Louise Harris and Cheryl Kirby both have long histories of public service in the Dodington ward area. They have championed the protection of our local environment, public transport services and local amenities, and have campaigned to keep South Gloucestershire Council accountable to the Public.
Louise and Cheryl received nearly 1900 more votes than their Conservative opposition in the 2023 local elections.
See below for more information about their backgrounds and campaigning activities. Please get in touch if you would like to join the local Liberal Democrat team serving your community.
South Gloucestershire Cabinet Member for Climate and Nature Emergency, Cllr Louise Harris, has vehemently condemned Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision to authorize hundreds of new oil drilling licenses in the North Sea.
In an exciting development for the Dodington parish community, Shire Way Community Centre has been acquired by Paul's Place, a local charity dedicated to enriching the lives of physically disabled adults.
On Wednesday 24th May, Councillor Claire Young was formally confirmed as the new Leader of South Glos Council, following the Local Council Election results earlier this month which saw the Liberal Democrats increase its number of Councillors to 20.
At Friday's WECA meeting with the Metro Mayor, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on South Gloucestershire Council, Cllr Claire Young spoke in support of the Yate Spur and Alveston Hill Cycleway schemes.
South Gloucestershire’s Liberal Democrat Opposition has secured £110,000 extra funding to help local people cut their carbon footprints and reduce their energy bills.
