Lib Dem David Goodwin wins Frampton Cotterell By-Election

South Gloucestershire Liberal Democrats were celebrating last night as David Goodwin became the newest member of South Gloucestershire Council after victory in the Frampton Cotterell by-election, which was called following Claire Young MP's decision to stand down as a councillor to focus on her work as the local Member of Parliament. 

Following a keenly fought campaign the Lib Dems emerged victorious with 49.3% of the vote. The Tories were runners up with 41.7%. The Green and Labour parties, who also stood candidates, came a distant third and fourth with 6% and 3% of the vote respectively.

Commenting after his win, David Goodwin, said:

“I am delighted and humbled to have been elected to serve the people of Frampton Cotterell ward alongside my fellow Lib Dem councillors Jon Lean and Tristan Clark. The Liberal Democrats have been working hard in this area for decades and I am excited to be able to continue this service. I want to stand up for local residents and fight for the issues that really matter to them. Thank you to everyone in Frampton Cotterell ward who came out on a cold November day to vote in this election whether you voted for me or not. My colleagues and I will stand up for you and fight your corner on the Council.

“I will be tackling the various issues that residents have raised with me over the course of the campaign and keeping my election pledges to fight against bus cuts, fight against cuts to the winter fuel allowance and fight against sewage dumping in our rivers.”

Lib Dem Group Leader and leader of South Glos Council, Maggie Tyrrell, said:

“I’m very pleased to welcome David as the latest member of the Lib Dem Group on the Council. I know from his work on Frampton Cotterell Parish Council that he has the passion and drive to make a real difference. I'm especially pleased that the people of Frampton Cotterell ward have chosen to back David's positive campaign rather than reward the Tories' negative, attacking approach. This victory is a clear indicator that the current Lib Dem led administration, despite having to make difficult financial decisions due to years of government underfunding, is on the right track.”