Labour Party promise to “deliver a fresh start” for Nottinghamshire County Council in upcoming local council elections on May 1

Labour say they are committed to “fixing Nottinghamshire’s foundations” as they announce candidates for the upcoming local elections.

On May 1, residents will go to the polls to elect their Nottinghamshire County Council representatives.

The party is fielding a number of well known community figures among their candidates, including those with extensive experience at different town, district, and borough council levels of local politics.

A party spokesperson said that in order to secure “the best deal for Nottinghamshire”, the county needed a Labour-run county council which could work with the Labour government.

If elected, all Labour candidates have also pledged to working towards five main goals.

These are; to invest in the county but be responsible with council finances, invest in children’s and family services, tackle crime and anti-social behaviour, fix potholes and road infrastructure, and put a focus on rebuilding local NHS services.

“Labour are the only ones that can deliver the change Nottinghamshire needs,” the spokesperson said.

“We’ll partner with the new Labour government, and Nottinghamshire’s Labour MPs, to get the best deal for our residents – building services around your needs

“Our priority is fixing the foundations. We’ll make sure no place in Nottinghamshire is left out or left behind. Labour will deliver a fresh start.”

Notable names among the candidates are Paul Taylor and Lisa Geary, who are the chosen candidates for Newark West and Newark East respectively.

Mr Taylor is a current serving member of Newark Town Council, and Newark and Sherwood District Council where we is also the portfolio holder for public protection and community relations on Newark and Sherwood District Council where he works alongside police and social services to tackle issues such as anti-social behaviour.

Ms Geary has been on Newark Town Council since 2019 Lisa Geary, serving as Newark’s Mayor in 2021, and has been active in community issues since moving to the town 14 years ago to manage a social care team for adults with disabilities.

A full list of candidates will be published once the nominations have been confirmed today (April 2).