Bedford Borough’s Conservative Party have issued a call for people to run as Conservative councillors in the next local council elections in two years time.
The elections in 2023 will choose councillors in wards across the borough, as well as voting for who will be the mayor.
Read: Bedford Borough mayoral and local elections results 2019
“We don’t want to see a council run by career politicians who care more about re-election than they do about fighting for our communities,” says Sam Ancliff, Deputy Chair of Bedford and Kempston Conservative Association.
“We want a council that mirrors the great people who make up our community.
“From commuters to business- owners, stay-at-home parents to students, we want to ensure that the voices on our council are the same voices that are heard on our streets, our homes and our workplaces.”
Every four years, residents in Bedford Borough head to the polls to vote for who will represent them in Borough Hall and the local Conservative Party are looking for local residents to stand and make a difference in our Borough.
To be eligible to stand for election, you must be a British or a citizen of the Commonwealth or European Union, at least 18 years old and be registered to vote in the area or have lived, worked or owned property in Bedford Borough for at least 12 months before an election.
“The process to become a councillor isn’t complicated, and it all starts with a conversation” added Sam.
“In that first conversation, we’ll explain the process of being selected to stand, what campaigning in an election means and what is required of a councillor.”
Sam says they not just looking for candidates to stand as prospective councillors, “we’re also looking for someone to stand to become the next Mayor of Bedford.”
Bedford Borough Council is currently led by Mayor Dave Hodgson, Liberal Democrats and a coalition of Liberal Democrats and Labour councillors.
Conservative councillors hold 11 of the 40 seats.
Read: Election count “shambles” – Bedford Borough Council criticised for delayed results
If you’re interested in becoming a Conservative Party candidate in Bedford Borough, you should contact the group for more information.
You can also find out more at www.conservativecouncillors.com/become-councillor.
