Yate Central Liberal Democrats are a experienced and enthusiastic group of local volunteers who are determined to improve life in the ward. Improving infrastructure for cycling and walking, and better bus services are especially prominent in their campaigns. Maintaining and improving amenities and services for older residents and young people are other important emphasises. Protecting 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.
John and Sandra received nearly 1500 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.
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.
Lib Dem Cllrs Sandra Emms and Jane Price of Yate Town Council have worked in partnership with Yate Shopping Centre to make the area more dementia friendly.
Local Liberal Democrat Councillors in Yate have expressed their disappointment at plans to close the HSBC Bank in Yate Shopping Centre.
Local residents in Brimsham Park, Yate, are delighted with the news that eyesore overhead pylons which dominate the area are set to be removed in 2022 - thanks to the perseverance of Mayor, Karl Tomasin and his colleagues.
