Yate North Liberal Democrats are a experienced and enthusiastic group of local volunteers who are determined to improve life in the ward. Better public transport infrastructure — especially buses — and maintaining and improving civic amenities and services are especially prominent in their campaigns. Improving the local environment and addressing the Climate Emergency are themes that influence many aspects of this work. Like other South Gloucestershire Liberal Democrats, they champion a Council that is responsive and accountable to the Public.
Mike, Ben and Chris received 4500 more votes than their Conservative opposition in the 2023 local elections.
See below for more information about the backgrounds and campaigning activities of our activists. Please get in touch if you would like to join the local Liberal Democrat team serving your community.
The Liberal Democrat and Labour partnership which runs South Gloucestershire council presented the new draft local plan at Cabinet on November 13th. The plan sets out the housing needs for the district over the next 15 years.
South Gloucestershire Liberal Democrats have announced a victory after extending the 622 bus service for the next academic year, which serves students attending Castle School in Thornbury.
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.
The Liberal Democrats have been fighting for the interests of older people at the recent Full Meeting of South Gloucestershire Council.
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.
