May 2021
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Elections
By-elections for two town council wards
M
ost (but not all) Bradley Stoke residents casting their votes in the 6th May elections for the West of England Mayor (page 12) and the Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (page 20) will also be presented with a voting slip for one of two town
council by-elections taking place on the same day. Following the resignations of two councillors, there is one vacant seat to be filled in each of the Bradley Stoke North and Bradley Stoke South wards. There is no vacancy to be filled in the smaller Stoke Brook ward.
Candidates in the Bradley Stoke South ward
Edward He (Conservative) I live in Bradley Stoke South ward and am a local chartered engineer, having worked in R&D, higher education, UK steel industry, oil & gas and aerospace sectors. I am a passionate community champion and currently serve as a local STEM ambassador, a university career mentor and a trustee for a
Dayley Lawrence (Labour) I am a resident of Bradley Stoke South Ward and live on Champs Sur Marne. I am from Bristol and grew up in Easton. I am from a single parent family and grew up with the help of the welfare system. My great grandfather lived in Woodlands Park prior to Bradley Stoke being built. I work as a postman at Patchway delivery office and deliver in Bradley Stoke currently around ‘the herbs’ area.
cancer support charity. The Conservative Bradley Stoke Town Council has one of the lowest council tax precepts in South Gloucestershire. I will fight to keep your council tax low! Through my industrial links and experience, I am keen to facilitate better planning and budgeting for road and infrastructure projects. I also hope that my engineering skills will help our local schools and education providers in promoting STEM subjects. I want to be a strong voice and campaigner for you and do more for our community. I hope that I receive your support for this election. Thank you!
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I worked in the NHS for over 13 years in facilities on the frontline of our NHS. I was a trade union branch secretary working on staff engagement and helping members in need. I feel strongly about equalities, I have been involved with LGBTQ+, disability and BME groups and campaigns. I understand that some people in our community need support more than others and hope that as a councillor I can stand up for the most vulnerable in our community. It’s important that we represent everyone in our community. The by-election was called following the stepping down of a Tory councillor after only eight months in the job. Labour did not trigger this election, but I welcome the opportunity for residents to choose who represents them.
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