I would like to share my heartfelt thanks with all those who voted for me in St Peter’s ward on Thursday 5th May 2016. I have been elected to follow St Peter’s previous Liberal Democrat Councillor, John Rawson, who has stood down after over 25 years of involvement in local government. You can read the Gloucestershire Echo tribute to John Rawson by clicking here.
It is a real privilege to be elected to serve the residents of St Peter’s. I wanted to be elected in the ward where I live and I will do the best I can on your behalf. I have already been working as part of the Liberal Democrat team here with Pat Thornton, John Rawson and Chris Coleman, for nearly eighteen months, and fully intend to continue to campaign for our area.
Across the town, the Liberal Democrats gained five seats, and now hold 29 of the 40 seats on the Borough Council. The Liberal Democrats retain the administration, with Cllr Steve Jordan continuing as leader.