The Liberal Democrats have represented Frampton Cotterell ward — including in its previous form — on South Gloucestershire Council for many years. Tristan, Jon and Claire are highly experienced councillors with Claire having represented part of the ward since 2007.
Electorally, the fight in this ward is usually between the Liberal Democrats and the Tories. In the 2023 local elections the Liberal Democrat team increased their majority to more than 2200 votes over the Conservatives.
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.
Following the Focus Team's campaign to improve traffic congestion and safety during the A432 overbridge closure, a new series of safety measures are due to be implemented.
Following your Focus Team's campaign on Park Lane safety, changes have been proposed by South Glos Council.
Following our success in getting the Y6 re-routed along Beesmoor Road, your Focus team has now saved the 86 service which was due to be moved away from Coalpit Heath.
Your Focus Team is delighted that one of our members, Claire Young, has been elected as the new MP for Thornbury and Yate.
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.
