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.
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.
Local residents are being asked about their experiences during the Covid pandemic – and their hopes for the future. Liberal Democrat councillors have launched the survey, in print and online.
On two occasions on Wednesday night South Gloucestershire’s Conservatives voted against paying key workers the Real Living Wage.
Liberal Democrat bus campaigners are celebrating victory in their campaign for a cheap fare for bus journeys within the towns of Yate and Thornbury. From later this month people travelling on First Bus services will play just £1.50 for any single journey
