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NFDC confirms Labour, Lib Dem and Conservative candidates standing in Lymington ward by-election




RESIDENTS of Lymington electoral ward will go to the polls next week to choose a new local representative.

After the death of ex-town councillor Richard Gray, NFDC has published confirmation that Lymington and Pennington Town Council will hold a by-election on Thursday, 16th January.

Polling stations will be open at St Thomas’s Church Hall in St Thomas Street, Lymington Sea Scouts Hall in King`s Saltern Road, and Lymington Town Hall in Avenue Road.

Lymington High Street
Lymington High Street

Standing for the vacant role is Bronwen Hailey Bridges for Labour, Tom Cornwall for the Liberal Democrats, and James Alexander Hoare for the Conservatives.

Conservative candidate James Hoare
Conservative candidate James Hoare

James Hoare told the A&T: “I am proud of our town and want future generations to enjoy living here. We need to ensure developers provide affordable housing so that they can.

“Many visitors enjoy our High Street and I want to work with retailers and businesses in order that they can be part of a busy town that people want to visit.

“With your vote I hope to return to the council where I can continue work on these and other issues.”

Lymington's Lib Dem Mayor Jack Davies with election candidate Tom Cornwall
Lymington's Lib Dem Mayor Jack Davies with election candidate Tom Cornwall

A spokesperson for the local Lib Dem party said: “Tom Cornwall is standing to continue Richard Gray’s hard work and to be a strong voice for Lymington on the town council.

“With the Labour government and Conservative county council conspiring to lump us in with Southampton or Winchester, it’s crucial we elect councillors who will fight for decisions to be made at a local level.

“I hope the people of Lymington go out and vote for local Lib Dem Tom Cornwall on Thursday, 16th January to get the strong voice they need on the council.”

Bronwen Hailey Bridges
Bronwen Hailey Bridges

Bronwen Bridges told the A&T: “Listening to residents at street stalls, unsurprisingly the top concern is housing. Many young people and families cannot afford suitable accommodation in the town.

“The Town Hall site and Solent Mead are local authority owned. I believe these sites offer a unique opportunity to create homes for rent that are truly affordable, convenient for local amenities, cutting down on car journeys and benefitting health and wellbeing. If local politicians had the will, it could be achieved, although the Lib Dems oppose the development of the Town Hall site.

“If you give me your vote, I will guarantee that I will work with other councillors, opening a dialogue and involving the local community in local decisions.”

Paying tribute to Cllr Gray, who was serving last year as chair of the town council’s policy and resources committee, Lymington Mayor Jack Davies said: “Richard was a well-respected local councillor and a good friend. I’m going to miss him dearly.

“As soon has he was elected, Richard got stuck in helping residents with their problems. I was in awe of his commitment and the speed at which he understood his new role in the community.

“Whilst some councillors can get bogged down in the petty side of local politics, Richard always stood above the fray, looking to get the best deal for residents. He will be sorely missed by residents and his fellow councillors.”



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