow
  • Additional Officers - Andrew Gibson & Mike Draper



The Conservative Party is a large and complex organisation, representing and involving people with a diverse range of backgrounds, interests and concerns. It is a broad church, which encourages open debate and accepts differences of opinion.What unites the Party are the core Conservative principals which provide our foundation:

Freedom
Conservatives believe in less interference from the State - freedom for individuals, families, voluntary groups and businesses.

Enterprise
Conservative want to keep taxes low and set businesses free from red tape to help Britain compete in the global economy.

Responsibility
Conservatives stand for the rule of law and support for all members of our society. We recognise our duty to protect the environment for future generations.

Nation
Conservatives want to safeguard the Union of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, maintain strong defence and uphold our right to national self-government. We want to be in Europe but not run by Europe.