South Norwood Branch Labour Party are delighted to announce that Councillor Jane Avis, Kathy Bee and Wayne Lawlor have been selected to fight the seat at the 2010 local elections.

Jane Avis lives locally, and has represented South Norwood Ward for Labour since 1998, and has been re-elected by the people of South Norwood ever since. Jane is a keen walker and has been a member of the Ramblers Association for 15 years. She is passionate about housing issues in the Borough, and is currently the Shadow Spokesperson for Housing.

Jane was honoured to be elected as Mayor for Croydon in 2003, and worked with residents all over the Borough, using her mayoralty to champion South Norwood.

Kathy Bee is active in the local community: she is chair of governors at Cyprus Infants and Junior schools, and has also joined the newly formed Friends of Beaulieu Heights committee. Kathy is passionate about education and youth services and is also a keen cyclist.

Wayne Lawlor was born and bred in Croydon, attending local schools. He is volunteer for the Friends of Beaulieu Heights and is passionate about increasing youth facilities in South Norwood.

Wayne is active in the local community and has keen interest in education. His young neices and nephew attend Cyrpess Infants and Juniors schools. He is very passionate about equality issues, and wants to encourage more young people to get involved in our local community. He is also a keen cycilst, preferring to cycle than drive.