POLITICAL parties have been announcing their candidates for the upcoming Bromsgrove South by-election which will take place on October 30.
The vote is being held after Reform UK’s Gaynor Jean-Louis resigned due to ill health.
She was elected to the authority at the Worcestershire County Council elections in May.
Conservatives
Former Redditch Borough Council leader and current councillor on the authority will be standing for the Conservatives.
Mr Dormer has served on the county council for five years and has been a retained firefighter for 28 years.
He has vowed to protect Bromsgrove’s green belt amidst the Government increasing the district’s housing target by 85 per cent.
He has also said he would ensure the A38 BREP scheme kept Bromsgrove moving and delivered on the promises made by Worcestershire County Council.
On the Local Government Reorganisation, Mr Dormer is an advocate of One Worcestershire – a single authority for the whole county.
Mr Dormer said he was honoured to be selected.
“Residents have been massively let down by their Reform county councillor and since May they’ve not had the representation they deserve. Residents deserve better.
“I have the experience needed to hit the ground running from day one and I would be humbled and honoured if residents placed their trust in me to be their voice on Worcestershire County Council.”
Liberal Democrats
The Lib Dems have chosen Sam Ammar, who came second in the WCC poll in May, finishing just 89 votes behind Ms Jean-Louis.
Ms Ammar, who lives in Bromsgrove, said: “Since May I have continued to work for the residents of the area against the plans to build houses on our green belt in Stoke Prior and Aston Fields, working with my Lib Dem colleagues against that disastrous A38 BREP scheme and securing a new playground upgrade in Charford.
“I am out listening and engaging with local residents, I want to hear your concerns, I want to champion your concerns and I want to help solve your concerns.”
Deputy Lib Dem group leader at Worcestershire County Council, Coun Josh Robinson added: “Sam is a real community champion – since being elected as a district councillor she has worked tirelessly for the people of Bromsgrove.
“The resident of Bromsgrove South deserve a hard-working local champion to be fighting for them everyday and it is clear Sam is the only candidate who has the proven track record and local connections to do this.’”
Labour
Labour has selected Laura Rollins to represent it at the by-election.
Ms Rollins moved to Bromsgrove district four years ago.
Prior to that she served as a councillor and cabinet member in Sandwell, where she championed local services, community wellbeing, and inclusive growth.
She began her career in the NHS and went on to spend 18 years as a project manager in healthcare.
The party says her professional background has given her a first-hand understanding of the pressures on public services and a deep commitment to protecting and improving them for everyone.
And it adds she has a strong record of public service and is committed to community values.
A Labour spokesperson said: “Since moving to Bromsgrove four years ago, Laura has been an active part of the local community.
“She’s ready to be a strong voice for you at County Hall – standing up for better roads, schools, healthcare, and support for families and older people.
“Now settled in Bromsgrove, Laura is ready to bring her experience, passion, and Labour values to County Hall – fighting for properly funded services, fairer opportunities and a council that works for all.”
The Standard contacted Reform UK and the Bromsgrove and Redditch Green Party to ask for their candidates.
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